49th Fishing Derby A Huge Success

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and supplied the photos. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department and Mounted Patrol sponsored the 49th Sheriff’s Fishing Derby, on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Carlton Lake in Morrison, IL. Young fishermen were arriving at 8:00 a.m. for the 8:30 opening of the registration,

Kewanee Wins by Two…Again

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. The Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Morrison High School Fresh-Soph game against the Kewanee, IL, Boilermakers ended in a two-point loss (14-12.) The game carried many situations that echoed the recent Friday night, September 2, loss to the Varsity Boilermakers (16-14.) The opening quarter

Janette H. Bush (1952 – 2022)

Janette H. Bush, 70, of Prophetstown, IL, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Janette was born July 21, 1952, in Morrison, IL, to Chester Lee and H. Elizabeth (Wohrley) Ballard. She was educated in the Erie Grade Schools and was a 1970

Morrison Police Report September 2

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 2, 2022. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 9-02-2022 Craig A. Kaufman 60 Fulton, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 9-02-2022

Karen M. Cochran (1961 – 2022)

Karen M. Cochran, 61, of Morrison, IL, died on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Generations at Neighbors of Byron. She was born on March 4, 1961, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of James and Mary (Gerbrick) Rippy. She married Tim Cochran on August 28, 1978. Karen loved her family, Mickey

August Garden of the Month, Beauty From Every Angle

Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore submitted the press release and photo. Just over a year ago, in 2021, Morrison Garden Club was able to provide funds for the plantings of the Island Garden, at the front entrance of Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. We could

September 11 Program About Gen. John Rawlins

Join Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., for what promises to be an interesting program, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. Based and the biography Gen. John A. Rawlins: No Ordinary Man, the presentation focuses on the relationship

Garden Off Garden Plain Is Featured

Article and photos submitted by Sharon Moore. Morrison Garden Club’s Featured Garden is the “Garden Off Garden Plain.” Like the colors of a rainbow, the gardens’ inhabitants burst forth in color–for this is no plain garden. Morrison Garden Club is featuring the beautiful gardens of Bonnie and Don Reed of

CCC Graduates 176

Clinton Community College celebrate the 75th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2022, at W. J. Yourd Gymnasium, 817 8th Avenue South, Clinton, IA, at 6:00 p.m. A Grab ‘n Go Cupcake Reception immediately followed. The Ceremony was lived streamed on Clinton Community College’s Face Book page at https://www.facebook.com/clintoncommunitycollegeia. The

July 21 Red Cross Blood Drive Report

ARC Morrison Community Blood Drive Blood Program Team Leader Kaywyn Beswick, R.N., wrote this report and submitted the photo. The summer American Red Cross Morrison Community blood drive was held on Thursday, July 21, 2022, from noon to 6:00 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison,

Free Community Meals at First Presbyterian September 8

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee

Resthave Fathers Day Car Show

Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release and photographs. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, hosted a Car Show, cookout, and live music by Les Wilson, for their Father’s Day Celebration, on Friday June 17, 2022. A huge thank you goes to Mark Schuler and Veneta

Celebration of Life for Coralyn M. King

A Celebration of Life to honor Coralyn M. King will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Lake Erie Country Club in Erie, IL. Coralyn M. King, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL.

Methodists Begin New Wednesday Worship Services

Anne Frame submitted this press release. Morrison United Methodist Church will begin Quest–a contemporary worship and fellowship time–on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Quest is a time of contemporary music, prayers, and a brief thoughtful message, led by Pastor Sun-ah Kang. Services will be every other

Youth Fishing Derby September 10

Join us at Morrison-Rockwood State Park’s Lake Carlton, on Saturday, September 10, 2022, for the Youth Fishing Derby. Presented by the Whitesde County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol, registration begins at 8:30 a.m. A parent or guardian must sign for each child. The fishing contest is open to all youth