The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Thursday, June 10, 2021.
Thursday, June 17, 2021, was an idyllic, summer day. Gillian and Wren West seized the opportunity to create a Lemonade Stand fundraiser, at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Mother Kelly West stated, “It was 100% their idea. They raised $20!” The money they raised will benefit the future Bark […]
Editor’s note: On Thursday, June 17, 2021, Illinois Sheriff’s Association President Sheriff Brian VanVickle submitted this letter to Rob Jeffreys, Director of Illinois Department of Corrections. It concerns DOC-sentenced inmates who are still being staffed in County jails. That situation affects County budgets, paid by County taxpayers.
Jill Kaufman will hold a Moving Sale from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at her home, 407 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. She lives opposite Morrison First Baptist Church, near the entrance to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. She experienced the passing of three family members recently. Kaufman is in possession of […]
Ben Vandermyde, son of David and Patricia Vandermyde, stated his parents “awoke to the smell of smoke at 1:00 a.m.,” on Monday, June 14, 2021. They had slept soundly, so the faint chirp of the smoke detector did not wake them immediately. The 61-year-olds “grabbed their slippers, glasses, and [Dad’s] […]
Riley A. Wilkens, 19, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home. Riley was born September 1, 2001, in Sterling, IL, to Todd and Susan (Habben) Wilkens. He attended Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 2020. Riley joined the National Guard as a […]
Ruth Elaine Meyer, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. Ruth was born June 20, 1948, in Forest City, IA, to Emil and Sophia (Harringa) Ouderkerk. She was educated in the Fenton, IL, grade school and graduated from Morrison High […]
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) awarded White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) funds to purchase saddles and riding equipment. WHOA Director Tawny Wiersema said, “The funds are very much appreciated. We are in need of saddles and a few more ‘free lease’ horses.” WHOA averages 40 students but currently has […]
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Team Leader, submitted this report. The Thursday, May 20, 2021, ARC blood drive was held at St. Mary Catholic Church hall, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, sponsored by the St. Mary Parish Family. St, Mary Catholic Church sponsors two drives per year and has […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and resubmitted a Sectionals photo. The IHSA State Track and Field finals held at Eastern Illinois University are always the goal of high school athletes. Morrison Filly Jordan Gallantine had her dream fulfilled on Thursday, June 10, 2021, as she competed in three […]
Douglas D. House, 90, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home. Doug was born August 10, 1930, in Como, IL, the son of Paul W. and Loretta (Chapman) House. Douglas House and Rosalouise Robinson (Monnier) were married on April 27, 1951, in Galesburg, IL. Doug was […]
Tom Purcell is an author and humor columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Email him at Tom@TomPurcell.com. [Do you] need to learn how to unclog a shower drain, jump-start a car, shave your face without bleeding to death, or successfully address dozens of other practical, adult, daily activities? “Rob Kenney offers […]
This essay was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. The recent violence in the Middle East was a “George Floyd” event that settles nothing. First a group of White Supremacists march through a Black neighborhood shouting, “Kill all niggers.” Sorry for the mix up! It was a group of […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes No Worries to the outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the valley for an evening of praise and worship. We will serve Root Beer Floats!
On Monday June 14, 2021, Donald G. Devers died in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Don was born December 22, 1935, in Sterling, IL, the son of Earl and Lois (Taylor) Devers. Don served in […]