The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday December 30th, 2022. Arrests: On Monday, December 31, 2022, at approximately 6:12 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a reported two-vehicle accident, at the intersection of U. S. Highway 30 and Jackson Street. As a result of this investigation, Morrison Police
Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings from Sunrise on Monday, January 9, 2023 to Sunset on Tuesday, January 10. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker, that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag
The Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society January Meeting, is Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The general public is invited to a presentation titled, “The History of America’s favorite Food: Pizza!” The location is Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. Our presenter is Wolf Koch. Most
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The inside dominance of the Morrison Fillies kept the Rockridge Rockets grounded and resulted in a 58-34 victory, at Taylor Ridge, IL, on Thursday, January 5, 2023. player pts. player pts. Bewer E. 0 DeCook 3 Brewer B. 0
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared this report. Morrison High School grapplers finished 1-and-1 at the Riverdale Rams Triangular Wrestling Meet, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. MORRISON 42, PUTNAM COUNTY 24106: A. Smith (PC) Forfeit (M)113: Forfeit (PC) Forfeit (M)120: Forfeit (PC) Forfeit (M)126: C. White (M) Forfeit (PC)132: L. Milder
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Sterling, IL, Newman Comets outscored the Morrison Mustangs from the free throw line, to cap a close 46-43 contest on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The Mustangs gave the Comets 27 free throw attempts, and they connected on 15, to generate the difference in a
Members of Morrison Historical Society will gather for their Annual Business Meeting, on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 102 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. for socializing, before 1:30. No program is scheduled. Refreshments will be served. After a brief business meeting, nominations will
On Thursday, January 5, 2023, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office released data collected during a recent “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday enforcement campaign. The Office partnered with Illinois Department of Transportation and Law Enforcement across the State. From Friday, December 16, through Monday, January 2, 2023, the Whiteside County
January Photography Workshops The Loft on Main will sponsor two Photography workshops at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morison, IL, on Thursday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Workshops will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The subject on January 26 is “See with an Artist’s
Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. wrote this essay. A recent election in a New York Congressional district has raised some serious questions concerning our democratic form of Government. By a narrow margin, 37-year old George Santos, the Republican candidate, was declared the winner. He campaigned on his background as being
C. E. “Nip” Hartman, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Nip was born April 26, 1944, in Morrison, to Harry and Edith (Gerdes) Hartman and was a 1962 graduate of Chadwick High School. Nip served in the United
Karla Burn wrote this feature and supplied the photo. Brad Noble of Morrison IL, won the Queen of Hearts Jackpot on Thursday, December 1, 2022, and he was present for the drawing at Brick Block Pub (BBP), 105 W. Main Street, Morrison. He won 50% of the just-short-of-$20,000 jackpot. Congratulations
A fluffy, swiftly-melted snowfall began late Wednesday night, December 14, 2022, and continued into the next day. Weather was not a problem for those who attended the final Third Thursday coffee time of this year, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on December 15. Business
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this feature and photo. Sensory therapy items were recently donated to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL, as part of the CGH Health Foundation Dementia Project. The special radio, Otamatone synthesizer, and hand bells are easy-to-use music therapy items. They will
Morrison Music Theatre Association will be hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 1:00 p.m,. at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL. MMTA invites all who are interested to attend this meeting. There are slots available on the Board of Directors for anyone interested