MHS Girls Swim Team Coach Tracy Henson submitted the press release. “I have attached the results from the United Township Sprint Invite, that we attended on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Rock Island placed 1st (280 pts); Sterling placed 2nd (253 pts); Morrison placed 3rd (180 pts); Geneseo placed 4th
The public and holiday visitors are welcome to celebrate 2024 Christmas Eve and Christmas services at these 14 Morrison, IL, area churches. ∗Bethesda Lutheran Church–301 W. South Street, will have Christmas Eve candlelight service, on Tuesday, December 24, at 6:00 p.m. This service will be filled with carols, and
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced several new laws, initiated by his office, which will take effect at the start of the new year. They call for safe driving, auto theft prevention, and honoring service member sacrifice. They were passed earlier this year by the Illinois General Assembly
Morrison Athletic Boosters sent the following schedule of events, for the week beginning Monday, December 22, 2024.
Volunteer Millers will sponsor their first event of 2024. Starting at noon on Saturday, January 4, millers of de Immigrant Windmill will offer a free bowl of soup and a variety of table games. Both traditional table games and new versions will be set up for rounds of play.
Darlene J. Dennison, 76 of Rock Falls, IL. died Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 27, 1948, in Streator, IL, the daughter of Sidney R. and Ethel T. (Hall) Simons. She married Charles Dennison, and he died in 1970. Darlene had worked as
The final Third Thursday of 2024, December 19, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, brought together a group of folks who share conversation and company, over tasty home made baked items, coffee, and warm tea. Not-quite-last-minute shopping took place, too. Seated left-to-right are Ned
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morison Board of Education convened on Monday, December 16, 2024, without member Jim Prombo in attendance. The following actions summarize the meeting details. ● The Consent Agenda was approved with the inclusion of monthly bills payable totaling $383,434.45. Staff changes include
Vernon R. Medendorp, 85, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, December 16, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Vern was born on August 31, 1939, in Garden Plain Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Cornelius and Winnie (Prins) Medendorp. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade
Today is the final 2024 Third Thursday at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Enjoy a gathering from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the doors open for shoppers. Explore art in a multitude of media. Finish your gift buying: search for one-of-a-kind Hostess or Christmas or
Ronald Dean Roselieb, 88, of Hooppole, IL, died Friday, December 13, 2024, at Allure of Prophetstown, IL. Ron was born at home to William A. and Flossie (Egert) Roselieb, in Portland Township, during the blizzard of February 7, 1936. He was a graduate of Geneseo High School. On March
Morrison Athletic Boosters listed the weekly schedules.
Editor’s note: Morrison Community Hospital CEO Pam Pfister submitted this press release, which includes comments by Hospital Board Chairman Don Beswick. The Editor took the photographs on Thursday, December 5, 2024. “It has been almost five years since we celebrated a groundbreaking for our Emergency Room/Medical Surgical addition. Today
Tammy L. Becker, 60, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Resthave. Tammy was born July 15, 1964, in Freeport, IL, to Dennis R. and Carol (Noeske) Becker. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and graduated
Ahead of the 2024 Election Certification Ceremony (Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Springfield, IL), Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will preview how the process works, Monday, December 16, at 11:00 a.m., in the third floor Blue Room, 555 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, 60661. His office oversees the certification