High temperatures are expected throughout much of Illinois this week. It is important to take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The Red Cross offers steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar. Hot cars can be deadly! Never leave children or pets in
On Monday, July 10, 2023, at approximately 3:20 a.m., the Morrison Police Department received reports of a suspicious subject ringing the doorbells at different residences in Morrison, IL, and trespassing on private property. After a short investigation, Morrison Police Department charged Jake V. Hartsock, age 22, from Morrison, with three
The 152nd Whiteside County Fair is less than a month away. Another impressive lineup of entertainment is in place, that is sure to wow all crowds! The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, and completes after five amazing days, on Saturday, August 19. You will not want to miss
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 14, 2023. Arrests: On Friday, July 14, 2023, at approximately 2:29 p.m., Morrison Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance in progress, at 406 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. During the investigation, it was discovered Triston James, age 22,
Illinois State Representative Ryan Spain is pleased to announce that House Bill 1581 has been signed into law by Governor J. P. Pritzker. Representative Spain sponsored this legislation earlier this year. It will allow the creation of a United States Navy Submarine Veterans License Plate by the Illinois Secretary of
Our community has come through with donations of an office desk and chairs, sturdy work tables, lateral file cabinet, and some folding chairs. We no longer need the freezer-less, vegetable refrigerator. We still need a pallet jack and heavy-duty shelving. Please contact the Pantry via email (morrisonfoodpantry@gmail.com), or call Leveda
Hillary Blevins’s program for Morrison Historical Society will lead guests along her quest to “dig up” information about a man, late of Morrison, IL. He originally lived in the East, where his life spanned the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Her compelling curiosity about several, unique, Victorian gravestones transformed into an
The Whiteside County Community Health Clinic will offer appointment-only physicals at High Schools in Whiteside County through July 2023. They are being offered at schools, to help students and parents prepare for next year. Illinois requires physicals for all children who participate in sports, as well as those entering Kindergarten,
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Anlynn Dykstra, a Senior at Morrison Community High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scholarship program. The $1000 scholarship recognizes the Morrison resident for excellence in leadership and academics. “As a technology company, Mediacom understands how
Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming Pop-Up Market will be held Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., in downtown Morrison, IL. The open air market will be on Genesee Street, both north and south of Main Street. To rent a $20 space, call or text 815-499-4178.
A Morrison, IL, Beef Burrito Fundraiser will be held to support Paula Custer’s medical expenses for corrective breast surgery, due to complications. A suggested donation is $18 per dozen. Orders are due by Thursday, July 20, 2023. Place your order by email or text to:1. emailnbhheun67@yahoo.com or text 309-236-64692. sottens327@yahoo.com
Editor’s note: Door Prize winners are Fran Plude $50; Michael Blean and Dee DeGroot $25 each; Sue Costello 20 oz hot/cold cup; Mike Hemmer 16 oz hot/cold cup. Despite a heavy rain that temporarily darkened the sky, The Loft on Main was aglow with conviviality on Friday night, July 14,
Volunteer Millers will host a program entitled “The History of Groningen,” on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center. The location is 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, across from the authentic Dutch windmill. “The History of Groningen” will focus on the City of Groningen and
During the recent Morrison, IL, Memorial Day program at Veterans Park, on Monday, May 29, 2023, American Legion Post 328 Commander Larry Zuidema had read a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Mark Schuler, who was not in attendance. Throughout the years, Schuler has served as driver for local dignitaries
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. It is only mid-July, 2023, but the Morrison High School weight rooms are busy, as new Varsity Morrison Mustang Coach Nathan Vandermyde prepares for his first season at the helm. “It is a pretty good feeling,” he says about the new position. “It is