During the “Rock the Block” celebration on Saturday, September 18, 2021, visit The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to “create-and-take” a rock painting. The event is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. All outside activities are free to the public. Inside the gallery, watch various artists demonstrate
On Friday, September 10, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 17 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 8 (under 20), 2 (20s), 4 (30s), 2 (50s), 1 (80s.+) There were five recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 7765; (2.0%); Daily Case Count of 17; Total Fatalities 176; Daily Death
On Monday, September 13, 2021, City of Morrison Public Services Director Lori Matlack submitted this update to businesses and residents, on the north side of E. Main Street. “The IEPA Certified Lab has determined that water samples collected in your neighborhood were found to be satisfactory. The Boil Order, which
A Visitation for Daniel J. Buckley will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison, IL. It will be followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m., along with military honors. Rev. Fr. Slawomir Zimodro will be officiating. Daniel’s obituary follows. Daniel
At 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 9, 2021, City of Morrison Public Services Director Lori Matlack announced an immediate Boil Water. It affects all businesses/residents on the North side of E. Main Street, between Genesee and Cherry Streets. “Due to a water main break, it will be necessary for you
On Friday, September 3, 2021, Governor J. B. Pritzker signed Executive Order 21-22. It requires all individuals over the age of 2 and who can medically tolerate a face covering to wear a face covering when in indoor public places. The Executive Order also requires health care workers, school personnel,
Saturday, September 11, 2021, is the 20th Anniversary of horrific terrorist attacks against the United States of America. By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001, Public Law 107-89 designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day.” The law directs that flags be lowered to half-staff for the entire
Kathy Schmidt, Morrison, IL, submitted this graph of the results from the August 2021, PetSafe dog park grant competition. Morrison qualified to compete for $25,000 for the new Bark Park. There will be a contest in 2022. “We were really close at receiving the PetSafe grant. [I am v]ery proud
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on September 16, 2021, before the gallery doors open, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female community members are invited to relax in conversation with free coffee, juice, or tea, and homemade treats. Walk around
On Friday, September 3, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department is saddened to announce one death of a person in their 60s. There were 13 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 9 (under 20); 1 (20s); 1 (30s); 1 (40s); 1 (50s.) There were ten recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County
Following recent direction from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) will no longer offer Rapid Antigen Testing to the community. The State asked Local Health Departments to prioritize and preserve current testing resources for schools, while they explore options to provide resources/ assistance
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the winners’ names and photos. Emmanuel Reformed Church hosted the 8th Annual Car Show at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Refurbished vehicles of the past and present were shining. They ignited memories as the fairgrounds
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. Memories from the past are found in many scrapbooks stored in attics and closets, but few have actual, small replicas that can be handled and admired. Alvin Strating was a whittler that spent much of his free time with
We are excited to announce the ten winning communities to receive dog park grants, from the 2021 Bark for Your Park™ Contest. We congratulate our winners. We look forward to sharing in the celebrations, as each community makes their dog park dreams come true. We thank everyone who participated. It’s
A Celebration of Life to honor Ronald Eugene Roels of Savanna, IL, formerly of Morrison, and Fulton, IL, on Sunday, September 12, 2021, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The location is Savanna Moose Club, 125 Main Street, (downtown), Savanna, IL. The Open House will include a dessert bar. Roels, age