Temperatures were in the low 30s, and crystalline flurries glittered in the sunlight, during “Third Thursday,” on November 18, 2021, outside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Nevertheless, inside the comfortable gallery, 12 male and female community members “visited” with each other, over free coffee, juice,
Illinois Health Care Association announced the winner of the 2021 IHCA Excellence Award for Administrator of the Year, honoring the hard work and dedication of long-term care administrators. Jill Smith, Administrator at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, was named the 2021 IHCA Administrator of the Year, on Tuesday,
A car wash fundraiser is planned from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Sunday September 19, 2021, to help send a local youngster to the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Convention in 2022. The location is Super Wash, Inc., 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Emmerson is the son of Anthony
On Monday, August 16, 2021, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was named the winner for the Congressional Management Foundation’s (CMF) highly-competitive and distinguished Democracy Awards, in the Constituent Service category. The award recognizes Congresswoman Bustos for excellence in the way her office interacts with, assists, and serves residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional
Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. Annually, Northern Illinois University selects recipients to be invited to participate in the Marguerite F. Key Fellows Program. The NIU Marguerite F. Key Fellows Program is focused on promoting the long-term growth and vitality of these places and people, by gathering and intellectually challenging Principals
Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort, to support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible for all those who participate and attend the many shows and events. The Whiteside County Fair Board is pleased to
Use the E. Lincolnway rear entrance to visit The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Watch three artists produce art using various media. Hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
At the corner of N. Cherry and E. High Streets, the Editor met two Morrison, IL, youngsters who accompanied 12-week-old Rose on her Thursday, August 5, 2021, 6:00 p.m. evening walk. Rose is a Bernedoodle, blended from Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle sire and dam. The puppy at that point
In June 2021, KAST Laser Creations, 307 S. Orange Street, Morrison, IL, donated to the future Morrison Bark Park by having a fundraiser. The family-owned business sold engraved water thermoses with paw prints and a dog’s name on it. Various colors were available. They raised over $200 for the dog
Morrison Chamber of Commerce, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, presented the workers of Joe Gensini Excavating, Hennepin, IL, with a Because Nice Matters award. The tribute occurred on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 12:30 p.m., in the Robert A. Millikan Pocket Park abutting the Chamber office. The award was presented
Morrison Chamber of Commerce honored Jeff Weets, Owner of Weets & Son Septic Service, LLC, with a Because Nice Matters award, on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. At noon, Chamber members and Board members gathered for the presentation, at this Morrison, IL, septic and portable restroom service business. Resthave Care &
Azure skies and light, cooling breezes made for an ideal horse ride for mother and daughter, on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Editor followed them north on Jackson Street to her home on Hazel Road and engaged the women. Bill VanBuren listened to the interview. Gwen Emmert, left, is a
The fourth child to receive a free bicycle during the 2019 Whiteside County Fair was third grader Ella Kelly, 8, of Morrison, IL. She has a bike, but it has “bad tires.” She rides around the block of her neighborhood and may ride to Southside School “eventually,” stated her mother. Ella
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Rock Falls Fire Department have teamed up to help boaters in Whiteside County. The agencies will re-place channel markers on the Rock River. Pictured are Sheriff John F. Booker, left, and Deputy Chief Cris Bouwens, of Rock Falls Fire Department, standing in front of new,
The third youngster to win a bicycle was second grader Jewel Nelson, 7, from Carthage, IL. She is home schooled. Jewel has a working bicycle and helps with paper routes of her older siblings. However her bikes have always been hand-me-downs. “I have never had a new bike,” she said