On Monday, December 5, 2022, at around 6:00 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded, along with Rock Falls Police, to a residence on Walnut Street, in rural Rock Falls, IL, in reference to a Wanted Subject being inside the residence armed with a handgun. This was following a reported alleged Domestic
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted these results. Morrison (M) vs Winnebago (W)106: Forfeit (M) Forfeit (W)113: Warren Riffle (M) Forfeit (W)120: Forfeit (M) Forfeit (W)126: Karder White (M) Forfeit (W)132: Camden Pruis (M) Forfeit (W)138: Zach Milder (M) Forfeit (W)145: Donny Reavy (M) Forfeit (W)152: R. Shellhorn (W) Forfeit (M)160:
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the results. Morrison High School hosted Dixon(, IL,) Catholic Girls Basketball, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Final score was Morrison 26; Dixon 63. The Morrison roster follows with points earned per player. MORRISON:Emery Brewer 5Bayleigh Brewer 0Camryn Veltrop 7Shelby Veltrop 7Diana Robbins
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. The Sherrard Lady Tigers lit up their home gym on Monday, November 29, 2022, with thirteen 3-pointers. They outran the Morrison Fillies by 62-30. Morrison Sherrard player pts. player pts. Brewer E. 3 Elsbury A. 3 Pruis 0 Fender 3 Brewer B. 0
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the reports. In Round 2 the Morrison Mustangs fell behind early against East Beloit and were unable to recover against the taller Sobos. The first quarter deficit and the inability to stop Robertson (29 points) sent the Mustangs home with a tournament record of two
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. A Triangular Wrestling Meet was hosted by Erie-Prophetstown, with Princeton and Morrison teams. Results from Thursday, December 1, 2022, follow. Morrison vs Princeton106: A. Swanson (P) Forfeit (M)113: J. Bussard (P) Forfeit (M)120: K. Gibson (P) Fall 1:06 W. Riffle (M)126: A. Peacock
The following Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade entries won top prize in four categories, on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Float Winners Elfin’ Magic Award: given to the outstanding entry featuring children as the main part of the entry: Crossroads Community Church. Spectacular Sparkles Award: given to the entry that
How fast can you make your mini-Christmas tree spin? Explore reactions while making some holiday “cloud dough.” Youth ages 5-12 can learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) at the University of Illinois Extension holiday workshop. These workshops occur from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Saturday, December 17,
Mick Welding submitted this pres release. Friday, December 9, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, is the annual Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary Treasures and Bake Sale. Dody Ogburn and her Dietary staff will sell breakfast burritos. The Bake Sale will be held in the main entrance hallway. Donated, gently-used
Marketing Director Karla Burn sent the photo and feature article. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, received a very special donation on Friday, December 6, 2022. Ivy Mills, age 10, stopped by Resthave to give a donation. Joe and Dani, Ivy’s parents, decided a couple of years
Kawyn Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community Blood Program Team Leader, submitted the report and photos. The autumn Morrison Community American Red Cross Blood Drive was held on the afternoon of Thursday, November 17, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church Hall, from noon to 6:00 p.m., the week before Thanksgiving. It was the
Jane K. Heath, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home. Jane was born April 16, 1950, in Morrison, IL, to Harold and Ruth (Stuart) Walters. She attended Franklin and Clystic rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. She worked
Karla Burn submitted the text and photos. On Friday, December 2, 2022, Morrison Bark Park was closed, to pour cement for benches and the walk path to the water fountain. The pet-friendly water fountain was donated by Elkay, in Savanna, IL, and it will be installed next Spring along with
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey sent this short video of the Saturday, December 3, 2022, Christmas Parade. Kindly share the link with others. Click the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z3L-yJAuJCOCAqEReOB1ScjJO_v0x6i8/view.
“The World of Scuba Diving” will be presented by Victor Selmon, on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in the Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, starting at 2:00 p.m. This event is being sponsored by The Whiteside Forum and is free and open to the