Morrison Rotary Donates Books to B.L.I.N.D.

B.L.I.N.D. stands for Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die. There are 14 B.L.I.N.D. leaders at Morrison High School. The B.L.I.N.D. leaders go to Northside Elementary, read a holiday story out loud to each classroom, and give a book and a handmade bookmark to each Northside student. B.L.I.N.D. does this every

Wrestling Results of December 13

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Following are the results of a Wrestling triangular meet on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Morrison High School, Morrison, IL. Morrison vs Winnebago106: Forfeit (W) Forfeit (M)113: Forfeit (W) Forfeit (M)120: C. Whitehead (W) Fall 5:20 W. Riffle (M)126: L. Milder (M) Forfeit

Fulton Outplayed Morrison

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Thursday, December 15, 2022, encounter between arch rivals Fulton, IL, and Morrison, IL, ended in an overpowering victory for the host Steamers, 57-27.  The Steamers controlled the  play from the opening tip and ran out to a 31-point halftime advantage. The Mustangs were never

Morrison Rotary Donates Children’s Books to Library

As part of Rotary District 6420’s 2022-23 initiative–to put a new book into circulation for every member–Morrison Rotary Club approached Morrison, IL, Odell Public Library, for its needs and “wish list.” Librarian (and Rotarian) Meridith Layne picked 45 (roughly the number of members of Morrison Rotary Club) children’s books to

December 16 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 16 , 2022. Arrests: On Thursday, December 17, 2022, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Isabelle L. Ramirez, age 27 of Morrison, IL, in the 600 block of E. Lincolnway,

2022 Christmas Services

You are invited to celebrate 2022 Christmas Eve and Christmas morning services at 15 of these 16 Morrison, IL, churches. “Adoration” was painted by Hugo van der Goes. Bethesda Lutheran Church–301 W. South Street, will have Candlelight service on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, at 6:00 p.m. This service will

Resthave Staff Christmas Party

Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the article and photo. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held their annual Christmas Staff Party on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Staff enjoyed an Open House, where they could come in for lunch. It consisted of sandwiches from Arthur’s Deli, pasta salad,

Morrison Winter Park Grand Opening December 27

The recent December snowfall has prepared Morrison Winter Park for sledding, just in time for the Grand Opening of the newest City recreation facility. Morrison Department of Fun and Friends of the Parks invite the public to bundle up and enjoy winter fun, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, from 3:00

April House Moves to Main Street

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photographs. April House Children’s Advocacy Center for Whiteside County, IL, has aided the child abuse prosecution and healing process, since 2015. While located at 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, the professional staff conducted interviews and reviewed cases of child abuse

Pruis Added Artistry to Fire Helmet

The Editor visited the Fire Department, at 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, to interview Firefighters, about their annual toy delivery event. Between 5:00 and 7:30 p.m., they would bring toys to 104 Morrison children, using two grand fire engines that carried one Santa each,

Whiteside Residents Encouraged to Act

Whiteside County Economic Development Director Gary Camarano urges all Whiteside County residents to join in the challenge to maximize the internet quality of Whiteside County. A press release on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, offers details of the project and explains the rewards that the urgency to act offers. Whiteside County

Morrison Athletes Honored

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted these award winners. The following Morrison High School athletes earned recognition in December 2022. Two Swimmers were named to the All Metro Swimming Team. Congratulations to Morrison High School swimmer Schyon Drolema, on her 1st Team selection to the Quad Cities All Metro Swimming Team.

Fillies Dominate Erie-Prophetstown

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted these results. Shelby Veltrop scored 16 of her game high 22 points in the second quarter, to aid the Morrison Fillies in earning a dominant victory over the Erie-Prophetstown Lady Panthers, on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Final score was 53-19. Morrison Erie-Prophetstown player pts. player

SHIELD Testing Closed Until December 27

Due to the hazardous weather expected the next few days, SHIELD IL Labs and Whiteside County Health Department Testing will be closed on Thursday, December 22, 2022. They plan to resume normal operations Tuesday, December 27.