Nancy Ann Wolf (1931 – 2022)

Nancy Ann Wolf, 91, of Erie, IL, died Monday, November 7, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL, where she had most-recently resided. Nancy was born August 13, 1931, in Joslin, IL, a daughter of Lloyd and Grace (Brennan) Hanna. She graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1949.

Paint Clay Ornaments on November 8

The Loft of Main will host a “drop-in” ornament painting party between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  This creative endeavor is planned for men, women, boys, and girls of all ages.  The location is 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The public is invited to

Albany Methodist Church Thanksgiving Celebration

Pastor Toni Lucas writes, “Albany United Methodist Church’s annual Celebration Saturday event will take place on November 12, 2022, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. We will serve coffee and pastries. Will Mueller will provide live music. “This is our introduction to the Thanksgiving season, as we celebrate all our many

5th-6th Grade Basketball

Rock River Valley Conference began its Basketball season at Morrison Junior High, 305 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. During 12 games, the Colts face Amboy, Dixon Catholic, Rock Falls East Coloma, Rock Falls Montmorency, Rock Falls Middle School, and Rock Falls Sauk Valley Saints. Competition

MCH Foundation Holiday Tour of Homes

The 2nd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes, sponsored by Morrison Community Hospital Foundation, is just weeks away. The public is cordially invited to attend. Tickets are now available. Five homes are in the City of Morrison, IL, on three streets; visit them in any order. Owners are Gosch (301 E.

United Way Moves to New Office

The United Way of Whiteside County (UWWC) relocated to a new office, at 100 W. First Street, Rock Falls, IL, on Friday, November 4, 2022. The first opportunity for the public to see the new office will be at the Rock Falls Chamber’s Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk, on Friday, November

Merle Reisenbigler (1939 – 2022)

Merle Reisenbigler, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, November 3, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, in Rockford, IL. Merle was born July 10, 1939, in Moline, IL, to Clifford M. and Ada E. (Burns) Reisenbigler. In Merle’s first grade scrapbook his mother noted, “Merle seems to like school,

November ISP Traffic Enforcement Patrols

Illinois State Police (ISP) District One Commander, Lt. Dyan Talbot, announces the ISP will conduct Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) in Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties during November 2022. These sTEPs allow the ISP to focus on the Fatal Four violations, which contribute the greatest to traffic crashes and fatalities:Driving

Resignation Notice from Southside Principal

Editor’s note: On Thursday, November 3, 2022, this letter announced the resignation of Lisa Tavitas, Southside Principal. Dear Parents of Southside Elementary: It’s with heavy heart I write this letter to all the parents of students here at Southside Elementary. You may have already heard rumors to the effect, but

Paul Douglas Harms (1949 – 2022)

Paul Douglas “Doug” Harms, 73, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. He was born February 2, 1949, to Robert Harms, Sr. and Ramona (Walters) Harms. He is survived by brothers, Eugene Harms, of Sterling, and Robert Harms, Jr. of Morrison, IL; sisters, Karen Gibson

Did You Move Time Backwards?

Daylight Saving Time ended early this morning, Sunday, November 6, 2022. Have you reset your timepieces, timers, and clocks in vehicles? You have “an extra hour” to get that done today.

Federal Precision Agriculture Loan Program

U. S. Representatives Cheri Bustos and Randy Feenstra (IA-04) introduced the Precision Agriculture Loan Program (PAL) Act of 2022. This bipartisan legislation would establish the first Federal Precision Agriculture Loan Program, in the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced

$2.25 Billion Coming for Roads and Bridges

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced that Illinois will receive more than $2.25 billion from the bipartisan, infrastructure Law, to improve roads, bridges, and tunnels across the State.  “Thanks to President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure Law, we’re making historic investments to build safer, stronger, and smarter roadways, here in Illinois,” said Congresswoman

Morrison Police Host Trick-or-Treaters

From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Morrison Police Department created a Halloween destination, on Monday, October 31, 2022, in the City of Morrison, IL, parking lot. There was good visibility to attract visitors to the southwest corner of N. Base Street and Lincolnway. Various chocolates were presented. Armed with candy, left-to-right,

Turn Clocks Back and Test Smoke Alarms

As Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, 2022, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back, to help stay safe from home fires. Seven people loss their lives to home fires every day in United States. Test your smoke