“CLUE” Performed May 5-7 at MHS

Calling all murder-mystery fans! Morrison High School will perform “Clue” in the MHS auditorium on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Based on the classic Hasbro game and Paramount Motion Picture, “Clue” tells the tale of six

April 21 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 21, 2023 Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 4-25-2023 Timothy Nichols  65 Clinton, IA No Valid Registration 4-25-2023 Valerie Young 34 Morrison,

Roggy Receives UnSung Hero Award

Mandi Roggy is the Coach for the Bi-County Education Cooperative Special Olympics Team. Linda Boardsen, President of the Bi-County Foundation, earlier this month informed Roggy that she was nominated as an UnSung Hero, by Heather Toppert of Morrison, IL. Toppert’s daughter Embrey, age 16, has been in the Bi-County Special

Morrison Rotary April Students of the Month

Morrison Rotary Club would like to recognize two Students of the Month for April 2023. Gina Lee Gina is the daughter of Matt and LuEllen Lee. She participated in Volleyball (3 years),Track (1 year), Student Council (3 years), Key Club (1 year), and Prom Committee (1 year.) She was selected

Twins and Octogenarians Attend Third Thursday

A delightful surprise awaited those who attended Third Thursday at The Loft on Main, on April 20, 2023. Always a welcoming spot for folks of all ages, the gallery at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, happily consisted of 15 people plus the Editor. Ages ranged from 10 months to

Whiteside Forum: Democratic Values and the Political Process

Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Whiteside Forum will host Professor Paul Edleman from Sauk Valley College Department of Political Science, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He will present and discuss an impactful topic titled “Democratic Values and the Political Process: Elections, Redistricting, and Gerrymandering.” This will be our

Rotary Distributed Non-Plastic Bags

In a earlier press release, Morrison, IL, Rotarian Kathy Schmidt stated, “We are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to that end. Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility, to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. “That is why the Morrison Rotary

Garden Club and Volunteers Mulch the Odell

After two hours of sustained, convivial, assembly-line effort on Earth Day, Saturday April 22, 2023, flower beds around Odell Public Library/Morrison’s Community Room were dressed with fresh mulch. Morrison Garden Club purchased many cubic yards of mulch from Ryan’s Tree Service, of Sterling, IL. Last year’s, now faded, mulch layer

Odell Open House April 30

Katie Rider, Youth Services Coordinator, wrote the press release and sent the graphics. The community is invited to rediscover Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, with an Open House on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Ribbon Cutting with Morrison Chamber of Commerce

Resthave Thanks Volunteers

Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Photos by Resthave Marketing Director Karla Burn. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, has been a stalwart nursing facility since the early sixties. The staff and leadership give a great amount of their success to the outstanding volunteer force, that has

MCH Complimentary Health Check Up

Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted this Public Service Announcement and staff photo. Here at Morrison Community Hospital, we care about your health and prevention. We are here to answer all your questions and get you in for any preventative treatment, including your free, yearly Medicare Wellness Visit. The staff at

Rotarians to Give Grocery Bags on April 22

Kathy Schmidt submitted the press release and photograph. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. We are always working to better our world, and we stay committed

April 14 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 14, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 4-17-2023 Timothy Davis 51 Morrison, IL Speeding 4-19-2023 Anthony Carter 19 Rock Falls, IL

Lions Recycle Day Medications Reminder

“Drug Take Back Day” is Saturday, April 22, 2023. This is an opportunity to safely dispose of unneeded or expired medications. It coincides with Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. Morrison Police Department collects old