Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Board of Education meeting of the River Bend School District opened with the annual audit report, from the Benning Group, LLC. The District received a “Clean” audit rating, accompanied with a management letter stating an ‘excellent rating’ emphasizing
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Monday, October 17, 2022, Board of Education meeting of the Morrison Unit #6 School District opened with positive reports from the Principals. Successful activities were offered and well attended, that ranged from a Career Fair at the High School to a Movie
Morrison Junior High School posted the 2022-2023 1st Quarter Honor Roll. 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): GRACIE BECKER, ELIVIA DECKER, ELLA KELLY, EVELIA MILNES, ELI MODGLIN, IZAAK NEAS, GUNNER NELSON, KINLEE PRINS, AMELIA WETZELL 6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.500 – 3.999): LUX ADOLPH, ELLIOTT JO ARMSTRONG, CHARLEY BREWER, KENADEE
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 14, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, October 15, 2022, at approximately 8:09 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 301 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to investigate a domestic dispute. As a result of this investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Dvaree K.
Each Halloween, Morrison High School Key Club members support UNICEF, by seeking door-to-door donations, rather than candy. You will know the “big kids” who knock on your door are Key Clubbers, by the orange UNICEF collection boxes they present. These youth will visit homes during the regular Morrison, IL, trick-or-treat
When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, May luck be yours on Hallowe’en. Trunk-or-Treat at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL 61252 will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. All children 12 and under are welcome to dress in costume and
Saturday, October 29, 2022, will include music, food, fun, and games throughout the afternoon and early evening, organized by Morrison Chamber of Commerce. Traditional Halloween activities will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. The location will be transformed
Two adult care facilities in Morrison, IL, began the Halloween celebration four days early today, Thursday, October 27, 2022. They collaborated to make sure their event times did not conflict. Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, 403 Scenic Street, Business Office Manager Kim Straight greeted visitors with an inflatable dragon.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos. Mark Schuler, former President and General Manager of Schuler Motors of Morrison, IL, was recently seriously injured in a scooter accident, near his home in rural Morrison. The results of his injuries placed Mark in a long-term recovery situation,
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, the Whiteside County Bar Association hosted Bar Associations throughout Northwest Illinois, for a joint meeting at the McCormick Event Center, Rock Falls, IL. The event was organized by Attorney Trent Bush of Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C., Sterling, IL. In attendance were members of
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. Progress and change are a never-ending challenge within the River Bend School District, in Fulton, IL. The Industrial Technologies class is receiving hands-on experience, while aiding the repurposing of the High School facility. The District is in the midst
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Morrison Police Department are assisting Illinois State Police with an incident, that took place in the early morning hours in the City of Morrison, IL. There is no active threat to the community. An area near Northside Elementary School in Morrison is currently closed,
These Morrison High School students achieved 1st Quarter Honor Roll placement. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2023: Zayden Boonstra, Mark Cyphers, Katherine Eggemeyer, Andrea Fiedlerova, Landri Harmon, Gina Lee, Kadence Rice, Taylor Swanstrom, Shelby Veltrop Class of 2024: Blake Adams, Alyvia Behrens, Caden Bielema, Carly Boonstra, Campbell Buikema, Cooper Bush,
Soft, slanted rays of light inside Morrison’s gorgeous gallery, added to relaxed conversation and home-baked sweets, cider, and coffee, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Mayor Scott Vandermyde said he recently fulfilled a personal goal to sail to Southampton, England, aboard the Queen Mary 2.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 29, 2022. Arrests: No arrest to report. The following Citation was issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-30-2022 Kenneth C. Brainerd 48 Morrison, IL Speeding 9-30-2022 Kyle O.