Let our downtown gallery be your source for unique gifts and Christmas items during the holiday season. With over 1000 hand made items available and scores of different artists represented, The Loft on Main has something to offer all tastes and budgets. From stocking-stuffers and hostess gifts, to one-of-a-kind items
City of Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde invites citizens to consider running for election to a pair of critical positions in City Government: City Clerk and Alderperson. Click her for two others opportunities to serve on commissions or boards. These are elected positions. Municipal elections are in April. Election information packets
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Morrison High School rolled to an opening round win at the Pearl City, IL, Holiday Tournament on Saturday, December 10, 2022. The inside game of Shelby and Camryn Veltrop (39 pts.) was too much for the Lady Raiders from Ashton-Franklin Center. Morrison A-F-C
City of Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde invites citizens to consider serving on one of two critical positions. Click her for two opportunities to serve the City of Morrison. Opportunities to serve: Historic Preservation Commission, five members, staggered 3-yr terms The purpose of the commission is to promote the protection, enhancement,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey sent this report. On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the Morrison Girls Basketball Team’s scoring total of the first quarter (24) surpassed the total points scored by the visiting Milledgeville Lady Missiles in the entire game (22.) The MHS Fillies galloped into the win column with a
April House Children’s Advocacy Center has a new location: 101 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The organization will be honored with a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. The public is invited to share in that celebration. An Open House will continue,
Coach Tom Drosopsulos sent these Wrestling results from Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Amboy, IL. Morrison vs Lena-Winslow, Le-Win 66 Morrison 9 106: R. Demeter (LW) Forfeit (M)113: D. Prater (LW) Forfeit (M)120: W. Riffle (M) Fall :27 T. Arnold (LW)126: A. Bauer (LW) Dec. 7-0 C. White (M)132: M.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Coach Kerri Grimm submitted the photo. On Saturday, December 10, 2022, Morrison High School Senior Shelby Veltrop scored her 1000th career point, as a Varsity Filly. She is shown with Coach Grimm.
On Thursday, December8, 2022, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released a video that tells the story behind the 120 Cheri-on-Shifts she completed throughout her decade of service. Since elected to Congress, Bustos has traveled across Northwest and Central Illinois, on 120 Cheri-on-Shift job shadowing stops. During these visits, she walked in the
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the photos. Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary members Jean Tichler, left, and Mary Vos paused for lunch, on Friday, December 9, 2022, while awaiting more shoppers, during the MCHA annual Book and Treasures Sale. It took place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 2, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, December 3, 2022, Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop in the 300 Block of S. Base Street. As a result of the traffic stop, Morrison Police Department cited Kyana J. Fuller, age 25, Morrison,
On Thursday, December 8, 2022, at approximately 8:10 a.m., a Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputy, while on routine patrol in the area of Spring Hill Road and Howard Road, attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle. The vehicle fled the area both on and off the road. Deputies lost
Mick Welding wrote the report. Hannah Zinke (left) Hannah is the daughter of Ryan and Melissa Zinke. She has been involved in B.L.I.N.D., Student Council, FFA, Cheer, Drama, Band, and Choir and is a National Honor Society member. She is a member of 4-H, the 4-H Federation and a JDC
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance, from the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA.). USDA is preparing to roll out the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two, as well as the new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP), which are two programs to help
Alice F. Billings, 82, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Dixon, [IL,] Rehabilitation. Alice was born November 27, 1940, the daughter of Floyd and Evelyn (Silvy) Royer. She married Joe Billings on August 2, 1958, in Sterling. Survivors include her husband, Joe; daughter, Jaini (Joe) Driscoll of