The family of the late Timothy A. Carmichael will host a Celebration of Life gathering, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The location is the main, hilltop pavilion at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, overlooking Lake Carlton. He died on Wednesday, August 16. All those who knew Tim
On Saturday, September 2, 2023, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to 13524 Black Road, Morrison, IL, after the report of a stabbing. The victim, a juvenile female age 16, was located while being transported by personal vehicle to Morrison Community Hospital. The victim suffered a single stab
Article written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Morrison High School Principal David Mills, left, introduced a new Staff Recognition Program. It allows students to recognize by their individual votes a Morrison High School staff member worthy of being named “Staff Member of the Month.” Student responses will be
Submitted by Morrison City Administrator, Brian Melton Low-Interest Loan with Principal Forgiveness On August 21, 2023, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kimannounced the issuance of more than $571 million in water infrastructure loans to local governments and water districts for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year
On Monday, August 21, 2023, after four days of testimony and evidence, a Whiteside County Jury found Michael W. T. Bennett guilty of two counts of first degree murder, in the May 1, 2021, shooting death of Joshua N. Hamrick. The Jury also found that Bennett personally discharged a firearm
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 18, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 8-20-2023 Cassandra May 31 Clinton, IA Driving Under the Influence of Drugs 8-24-2023 William Perris
“No excuses,” says the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office. The Office is currently partnering with the Illinois State Police and Law Enforcement across the State, to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and to help save lives, as we near the end of summer and the onset of the busy
On Monday, August 21, 2023, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim announced the issuance of more than $571 million in water infrastructure loans, to local Governments and Water Districts, for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 (April – June 2023.) The Illinois EPA State Revolving
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey The Morrison City Council opened on August 28, 2023, with comments from citizen Brian Bartoz expressing his desire to maintain the intersection of Genesee and Highway 30 as it is currently functioning. Noting that 126 citizens have signed a petition desiring no change to
General Ulysses S. Grant will welcome the public on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the City of Morrison Community Room, inside Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. There is no fee to attend. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and the General’s talk begins promptly at 1:30. This
Editor’s note: Options include Ribeye Sandwich $8; Pork Chop Sandwich $4; Brat Sandwich $3; Hot Dog $3. Bottled water and pop are $1, and chips are available for $.50. President Steve Davis writes, “Morrison Kiwanis Club had originally advertised that we would be having a sale at the corner of
Come explore 3-dimentional art along the Rock River, at the RB&W District Park in Rock Falls, IL. Rock Falls Tourism will host its 6th annual Art in the Park Sculpture Walk, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Area community members are invited to get the first
Paint the Town, in Morrison, IL, is a family festival for the visual arts. The event returns on Saturday, September 16, 2023, offering 1700 squares for painting. The entire downtown will be transformed again into an outdoor canvas of 5-foot squares. Each square will await the creative expressions of
Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP is proud to announce that Thursday, August 24, 2023, will be the last time we distribute food at our current location, 200 W. Knox Street, located in the north side of Morrison United Methodist Church. On Thursday, August 31, which is the 5th Thursday of
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. MCUD6 Board of Education President Erin Luckey called the meeting to order on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, with all members in attendance. Non-agenda items were noted prior to the Agenda discussion that included: the bid on the resurfacing of athletic track at the High