Evelyn G. Wilkins, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, September 29, 2017, at Resthave Home, Morrison, IL. Evelyn was born February 20, 1922, in Newton Township, IL, to Nicholas and Clara (Bos) Stuart. She was a graduate of Morrison High School in Morrison. Evelyn married Arnold J. Wilkins on April […]
Pastor Robert E. Burton, 61, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, September 28, 2017, at his home. Bob was born September 17, 1956, in Ottawa, IL, to Eugene R. and Doris L. (Shulz) Burton. He was educated in the Harvard Grade Schools and was a 1974 graduate of Harvard High School […]
Beverly J. Bauscher, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, September 25, 2017, at Resthave Home, Morrison, IL. Beverly was born March 16, 1930, in Morrison, to Allan R. and Luella I. (Schroeder) Armstrong. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1948 graduate of Morrison High School […]
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is cautioning investors to watch out for opportunisticinvestment scams in the wake of widespread damage caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. “Natural disasters like this one have many stories which highlight the best in people as neighborshelp neighbors, but these situations can also bring […]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting bids for the exclusive commercialfishing permit on the Lost Mound Unit (formerly Savanna Army Depot) UpperMississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, located in Carroll and Jo DaviessCounties, Illinois. The bid solicitation period extends from Tuesday, September 12to Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Sealed […]
It’s time once again for area kids to put on their running shoes as the 26th annual Great Pumpkin Dash Cross Country Festival is just around the corner. The Pumpkin Dash sponsored by CGH Medical Center, the Sterling Park District, and Kunes Country Auto Group will take place on Saturday, September […]
By Jerry Lindsey The undefeated Morrison fresh-soph football team was scheduled to be theopening act for the showdown between the undefeated varsity teams fromNewman and Morrison, but they turned out to be the main feature as theydealt the undefeated visitors from Newman a 16-6 loss. Both teams brought in a […]
The Homecoming festivities have dominated the school week and now it was time to hit the gridiron and the temperature at the 5:30 kickoff is 92 degrees. The Ponies have anticipations of extending its win streak of four games and would like to make neighboring Fulton win number five. Keegan […]
If the perfect ‘Friday Night Lights’ scenario is possible it may have occurred at Friday’s Homecoming game between the Fulton Steamers and the Morrison Mustangs. Both teams have started the season with victories and stumbled and are looking to regroup to advance into postseason. Now add to the drama that […]
If the perfect “Friday Night Lights” scenario is possible, it may have occurred at Friday’s Homecoming game between the Fulton Steamers and the Morrison Mustangs. Both teams have started the season with victories and stumbled and are looking to regroup to advance into postseason. Now add to the drama that […]
This essay was written by Dick Polman. Forgive my frequent references to Richard Nixon. It’s just eerie how his impeachable behavior is being replicated by the current con man. As Yogi Berra reputedly said, “It’s like de©jevu all over again.” For instance: When Nixon decided to thwart the FBI’s probe […]
Richard Harwood will review and critique a variety of movie productions in terms of scientifictruths. Prepare to have an entertaining, yet educational evening as Harwood examines the “factor fiction” of Hollywood productions in light of real world astronomy. Professor Richard Harwood is a freelance Earth Science lecturer who earned his […]
The Sterling Public Library is hosting a writing workshop on how to record your life story on every Friday between Friday, September 22, and Friday, November 3, 2017, at 10:00 am in their Community Room. Recording your life story, treasured memories, and special moments will leave a legacy for generations to come. This writing workshop […]
Thursday, September 14, 2017 on her birthday, Shelley Misch received a special gift this year; donating her baby basket to two-day-old Kesingtyn Frye and mer mom, Britni Wiersema. Shelley is the founder of Shelley’s Secret Stork It was birthed out of her desire to have babies, but because of […]