On Monday, June 24, 2024, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications received a 911 call, reporting a two-vehicle crash at U. S. Route 30 and Illinois Route 136, in Fulton, IL. Initial investigation by the sheriff’s Office determined a red Hyundai, driven by 79-year-old Wayne Kubert of
“Between 220 and 230 people were served,” reported a staff member near the end of the Resthave Care & Rehabilitation evening Ice Cream Social, on Thursday, June 20, 2024. It was scheduled from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Currently, 65 residents live in the Nursing Care wing, and 34 reside in
Over the weekend of Friday, June 21, to Saturday, June 22, 2024, three community art snakes were “born” at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Name after celebrated artists, “Pablo Picassssso,” “Vincent van Boa,” and “Sssssalvador Dali” currently reside in the front window. Join this community
Morrison Historical Society welcomes Heritage Canyon interpreter Carol Fritz (second from left) as program presenter, on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and her program begins promptly at 1:30. Fritz will share a short DVD interview with the late Harold Wierenga, who crafted the interpretive village in
Two blocks of 100 East and 100 West Main Street, Morrison, IL, were reserved for the annual, summer Car Show, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22, 2024. All vehicle owners were invited to Ron Weimer’s “always fun; always free” summer show. Weimer has organized Morrison car shows
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, 11 Morrison and Prophetstown, IL, Boy Scouts and four adults departed on a memorable trip to Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch in Custer, SD. Morrison Troop 96 Leader Augie Ufkin earlier noted, “The young men will experience the farthest camping destination Troop 96 has ever
Editor’s note: Boldfaced names indicate artists whose work is for sale at The Loft on Main. Gathering with other Morrisonians on the first day of summer, a score of friends and acquaintances met Thursday morning, June 20, 2024. Some departed before the Editor arrived: Andrea Dalton, Barney Habben, Steve Janssen,
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, history was made at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Dr. Shawn Hanlon and Josh Wade, PA-C, MS (Orthopaedic Surgery), performed the first CGH robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement, with the Stryker Mako Robotic Arm! CGH Medical Center is the only Sauk Valley area hospital
The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that we will have Full Throttle Monster Trucks, again on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Fair visitors will see the famous “Big Foot” truck. Monster Trucks have been a favorite form of entertainment and excitement for decades. Since the 1970s, forms of
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA), Illinois State University (ISU), and the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau announced on Friday, June 18, 2024, that they have reached a five-year contract extension for the IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals. The games will continue at CEFCU Arena on the ISU campus
The following Arrests were made and Citation issued since Friday, June 14, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citation was issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 6-17-2024 Peggy Carney 61 Morrison, IL Expired Registration The public is reminded that these
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, is planning the third expansion in the past five years. Pam Pfister, CEO, presented an architectural rendering of the new expansion to the Morrison City Council on Monday, June 10, 2024. The expansion is projected to cost about $14 million, which
Are you ready for a summer cookout, tasty snacks, and refreshing soft drinks? If so, Morrison High School’s Key Club chapter and members of the Morrison Kiwanis Club invite you to stop by the corner of U. S. Route. 30 and Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Saturday hours are from 9:30
Like the colors of a rainbow, the gardens’ inhabitants burst forth in color…. Summer has arrived, and one cannot help but notice the beauty that surrounds us in Morrison, IL. Gardens are starting to burst into vibrant colors. One such example causes passerby to do a double-take when viewing the
June is National Dairy Month. Honor dairy farmers by attending an event that offers ice cream. Come join residents and staff of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation tonight, Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. The annual Ice Cream Social is from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The cost