Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL, announced members of the Fall 2022 Dean’s List, on Tuesday, February 13, 2023, in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, The Dean’s List is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. It is recognized for traditional undergraduate students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or
Editor’s note: Superintendent Scott Vance submitted this press release. “All students that were involved in this morning’s bus incident [red bus] have arrived safely at school. Thank you to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, Morrison Police Department, CGH, and Morrison Community Hospital for helping to ensure the safety of our
In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday in 1809, Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will showcase a professional Lincoln interpreter to address the public, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The location is Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. Bring an interested person. Perfectly apropos of
Morrison Community Hospital was recognized for being in the top 10% of all Critical Access Hospitals in the Country, for exceptional outpatient quality of care, as well as being a high-achieving HCAHPS hospital. MCH earned this prestigous recognition for the second year in a row. Laura Fischer, ICAHN Flex Grant
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to single-vehicle rollover crash in rural Prophetstown, IL, on Monday, February 10, 2023. At approximately 5:00 a.m., Whiteside County Dispatch was notified of a single-vehicle, single occupant rollover crash, on Spring Hill Road, near the intersection of Lynch Road in rural Prophetstown. Upon arrival on
Celebrate Scout Sunday on Sunday, February 12, 2023, recognizing the anniversary of the origin of Boy Scouts of America, on February 8, 1910. Scout Sunday is a day to demonstrate “A Scout is Reverent” and to thank Morrison United Methodist Church for making their facility available for meetings and events.
State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) announced on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, he has opened a new office and expanded his staff, to better serve the 73rd legislative district. It includes portions of Bureau, Henry, Lee, Marshall, Peoria, Rock Island, Stark, Whiteside, Woodford Counties. “Serving the people of the 73rd
Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a blood drive on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. Appointments are required. Scan the barcode or email Denise Batterton at denise.batterton@morrisonschools.org. Note the gift card or t-shirt giveaways for donors.
Super Bowl weekend is here, and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is reminding football fans and partygoers, that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of impaired driving. If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol or cannabis, plan for a ride home with a sober driver. If you
Today, Tuesday, February 7, 2023, is the 156th anniversary of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s birth. On February 7, 1867, the second daughter of Charles and Caroline Ingalls was born on a wintry day, inside a cabin in the Wisconsin “Big Woods” near Lake Pepin. She died at age 90 on February
Morrison Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting, on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Blue Goose Run, 14609 Blue Goose Road, [rural] Sterling, IL. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for socializing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. The cost to members is $20 and $30 for nonmembers. Register for tickets:
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Team Leader submitted this report. The first Morrison, IL, Community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2023 was held on Thursday, January 19, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road. Thank you, Father Zimodro and the St. Mary parish family,
Everyone is invited to the 3rd Annual Flock to the Rock event, on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Activities are free, and all ages are welcome. First, head to the Lower Dam, 300 E. 1st Street, Rock Falls, IL, between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m., to view eagles soaring around the Rock
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photo. Morrison Winter Park on W. Winfield Street (in Waterworks Park) is officially open for those interested in ice skating. The newly-constructed rink has had delayed openings, due to the warmer temperatures and a recent incident of vandalism. Diligent attention to
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Monday, January 23, 2023, meeting of the Morrison City Council was opened with the introduction of, and presentation of the Oath of Office to, the new Morrison Police Chief, Pedro N. Valladares, Jr. Chief Valladares will begin his service to the Morrison