Student Drivers Deliver Pizza to Blood Drive

  Impact Life Blood Center held its most-recent Blood Drive in Morrison, IL, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Morrison High School Driver Education Instructor/Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz supplied this press release and photograph.  He and Blood Drive Co-Advisor Annie Knie

Barbara Ann Duis (1932 – 2024)

  Barbara Ann Duis, 92, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL. Barbara was born June 12, 1932, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Ronald O’Neil and Lynwood Norman.  Parental family differences in religion, Catholic and Protestant, would deny Barbara

Reba Fay (Asbury) Lindstrom (1936 – 2024)

  Reba Fay (Asbury) Lindstrom, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Reba was born August 10, 1936, to William T. and Katherine L. (McCain) Asbury, in Sterling, IL.  She attended Sterling schools.  On September 27, 1952, at the

July 18 ARC Blood Drive Report

  Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted this report of the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The July American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, July 18, from noon to 5:45 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church,

Craig C. Simester (1965 – 2024)

  Craig C. Simester, 58 of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1965, in Sterling, IL, the son of Paul and Sandra (Chronister) Simester and was a graduate of Rock Falls High School.  Craig married the former Sherri Hagen on September 18,

New Trustees on CGH Health Foundation Board

  In June 2024, Larry Cooper and Julia Mendez, both of Sterling, IL, were appointed as new trustees of the CGH Health Foundation Board.  Since 1987, the focus of the Foundation has been to raise funds to sponsor health initiatives, which serve Sauk Valley area children and adults.  As ambassadors

Help Save the Chamber Kiosk

  Morrison Chamber of Commerce uses this kiosk outside its office, at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to inform locals and visitors about events in our City.  Locally built many years ago, it is time for a refresh! The Chamber Board members desire to restore the structure’s functionality and

No Worries to Perform July 28 at Spring Valley

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes No Worries to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship.  A free-will offering will be received.  In case of inclement weather, the concert will

Gregory “Greg” E. Hicks (1963 – 2024)

  Gregory “Greg” E. Hicks, 60, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, July 19, 2024.  He passed at his home. Greg was born October 26, 1963, in Sterling, IL, to Kelly and Lois (Davis) Hicks.  Greg very much enjoyed his family and friends.  Greg was also an

Anna I. Rubright (1943 – 2024)

  Anna I. Rubright, 81 of Rock Falls, IL, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 18, 2024, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Anna was born on January 2, 1943, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Wilford and Alice (Monnier) Bushman.  She was a graduate of Morrison High School.  She married

Lincoln Highway History Program Sunday, July 21

  Editor’s note:  Morrison Historical Society will feature Officers of the Lincoln Highway Association, at a program on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The free program begins promptly at 1:30 p.m.  The public is encouraged to attend.  Much of the following material

First Presbyterian Free Meal Benefits Fire Department

  On Thursday, July 25, 2024, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL,  will host its “4th Annual Morrison Fire Department Benefit.”  There are 360 meals being planned; drive up and support this vital organization.  Fire Department staff will serve from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (or until food runs

July 18 Two-Vehicle Crash

  On Thursday, July 18, 2024, just after 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications began receiving 911 calls, reporting a two-vehicle crash on Moline Road, at the intersection of Yorktown Road, in rural Lyndon, IL.  Responding Deputies determined a white GMC pickup, driven by 79-year-old Phillip Ott of Lyndon,

Leonard “Dale” Hanson (1952 – 2024)

  Leonard “Dale” Hanson, age 71, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home, surrounded by friends and family. Dale was born September 21, 1952 in Morrison, the son of Melvin and Helen (Harvey) Hanson.  He served his Nation in the U. S. Navy as a Hospital