Marc Adami submitted this report. The Editor took the photo. The Whiteside Forum had another great presentation today[, Sunday, November 27, 2022,] “Ukraine: How You Can Help?” with Paula Schares, of Morrison, IL, and Paula Purcell, of DeWitt, IA. In case you missed it, the WQAD (Channel 8) news team
Timothy William Kophamer, 63, of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Tim was born January 12, 1959, in Sterling, IL, the son of James Kophamer and Diana (Lutz) Kophamer. He spent his life working as a Millwright, employed by Sterling Steel Company (SSC), and as a farmer. Tim
On Friday, anovembr 18, 2022, a bill backed by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, to combat sexual harassment and assault, passed the U. S. House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. Led by Congresswoman Lois Frankel and Congressman Ken Buck, the Speak Out Act would void nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) for claims of
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) awarded $1000 to Whiteside County United Way, to be used for their Literacy is Fun for Everyone (L.I.F.E.) program. They work with Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library,” to source age-appropriate literature. Books are distributed free every month to all children, ages birth-to-5, in Whiteside County. United
Illinois High School Association State Football Finals continue today, Saturday, November 26, 2022. A link to the TV/stream broadcast information for the games follows. TV and Streaming: https://www.ihsa.org/News-Media/Announcements/watch-the-ihsa-football-state-championship-games-on-weigels-ihsa-tv-network.
Marc Adami submitted this press release. From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., The Whiteside Forum will host two Guest Speakers, on Sunday, November 27, 2022, to discuss “how to support Ukraine families seeking refuge in our area.” They seek to connect English speakers online with Ukrainians and direct support for local
Help us build the Morrison, IL, Winter Park at Waterworks Park. We are a group of Morrison volunteers committed to improving winter family and recreational opportunities, for our citizens and neighbors. Please email us at morrisonwinterpark@gmail.com or call/text Trent Bush at 815-440-1218 with any questions. We want kids and families
Avis M. (Landheer) Chaimberlain, 93, of Lyndon, IL, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, IL. Avis was born January 28, 1929, in Morrison, to Edward and Martha (Oltmanns) Landheer. She was educated at the Stone School in rural Whiteside County, walking 2 ½ miles each
Deborah Breidenbach, 74, of Byron, IL, formerly of DeKalb, IL, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. Debbie was born June 9, 1948, in Clinton, IA, to H. Reid and Marian (Petersen) Nelson. She was educated in the
On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 1:32 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 16000 block of Crosby Road in rural Morrison, IL, for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injury. The initial crash investigation determined that the motorcyclist was northbound on Crosby Road. The rider lost control, entered
Elisa Nicole “Nicki” Rideout, 52, of Morrison, IL, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Elisa was born August 25, 1970, in Morrison, the daughter of Richard and Sandra (Epperson) Rideout. She was a 1988 graduate of Morrison High School. Elisa obtained an Associate
On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 1:32 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 16000 block of Crosby Road in rural Morrison, IL, for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injury. The initial crash investigation determined that the motorcyclist was northbound on Crosby Road. The rider lost control, entered
Darrel “Doc” R. Hook, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home. Darrel was born February 22, 1954, in Clinton, IA, to Robert V. and Shirley (Krammer) Hook. He attended the Albany, and Fulton, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. Darrel
Autumn spices wafted inside The Loft on Main, during Third Thursday coffee hour, Thursday, November 17, 2022. Once a month before the doors are opened, the public is invited to enjoy home-baked treats, beverages, and pleasant conversation, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Left-to-right are Mark Zinnen, LuEllen Lee, Mayor Scott
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will hold a repeat performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” over two days, during the first week of December 2022. MMTA presented this version of the iconic play in 2019, to very enthusiastic audiences, but then COVID-19 intervened. There will be radio advertisements and entertainment