Safe Viewing During Solar Eclipse

On Monday, April 8, 2024, some 31 million people living in a 100+ mile wide path, stretching from Texas to Maine, will be able to witness a rare, total solar eclipse. People in the 48 contiguous States will be able to see at least a partial eclipse. The path of

Two-Vehicle Crash with Fatality

Sheriff John F. Booker reported, “At 9:22 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Whiteside County Deputies along with Illinois State Police, Rock Falls Fire Department, and CGH Ambulance Service responded to a serious, two-vehicle traffic crash, with serious injuries. [It was] at the intersection of IL Route 40 and

April 2 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Approval of March 5, 2024, minutes Public Hearing

Odell Library Program: Aprons on Display

President of Friends of Odell Library Anne Frame submitted this press release. An appealing and noteworthy “Aprons on Display” presentation will be given by Connie Barr, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Odell Public Library Program Room. The address is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.

2024 Arconic Eaglet: Kay

Watch live video of the eagles’ nest: Arconic Eagle Cam. Trivia notes: If you see both parents at the nest, the larger bird is the female, by about 33%. She also has a longer hooked beak. The American Bald eagle is not bald at all; its head is covered by

A Day for Kites

Morrison, IL, Photographer Steve Siefken shared these photographs of a family taking advantage of sunny skies and a stiff wind.

April 5 MCH Auxiliary Collective Goods/Book Sale

Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring the Collective Goods/Book sale in the Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  The event will be held Friday, April 5, 2024, from noon to 2:30 p.m.  This annual fundraiser provides medical scholarships. Expect lots of unusual collective gifts, gadgets, and lovely books

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Today, Friday, March 29, 2024, is designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This is a time to pay special tribute to *9,000,000 Americans who served during the Vietnam War era *58,000 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. *those who never received the recognition they deserved,

Irma Ruth Hoogheem (1929 – 2024)

Irma Ruth Hoogheem, 95, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. Irma was born on February 20, 1929, in Albany, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Gertrude (Vogel) Brondyke. She attended Albany schools and graduated from Fulton High School. Irma married

2024 Cross Walk at 12:15

On Good Friday, March 29, the annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk begins at Resthave Rehabilitation & Health Care, 408 Maple Avenue, at 12:15 p.m.  Community participants should arrive before that time and park their vehicles.  After this service, those who do not wish to walk a half mile to Pleasant

Three Teen Fatalities

At approximately 12:56 p.m., on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received two separate, automatic, crash notifications from cell phones, homing to the intersection of Hahnaman Road and Luther Road, in rural Tampico, IL. Initial investigation by responding Deputies and the Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit determined

March 22 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 22, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 3-26-2024 Robert Box 69 Morrison, IL Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident &

Margaret “Peggy” Jane Terry (1932 – 2024)

Margaret “Peggy” Jane Terry, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Pleasant View Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center, in Morrison, IL. Peggy was born May 5, 1932, in Ackley, IA, to William and Laura (Yokum) Specht. She was a graduate of Clinton High School in Clinton, IA.

Two Unique Services at Ebenezer Reformed Church

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host two memorable services during Holy Week. The Morrison community is encouraged and welcome to attend either or both. On Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the church family will hold a “Funeral Service for Christ.” It will

David “Dave” John Stoudt (1962 – 2024)

David “Dave” John Stoudt, 61, of Boulder, CO, formerly of Morrison, IL, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home. Dave was born August 9, 1962, in Clinton, IA, to Penelope R. “Penny” (Hill) and John G. “Jack” Stoudt. He was educated in the Morrison schools, where he participated