Knee Replacement Course October 7

Do you have a knee replacement surgery scheduled? Are you considering one in the future? Join us for a comprehensive class, that educates you and your loved ones, about knee replacement surgery and how we can make your recovery easier. Topics will include:• knee replacement surgery• preparing for your surgery•

GoFundMe Account for Jody Bland

Deborah Bland wishes friends of the Jody and Lisa Bland family to know of Jody’s recent injuries and how the public might help them with financial expenses. Click here to visit Jody Bland’s GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/d36c89f1. Deborah Bland wrote, “On the evening of Wednesday, September 13, 2023, our beloved family

Play with Clay at The Loft on Main

The back room of The Loft on Main will be open for “Playing with Clay” sessions, on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., from Friday, October 6, through Saturday, October 21, 2023. Bring the family or your pals to prepare a collection of unadorned ornaments. The air-dry,

Homecoming Parade 2023

Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A beautiful day offered the local Morrison, IL, citizens an opportunity to gather downtown and be part of the 2023 Morrison pre-game, Homecoming festivities, on Friday, September 29, 2023. The sound of Police sirens signaled the start of the traditional parade at

Koch Talk: German, Danish, and Iowa Barns

Editor’s note: Cultures across millennia and the world have crafted buildings in order to “live above the shop.” Upper level dwellings were cost-saving, convenient, and wise investments. They remain so today. However, not everyone, today, would house their livestock and grain under their house. On Sunday, October 29, 2023, Wolf

Chamber Plans 2023 Holiday Events

Save these dates, because plans are underway for three Morrison, IL, awaited 2023 community events. The Annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest is set for Saturday, October 28, presented by Morrison Chamber of Commerce. Pre-registration for the Costume Contest is encouraged and free! Parade line up begins at 12:30 p.m.

Home Invasion Suspect Christopher Standard Being Sought

On Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 2:38 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies were called to the 1600 block of Riverdale Road, Rock Falls, IL, for a disturbance. Upon further investigation, it was determined that a Home Invasion occurred, which resulted in the occupant of the residence suffering significant injuries. Further investigation

Possession of Child Pornography Arrest

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year-old Keith L. Foley of Morrison, IL, on Possession of Child Pornography charges (Class 2 Felony.) Foley was taken to Whiteside County Jail and released under Pre-Trial Release. The charges are merely an allegation, and all parties are presumed

September 22 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 22, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 9-22-2023 Charlie Goldstein 20 Rolling Meadows, IL Speeding 9-23-2023 Triston James 22 Morrison, IL Speeding

Decades Rewind for MHS Alumni September 30

Dance through the decades, and celebrate the past, at our unforgettable adult Homecoming. The location is Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. We will be throwing it back Morrison High School style with some of your favorites! Celebrate the fashions of your favorite decade with thrift store

THUSE September 2023

Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Homecoming activities leading up to the Friday night, September29, 2023, Homecoming game have been a highlight in Morrison, IL, forever. The THUSE activities on Thursday, September 28, were no exception. Food trucks were parked in the lot. Parents filled the seats to

September 29 Early School Dismissals

Friday, September 29, 2023, is Homecoming for Morrison High School and its alumni. The Main Street Homecoming Parade begins at 3:00 p.m. Northside School will dismiss at 1:50. All other schools will dismiss at 2:00.

X-Ray Shields No Longer Recommended

CGH Medical Center writes, “You may notice that we no longer shield patients during imaging exams. This [mean]s the lead apron that used to be put on you during an x-ray. The reason is, based on over 70 years of research, respected agencies in the radiology industry, announced revised recommendations,

October 7 Lumberjack Show and Beard Contest

Rock Falls Tourism and Selmi’s Greenhouse & Farm Market are excited to bring back the “Lumberjack Show and Beard Contest” for its 3rd year. The event will be held at Selmi’s Greenhouse & Farm Market, 1206 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Admission is just $8