Editor’s note: See veteran-specific editorials and political cartoons on the Opinions/Editorials page. As its annual duty, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, American Legion Post 328 honored America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of Country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports the first human case of rabies in Illinois since 1954. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the diagnosis after testing at its lab. In mid-August 2021, a Lake County resident in his 80s awoke to find a bat on
Woodlawn Arts Academy of Sterling, IL, a United Way of Whiteside County Partner Agency, will stage the 2021 production of a Christmas favorite, “The Nutcracker” ballet. The cast includes 50 members, ages five-to-adult. Performances are 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 20, and 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 21, in Centennial Auditorium, at
Morrison Lions Club, with the assistance of Morrison American Legion Post 328, is launching a fund drive, to replace flags that have lined U. S. Route 30 and IL Route 78 within the City limits on special holidays and other occasions. The “Avenue of the Flags” was started by the
Editor’s note: See veteran-specific editorials and political cartoons on the Opinions/Editorials page. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, The Honor Guard of American Legion Post 328 will honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of Country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the
Before bedtime tonight, Saturday, November 6, 2021, set the clocks, timepieces, and appliance clocks back one hour. Don’t forget clocks in vehicles.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. Few events of today carry a consistent message over the ages. Halloween, however, has a distinct identification. It has changed very little, if any, from its initial intent over several centuries past. Wikipedia can be quoted: “Irish and Scottish
A live Nativity scene is being organized as part of the annual Fulton Christmas Walk, on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to portray the characters of the Holy Nativity. Each volunteer will be asked to take part in the scene for 30 minutes.
A month ago, on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, the City Council of Morrison, IL, approved the Consent Agenda of various items. One of those was to authorize Trick-or-Treating hours one day before Halloween. It was not a decision all citizens understood or supported. It turned out to be a prophetic
On Friday, December 3, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 64 new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. Cases: (19) Under 20; (9) 20s; (10) 30s; (6) 40s; (10) 50s; (2) 60s; (7) 70s; (1) 80+s. There were seven recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 9442; (7%);
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) donated $3500 to the future Morrison Bark Park, Wednesday, October 27, 2021. On the Move with Parks and Recreation (OTM) would like to thank the foundation for their generous donation. It will definitely help to raise the dog park’s fence! Pictured from left-to-right are Cora
Editor’s note: On Friday, October 29, 2021, Crossroads Community Church submitted this announcement for hungry trick-or-treaters. Crossroads Community Church will serve Treats and Tacos on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at 201 W. Market Street (formerly the Crave building), Morrison, IL. Morrison Christian Reformed Church and
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. MCH submitted 28 minutes of video coverage: https://www.facebook.com/804903709560443/posts/4837591952958245/?sfnsn=mo. On Sunday, October 24, 2021, a ribbon was cut to announce the $20,500,000 building project within the Morrison Community Hospital and to welcome visitors to it. CEO Pam Pfister welcomed a
The McKenna Family decided 16 years ago that instead of exchanging gifts at Christmas, they would instead donate to a favorite charity. In the family, there are six siblings and their spouses, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren who pool their money. It started with the oldest member in the family
On Friday, October 22, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced nine new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. Cases: (1) Under 20; (3) 20s; (3) 30s; (2) 50s. There were two recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 8430; (2.4%); Daily Case Count of 9; Total Fatalities 183;