Karen Price submitted this press release. The Morrison Hospital Auxiliary is happy to announce that “Scrubs on Wheels” will be here, on Monday, July 18, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The will be scrub uniforms and lots of accessories for sale. Items are not only for medical personnel. Be
Editor’s note: Last August, business owner Joy Tegeler pondered how to access her office on the north side of W. Main Street. There were lots of challenges to Main Street businesses and citizens during demolition and construction. The completed renovation is an outstanding example of skillful scheduling, collaboration, creativity, and
The Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) Drive-Up No Appointment Necessary SHIELD Testing has reopened. Testing follows the normal Monday-through-Friday schedule, thanks to support from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and University of Illinois System’s SHIELD Illinois program. WCHD is pleased to continue offering SHIELD IL Saliva COVID-19 tests
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 1, 2022. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Brian K. Finnicum, age 50 of Monmouth, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Lee County, charging Finnicum with Failure to Appear-Speeding. Finnicum
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Anticipation Ministries to the outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the Valley for an evening of worship and fellowship. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of rain or extreme
Loren A. Oltmanns, 91, died on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. He was born on December 27, 1930, near Coleta, IL, the son of Arthur H. and Mary (Plueger) Oltmanns. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married
Rebecca L. “Becky” Lester, 59 of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was born on May 21, 1963, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Donald and Carol (Williams) Howard. She attended Sterling High School. Becky married Steven Lester on May 24, 1986, in Sterling. She had worked at
Donna M. Brooks, age 93, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Donna was born on January 6, 1929, in Rock Falls, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Beulah (Higley) Barkdoll. She married Marshall Brooks on July 17, 1948, in
The following college or university students earned recognition for excellent achievement in their courses of study. All are from Morrison, IL, unless noted. Aurora University in Aurora, IL, has named Taylor Schauff to the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. Schauff is majoring in Social Work. The Dean’s List
Listed are Morrison High School students who qualified for the 4th Quarter and/or 2nd Semester Honor Rolls, for the 2021-2022 School Year. 4TH QUARTER 4.00 and Above Class of 2022 Clara Bush, Kendra Fisher, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Kristen Peters, Samuel Richards, Allison Taylor, Faith VanderVinne, Lillian
Todd Mickley sent this press release. The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that our 2022 musical guest, performing Thursday, August 18, 2022, is none other than our favorite Dolly Parton tribute artist, Karen as Dolly! From Gospel to Country, Karen Hester has delighted audiences around the world.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Morrison history reveals that athletes that earn a first-place award in Illinois High School Association State competition will have signage placed along the State routes near Morrison, identifying the participants and their accomplishments. At the Monday, June 28, 2022, City Council meeting, Joe
On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 4:40 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies were requested to attempt to locate a subject wanted on a Warrant out of Lee County. Deputies checked several possible locations of this subject. A check of a family member’s residence in rural Sterling, IL, was conducted. The male
Farmers National Bank is celebrating 15 years in the Morrison, IL, community! Farmers National Bank opened a full-service bank in Morrison in 2007. Doug Vanderlaan, Morrison’s Community Bank President, along with his dedicated staff are one of the many reasons behind Farmers National Bank’s continued success in Morrison. FNB is
Carol A. Meurs, 79, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, July 4, 2022, at her home. Carol was born August 9, 1942, in Morrison, IL, to Andrew and Jeannette (Dykstra) Bielema. She was educated in the Cottonwood Grade Schools. She was an 8th grade graduate of Unity Christian School and graduated