Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year. The program, which started in 2009, is to promote bicycle safety among our youth. It is only possible through the continued partnership and support of DQ Grill & Chill. 2021 marks the program’s 13th
The 74th Commencement Ceremony of Clinton Community College will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the ceremony will be held virtually. The community is invited to attend the online ceremony, by visiting https://www.eicc.edu/news4/04-01-2021-ccc-specific-commencement.aspx. For more information, contact Mardell Mommsen at 563-244-7001.
At 11:58 a.m., on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, there was a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Moline Road and Illinois Route 78, in rural Whiteside County. Twenty-year-old Bobbie Joe Merrill of Erie, IL, was westbound on Moline Road and 26-year-old Samantha Luett of Clinton, IA, was southbound. She was
According to Wikipedia, “Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May.” The day
As many residents are aware, Morrison Community Preschool (MCP) is in need of a new location. The nonprofit preschool, founded in 1969, was housed inside Morrison United Methodist Church until 2015, when a change in Fire Code forced the move to a classroom at Northside Elementary School. Now, after 52
Editor’s note: Friday, June 11, 2021, will be six days short of 15 months, since Illinois went into official lockdown. Follow this link to contrast changes from current Stage 4 guidlines and upcoming Stage 5: https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/bridge-phase?fbclid=IwAR2kXUWGyng_Glf81nNhBSEXZEZIS8b8uXkJaARgrSFnziL4TNAqO-2klqA. On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker stated, “The light at
On Saturday, May 1, 2021, at approximately 5:24 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a call in the 200 block of Cedar Street, Morrison, IL, regarding an adult male subject grabbing a six-year-old boy. The boy was able to get away and returned home. As a result of the investigation into
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey will document construction each week. These were taken on Week 1, Day 1. On Monday, May 3, 2021, the Morrison, IL, Main Street Renovation commenced. Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc., Sterling, IL, will manage this major transformation of the downtown: below the street; at street level;
Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan reported, “Tonight’s Baseball and Softball games and Junior High Track meet have been moved to tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Port Byron, IL. Tomorrow’s home Track meet with Rockridge has been cancelled. Also, the Friday, May 7, Wrestling meet at West
Whiteside County Health Department will hold a vaccine clinic, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the McCormick Event Center in Rock Falls, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The vaccine to be provided at the clinic is Pfizer, so appointments will be open to anyone 16+.
On Friday, April 23, 2021, at approximately 12:14 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies were called to Deer Run Road in rural Sterling, IL, for a report of a vehicle on fire. On fire was a 1995 Chevrolet pickup.
Morrison Community Hospital has openings for COVID-19 vaccinations, during the last week of April 2021. Call 815-772-5537 to schedule your appointment. “We are now vaccinating everyone 16 years of age and older. You do not have to be an established patient at our hospital to receive a vaccine.
Morrison, IL, Fitzgerald Pharmacy owner Luke Vander Bleek submitted this information to area residents, about online sign ups for COVID-19 vaccinations. “In an effort to help vaccinate as many people as possible who are interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, we urge interested citizens to log onto www.Fitzgeraldpharmacy.com. Click on
Morrison, IL, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen announced a new location for the United States Postal Service, drive-by drop box. It was installed Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in its temporary spot. It can be accessed now and during the Main Street construction, at the intersection of Base and Knox Streets, west
At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Police Chief Brian Melton released this update. “This evening, Lorilee L. Hutson has voluntarily returned home and is safe. “The Morrison Police Department would like to thank our community and all the agencies and organizations involved, for their efforts and support