Edna Anne Spencer, 90, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Edna was born on January 24, 1931, in Spring Valley, IL, the daughter of Louis and Lois (Noling) Byvick. She was educated in the Sterling, IL, schools through
The last few years haven’t been easy years for Northwest Illinois manufacturers, and 2022 will get even more challenging. Workforce challenges have been, and remain, one the biggest challenges facing employers in Northwest Illinois. If the region’s manufacturers are to remain competitive, this problem needs to be addressed. With a
John D. Brodrecht, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. John was born April 18, 1947, in Galena, IL, to Delbert John and Irene Marie (Johnson) Brodrecht. He was educated in the Galena Grade Schools and attended Galena High School.
The Gateway Area’s Community Chorus, “RiverChor,” presents “With Hope We Shall Rise,” on Sunday, November 21, 2021. The program begins at 3:00 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue S., Clinton, IA. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. The concert will explore songs of crisis, including “Think on Me”
Morrison Diet Club (MDC) has been active for decades. They welcome everyone; currently, there are 12 female members in the support group. MDC member Pam Pickens noted, “We have weigh-in every Monday morning at Bethesda Lutheran Church-ELCA, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, starting at 9:00 a.m., with a meeting at
As winter rapidly approaches and COVID-19 virus remains a threat, there are possibilities of changes in the student attendance priority. It is likely to create a spike in parents desiring remote learning for their children. This threat was the topic of much discussion in the River Bend School District Board
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, November 12, 2021. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-14-2021 Shawn M. Hintz 24 Clinton, IA Improper Use of Electronic Device (Cell Phone) 11-18-2021 Rebecca
Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will feature two musicals in November and December. All concerts are in the TLP theatre; musicals begin at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling the Box Office at 815-244-2035. The Box Office is open every
Orville Eugene Buikema, 89, of Clinton, IA, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 15, 2021. Orville was born November 25, 1931, in Morrison, IL, to Richard and Hattie (Byland) Buikema. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1950. He enlisted in
While scrolling through Facebook on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, the Editor came across an attractive, unique, seasonal stamp scam. It was written by an illiterate scammer, with little precision. This advertisement was selling “a packet” of 100 postage stamps. It stated stamps were “on sale” for “$39.9” “from U. S
Temperatures were in the low 30s, and crystalline flurries glittered in the sunlight, during “Third Thursday,” on November 18, 2021, outside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Nevertheless, inside the comfortable gallery, 12 male and female community members “visited” with each other, over free coffee, juice,
Morrison Lions Club member Bob Smith stated, “There is still time to sponsor a large, United States flag, to be displayed along U. S. Route 30 or IL Route 78. Sponsor a new flag to honor a veteran, family member, or friend, or just to support the flag replacement drive.
Brenda K. Stuart, 58, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. Brenda was born March 19, 1963, in Morrison, IL, to Donald and Ruby (Forster) Stuart. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Attendance at the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education meeting, on November 13, 2021, presented the typical numbers (15-20) at meeting, since the District changed location to the Farm Bureau building, 100 E. Knox Street, Morison, IL. Opening visitor remarks
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on November 18, 2021, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors open. Male and female community members are invited to relax in conversation with free coffee, juice, and home-baked treats. Someone said, “The work