Jerry Brearton submitted the article. On Sunday, September 25, 2022, American Legion Post 328 conducts our Flag Retirement Ceremony, at the Veterans Memorial Park, W. High Street, Morrison, IL. Flags that were deposited into our Flag Drop Box throughout the year are burned. The start time is 12:30 p.m. In
Clinton Symphony Orchestra opens its 69th concert season on Saturday, October 1, 2022, with the first Iowa performance of orchestral music from Jennifer Higdon’s award-winning opera Cold Mountain. A group of orchestras from across the Country commissioned the work. The Clinton concert is actually its second performance, following a Delaware
Whiteside County Deputies responded to the intersection of U. S. Route 30 and Matznick Road in rural Sterling, IL, on the report of a three-vehicle crash with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, it was determined unit 1, driven by a 17-year-old male of Thomson, IL, was westbound in that area and
On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 3:15 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to Waller Road (IL Route 84), north of Spring Valley Road, for a report of a two-vehicle traffic crash involving a bicyclist. Deputies arrived on scene and determined through the investigation that John W. Forrest, 77 years old
Today, more than 6.5 million Americans are living with dementia; that number is projected to double–reaching nearly 13 million by 2050. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. You can help us raise awareness about the rising incidence
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 16, 2022. Arrests: On Sunday, September 18, 2022, at approximately 9:31 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Katlyn R. Garcia, age 29 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Order of Commitment-Obstructing a Court Order issued by Whiteside County. Garcia was transported
CGHMedical center will host two, Thursday evening, Dementia Workshops for the public, at 5:30 p.m. Part two of a three-part series is October 6, 2022; the last session will be November 3. Workshops take place at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E. 23rd Street, Sterling, IL. A box lunch will be
On Sunday afternoon, October 2, 2022, join the Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees and your friends between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. for an ice cream social. Other refreshments include brownies, pies, cookies, coffee, and bottled water, all by donation only. The event location is new: Annan Mill, along Rock
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education opened the evening of Monday, September 19, 2022, inviting public comments on the proposed Budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. Hearing none, the Budget will be offered to the Board of Education for final
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. River Bend Board President Dan Portz opened the Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Public Hearing, requesting public comments and/or questions on the proposed FY’23 budget. Hearing none, the meeting was adjourned. The September Board of Education meeting followed the Public Hearing at River Bend
United Way of Whiteside County will hold its 11th Annual Power of the Purse To Raise Money for Children’s Books event. The online auction is open to the public. The fundraiser is from 8:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 29, 2022, through 9:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 4. The benefits the
Morrison High School Teacher Brian Bartoz wrote, “The Homecoming festivities are going well at Morrison HS. Students and Teachers have participated in the spirit days organized by Student Council, regarding the “Hollywood Homecoming” theme.” A THUSE Pep Rally takes place tonight, Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., behind the
Anne Frame submitted this press release. On World Communion Sunday, October 2, 2022, Methodists, in partnership with other denominations worldwide, participate in in Communion, to recognize our unity in Jesus. Begun in 1933, the Reverend Hugh T. Kerr, a Presbyterian Pastor of Pittsburgh,PA, sought to demonstrate the interconnectedness of the
The Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) is pleased to announce thatbeginning on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, High-Dose Quadrivalent Influenza (Flu) vaccine is available for individuals age 65 and older. Those individuals are at increased risk for developing serious complications from flu, compared with younger, healthy adults. During most flu seasons,
It has been a good year for local Northwest Illinois independent filmmakers. This year saw three World Premieres (with one more scheduled for November 12, 2022); numerous invitations to prominent Film Festivals; several nominations and wins for Industry Awards. World Premieres and Red Carpets in 2022The 2022 world premieres for