Editor’s note: The United States Postal Service (USPS) receives no tax dollars for operating expenses. It relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations. At 226 W. Main Street, a weathered, uninviting bench had been in front of United States Post Office, Morrison, IL, for
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this article. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic shortened the spring session in Springfield, IL, but several laws that were passed went into effect on Friday, January 1, 2021. Minimum Wage Increase Low wage earners will receive a $1 per hour increase, which is the third increase
Overnight, nature and science collaborated to create a winter wonderland on Monday, January 4, 2021. Fluffy whiteness blanketed the Morrison, IL, landscape, as if sprayed from a film snow machine. This spectacle was the result of matter changing state.
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for the Correctional Deputy Eligibility List, now through Monday, January 4, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Applications may be picked up at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, or printed from the County website: www.whiteside.org. Office hours are
All best wishes to our viewers and contributors around the world, as they move tonight into a new year. If you like to make annual resolutions, here are new ones to consider. Turn the page on any negativity you hold in your mind from 2020. Let it remain in the
The National Weather Service DVN Weather Story warns residents of a New Year’s Day winter storm, beginning in the afternoon of January 1, 2021. Another round of freezing rain and some snow is expected to move through the area and through the evening. A winter storm watch has been issued
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. Editor’s note: Changes and additions have been added to this article. The Morrison City Council gathered for a Special Session on Monday, December 21, 2020, to finalize details of the proposed Main Street renovation. The Special Session was a reaction to
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 18, 2020. Arrests: On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at approximately 12:48 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Michael J. Gibart, age 50 of Clinton, IA, for an
The City of Morrison, IL, has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, December 29, 2020. No parking is allowed on designated Snow Routes. Calendar Parking restrictions are in effect. Please shovel your sidewalks and remove snow from around fire hydrants. The City of Morrison certainly appreciates
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Nowhere are the effects of the current COVID-19 more pandemic noticeable than in our local schools. The River Bend Board of Education meeting on Monday, December 14, 2020, opened with reports from the building Principals. Each referenced higher failure numbers and the need
The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, December 21 2020, at 6:30 p.m. The location is the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. “We will meet in person, but masks and social distancing will be required,” stated Acting City Clerk Scott
Morrison Chamber of Commerce has very exciting news! On Saturday, December 19, 2020, Santa Claus will make his way around Morrison, IL, in a horse-drawn sleigh. From 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., look for him, as he waves at the children in our community. Private sleigh rides with Santa are already
Dear Editor: The 31st Festival of Trees saw several changes in 2020, but with the generosity and support of our communities, the fundraiser for Rock River Hospice & Home was a success. RRHH says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors, and the public. A generous
As of Wednesday, December 16, 2020, the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL! This event is a light at the end of a very long tunnel, for our Healthcare workers and our community. The Northern Illinois Rockford Region 1 includes Boone, Carroll,
A little after 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, on Monday, December 14, 2020, Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. crossed the 270 Electoral Vote threshold, needed to officially be declared the 46th President. California cast its 55 votes to make it so.. Ballots were cast by 538 members of the Electoral College. This