"City of Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde invites citizens to consider serving on one of two critical positions. Click her for two opportunities to serve the City of Morrison. Opportunities to serve: Historic Preservation Commission, five members, staggered 3-yr terms The purpose of the commission is to promote the protection, enhancement,"
"April House Children’s Advocacy Center has a new location: 101 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The organization will be honored with a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. The public is invited to share in that celebration. An Open House will continue,"
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Coach Kerri Grimm submitted the photo. On Saturday, December 10, 2022, Morrison High School Senior Shelby Veltrop scored her 1000th career point, as a Varsity Filly. She is shown with Coach Grimm."
"On Thursday, December8, 2022, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released a video that tells the story behind the 120 Cheri-on-Shifts she completed throughout her decade of service. Since elected to Congress, Bustos has traveled across Northwest and Central Illinois, on 120 Cheri-on-Shift job shadowing stops. During these visits, she walked in the"
"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 2, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, December 3, 2022, Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop in the 300 Block of S. Base Street. As a result of the traffic stop, Morrison Police Department cited Kyana J. Fuller, age 25, Morrison,"
"On Thursday, December 8, 2022, at approximately 8:10 a.m., a Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputy, while on routine patrol in the area of Spring Hill Road and Howard Road, attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle. The vehicle fled the area both on and off the road. Deputies lost"
"Mick Welding wrote the report. Hannah Zinke (left) Hannah is the daughter of Ryan and Melissa Zinke. She has been involved in B.L.I.N.D., Student Council, FFA, Cheer, Drama, Band, and Choir and is a National Honor Society member. She is a member of 4-H, the 4-H Federation and a JDC"
"Rotarian Mick Welding submitted the report and photo. Marissa Wadsworth Marissa is the daughter of Jeff and Cindy Wadsworth. She is active in Student Council, B.L.I.N.D., and Pom Pons. She loves to dance, especially at Jennifer’s Dance Studio. She also loves to bake. Marissa’s plans are to attend college to"
"On Thursday, December 8, 2022, President Joe Biden announced WNBA Basketball star and “unjustly detained” Russian prisoner Brittney Griner has been released. The release was due to a prisoner swap with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. “She’s safe; she’s on a plane; she’s on her way home,” the President stated."
"Pop into the lobby of AdvantageOne Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, every Friday in December, for a free bag of popcorn. All members of the Morrison community are welcome. On Saturday, December 17, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, enjoy cookies, cocoa, and Christmas crafts and write a"
"Congratulations to the following Morrison High School Seniors, on being selected as 2023 Illinois State Scholars. Left-to-right, back row, are Mark Cyphers, Zayden Boonstra, and Shelby Veltrop. In front are Hannah Zinke, Kadence Rice, and Taylor Swanstrom."
"On Monday, December 5, 2022, at around 6:00 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded, along with Rock Falls Police, to a residence on Walnut Street, in rural Rock Falls, IL, in reference to a Wanted Subject being inside the residence armed with a handgun. This was following a reported alleged Domestic"
"The following Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade entries won top prize in four categories, on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Float Winners Elfin’ Magic Award: given to the outstanding entry featuring children as the main part of the entry: Crossroads Community Church. Spectacular Sparkles Award: given to the entry that"
"How fast can you make your mini-Christmas tree spin? Explore reactions while making some holiday “cloud dough.” Youth ages 5-12 can learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) at the University of Illinois Extension holiday workshop. These workshops occur from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Saturday, December 17,"
"Mick Welding submitted this pres release. Friday, December 9, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, is the annual Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary Treasures and Bake Sale. Dody Ogburn and her Dietary staff will sell breakfast burritos. The Bake Sale will be held in the main entrance hallway. Donated, gently-used"
