Nancy L. Schmidt (1952 – 2022)

Nancy L. Schmidt, age 70, of Milledgeville, IL, died Friday, September 2, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Nancy was born April 19, 1952, in Sterling, the daughter of George and Hilda (Mackenbach) Hines. She married Michael Schmidt on June 14, 1969, in Paw Paw, IL.

Tough Loss for Mustangs to Kewanee

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and photographed the action. The settings for Friday Night football couldn’t have been more attractive, than when the Morrison Mustangs visited the Kewanee, IL, Boilermakers, on September 2, 2022. A calm, warm, fall evening welcomed the teams to a new, beautifully-constructed, artificial turf,

Letter From Former Sheriff Schipper

Dear Editor: As [Whiteside County, IL,] Sheriff, I hired both John Booker and his opponent. I know both of them well. Without any hesitation, I support John Booker for re-election as Sheriff. John Booker has done an amazing job as our Sheriff. When I first supported him, I knew he

Bustos to Present $1.5 Million to Morrison Tech September 7

On Monday, September 5, 2022, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will embark on her final Heartland Tour across Northwest and Central Illinois. She will present checks for Federal funds secured for local projects; complete two, Cheri on Shift job shadowing stops; hold a ceremony renaming the Galesburg, IL, Post Office. A significant

Register for September 17 Harvest Hammer

Mick Welding submitted this press release. Photos are from thecity1.com files. Join Morrison Rotary Club for a morning walk or run on Saturday, September 17, or come cheer for your friends and family members, during the 34th Annual Harvest Hammer Duathlon. As of Thursday, September 1, 2022, we have 69

Hall of Fame Induction September 16

The Morrison Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022, at 6:45 p.m. It will take place on E. M. “Bud” Cole Field, during the Mustang home Football game against Hall. Inductees include Joe Eads, 2017 Wrestling State ChampionPhil Vock, 1980s Football standoutKelvin Tenboer, 1970s

CDC Recommends First Updated COVID-19 Booster

On Thursday, September 1, 2022, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendations, for use of updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer-BioNTech (for people ages 12 years and older) and from Moderna (for people ages 18 years and older.) Updated COVID-19 boosters

Morrison Police Report August 26

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 26, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, August 27, 2022, at approximately 3:36 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a Domestic Dispute at 408 . North Street, Morrison, ILAs a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Jessy R. Denning,

Sheriff’s Office September 2 Accident Report

On Friday, September 2, 2022, at approximately 7:17 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash on Freeport Road, just north of Penrose Road. Preliminary investigation revealed a red Chevrolet, driven by Keonna Lauts, age 33 of Sterling, IL, was traveling southbound on Freeport Road. It collided

Paint the Town Needs Volunteers

Planning for Paint the Town – 25th Anniversary Rewind is currently in its final stages. On Saturday, September 17, 2022, artists of all ages paint Morrison, IL, streets. The success of Paint the Town is a culmination of almost a year of planning. From its conception in the mid-1990s, every

Tegeler Constructs Doggie Bag Holders

Kathy Schmidt submitted this press release and photograph. Jim Strating will make brackets to hold the four containers. Garden Plain Rip Snorters 4-H Member Jon Tegler took on a project for Morrison Bark Park. These tubes are the Doggie Bag holders for the park. They are “green” doggie bag containers,

Emmanuel Church Car Show August 27

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this review and took the photos. On Saturday, August 27, 2022, the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, was the center of sunshine, memory sharing, and smiles, as Emmanuel Church sponsored their 9th Annual Car Show. With classic vehicles arriving from as

Quest Contemporary Worship Services Begin September 14

Pastor Sun-Ah Kang, of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will begin Contemporary Worship Services on Wednesday nights. The theme is Quest. Morrison United Methodist Church launches Quest, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Services will continue every other Wednesday

Brethren in Christ Worship and Blue Grass Concert

The Morrison, IL, area community in invited to a joyful, outdoor, worship service and Blue Grass concert, on Sunday, September 4, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The church location is 209 E. Knox Street. The event will be in the parking area along N. Madison Street and E. Lincolnway. Bring