Editor’s note: text source, The Associated Press. In an historic change, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is announcing plans to admit girls into the Cub Scouts–starting next year–and to establish a new program for older girls using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts. The Board of Directors voted unanimously […]
The Whiteside Forum will kick off the 2017-2018 expert speaker season, on Thursday, October 26, 2017, with a discussion on “Medicaid and Medicare.” The program will be presented by Cory Law–of the Whiteside County Health Department–and Lindsay Anderson–of the Whiteside County Senior Center. We will host our event in the […]
In Morrison, IL, Northside Elementary, located at 520 N. Genesse Street, will host a blood drive from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Monday, October 16, 2017. The drive will be held in the Cafeteria and is open to the public. To donate, please contact Denise Batterton at 815-772-2153. Appointments are appreciated; walk-in donors […]
Donald F. Stralow, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, September 4, 2017, in Madison, WI. Donald was born November 3, 1926, in Morrison, the son of Herman and Elise (Hayen) Stralow. He served in the Army from August 1944 to December 1946 during World War II, and in the Army […]
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 10-10-17 at 2:00 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of Prophet Road and Riverdale Road, Rock Falls, IL, for a single-vehicle traffic crash. Investigation revealed that an eastbound International Semi truck driven by […]
Louise E. Bielema, 86, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Louise was born November 21, 1930, in Newton Township, IL, to Peter and Florence (Geerts) VanderVinne. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and […]
On Monday, October 16, 2017, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will present “Harriet Tubman: The New Face on the 20- Dollar Bill.” Storyteller and living history actor Marlene Rivero will bring Harriet Tubman to life. Tubman, nicknamed “Moses” because of the […]
Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC) will host its annual Fall Summit on Community and Economic Development, on Friday, October 27, 2017, at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL. “We look forward to seeing you there, and we encourage you to invite your associates to attend as […]
Everyone loves a great rummage sale! Join us in the Parish Hall on Friday, October 13, 2017, from noon to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 14, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Enjoy two days of rummage sale bargains and delicious fresh-baked goods. St. Mary’s Catholic Church is located at 13220 […]
KWQC-TV6 Features Writer Fran Riley returned to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Monday, October 9, 2017, for an interview with Historical Society Trustee Stephanie Vavra. His interview focused on this year’s Sesquicentennial birthday of beloved author Laura Ingalls Wilder. Riley previously interviewed Board President Harvey Zuidema. […]
The Tuesday, September 10, 2017, City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Tori McDaniels, Whiteside County Public Transportation Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Commission Morrison […]
Dorothy A. Huizenga, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Pleasant View Home, Morrison. Dorothy was born January 25, 1938, in Clyde Township, IL, to Leroy and Doris I. (Detra) Fletchic. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1956 graduate of […]
The Morrison Mustangs journeyed to Orion, IL, to keep alive their dim playoff hopes, on Friday, October 6, 2017. Instead, they met the running of Sam West, the arm of Dawson Schulenburg, and Mother Nature to carry home a 35-7 defeat.
The weather app was on most phones in Orion, IL, as the Morrison Ponies took the field to defend their undefeated record, on Friday, October 6, 2017. The weather held off to allow them to record a 34-8 victory.
Brantley James Albert Delp, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017, just hours after being born on Friday, October 6, at Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo, IL. “You were here a moment…but left a lifetime of love.” March of Dimes Brantley will be greatly missed by his parents, Samantha Burleson and Drew […]