Did you witness the passage through Morrison, IL, of the Union Pacific Railroad’s 800 Class, steam locomotive, “Big Boy?”
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this feature and the top two photograph. Congratulations are extended to Morrison Chamber of Commerce, for organizing the return of a Farmers Market for the Morrison, IL area. The gathering of vendors on the walks of the Whiteside County Fairgrounds was the attraction that locals
Phyllis Weinstine, nee Bronstein, age 87, of Highland Park, IL, and Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Phyllis was raised in Albany Park , IL, and was a graduate of Von Steuben High School. She attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated from Roosevelt University. After
Use the E. Lincolnway rear entrance to visit The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Watch three artists produce art using various media. Hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
On Friday, August 6, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 13 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 8 (Under 20), 3 (30s), 2 (40s.) There were four recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 7398; (4.7%); Daily Case Count of 13; Total Fatalities 174; Daily Death Count 0. Total Positive
Rich Manieri is a Professor of Journalism at Asbury University in Kentucky. Reach him at manieri2@gmail.com. “It’s interesting when people die,” wrote Don Henley in the anti-media-sensationalism song “Dirty Laundry,” back in 1982. Not much has changed since. There are more media outlets and platforms than ever, but tragedy still
Christine Flowers is an Attorney and a Columnist for the Delaware County Daily Times; she can be reached at cflowers1961@gmail.com. The other day, someone reminded me that I had a public Facebook page entitled “Christine Flowers, Columnist and Radio Host.” I rarely post there, which is why I’d almost forgotten
Terry W. Dickerson, 71 of Rock Falls, IL, died Thursday August 5, 2021, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. He was born on September 6, 1949, in Sterling, IL, the son of John N. and Mary Jean (Kuykendall) Dickerson. He attended local schools and was employed at the former Parish
Carl Golden is a Senior Contributing Analyst with the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy, at Stockton University in New Jersey. Email him at cgolden1937@gmail. Even as the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus rips through the Country, sending infections and hospitalizations soaring to levels not experienced in months,
At the corner of N. Cherry and E. High Streets, the Editor met two Morrison, IL, youngsters who accompanied 12-week-old Rose on her Thursday, August 5, 2021, 6:00 p.m. evening walk. Rose is a Bernedoodle, blended from Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle sire and dam. The puppy at that point
Whiteside County Health Department reported on Thursday, August 5, 2021, that COVID-19 transmission in Whiteside County–and much of Region 1–is now considered “Substantial” or “High.” Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends all individuals mask indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Stop the spread by getting vaccinated, masking, social distancing, handwashing, and
On Thursday, August 12, 2021, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Drive-Up Meal, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) The meal will feature Pulled BBQ Chicken sandwich, coleslaw, chips, and a cookie. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street;
These late-July 2021 recommendations apply to Phase 5 in all Illinois businesses, venues, and public spaces. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends the following, based on the “Centers for Disease Control Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People.” • Instruction for fully vaccinated people given new evidence
Philip Edwin Bruketta, 75, died at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Philip was born July 15, 1946. in Canton, IL, the son of George and Charlotte Irene (Wilcoxen) Bruketta. He married Barbara Murphy on April 17, 1971, at St.
It’s time to purchase fresh peaches and blueberries from Michigan. Both luscious fruits will be available two miles south of Morrison, IL, on Route 78, at the white house on the left (east) side of the road, just south of Tegler’s Amish Furniture, 13459 Crosby Road. Donna McCanse stated, “It