Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 1, 2017. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-2-17 Elvira Garcia 69 Sterling, IL Disobeyed Traffic Control Device 9-2-17 William J. Geronzin 69 Clinton, IA […]
On Monday, June 26, 2017, at 6:00 a.m., Whiteside County became the employer of all 9-1-1 telecommunicators in Whiteside County. Whiteside County now has two 9-1-1 Centers at the Sheriff’s Office in Morrison, IL. The 9-1-1 Center in Morrison has not changed. Sterling Police Department, in Sterling, IL. However the […]
Dance class began on Thursday, September 7, 2017, for one local girl. Sponsor Courtney Taylor, Morrison, IL, designed an amazing giveaway, as a way to give back to her community. Taylor teamed with dance instructor LeAnn Schaefer, to offer a free year of dance lessons, at LeAnn’s Dance Connection (LDC) […]
Timber Lake Playhouse will present the much-acclaimed and Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “”Million Dollar Quartet”,” Friday, September 8, 2017, through Sunday, September 17, in Mount Carroll, IL. The production, directed by Courtney Crouse, will play a total of eight performances over two weekends. “Million Dollar Quartet” is the true-life story […]
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol will hold their annual Youth Fishing Derby, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. Children ages 15 and under are eligible to fish in Lake Carleton, near the Marina. A parent or guardian must sign for each child. There […]
On Monday, August 28, 2017, Morrison Tech welcomed their largest class in ten years. This year brought an enrollment growth of 70% over the prior year. Among the new Class of 2019 are five Karate Black Belts, three Eagle Scouts, and a magician. Students come from 45 high schools and […]
The Morrison Rotary Club held their annual picnic at Morrison-Rockwood Park on Sunday, August 30, 2017. Our able-bodied planning committee of Mike Wiersema, John Prange, Mike Gunderson, Gary Steinert, Ron Coplan, and photographer Merle Reisenbigler again put together a wonderful evening, complete with amazing food and great fellowship.
Peggy J. “Jeanne” Weaver, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home. Jeanne was born on January 25, 1932, in Morrison, to George and Edythe (Getty) Weaver. She attended the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1949. She attended Coe College, University […]
Editor’s Note: Dave Engaldo submitted this press release. The cities of Savanna, IL, and Sabula, IA, are planning a series of events around the dedication and opening of a new bridge, that spans the Mississippi River, linking the two communities. The $80.6 million bridge replaces one constructed in 1932. […]
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 9/1/2017 at 9:58 p.m. Nicole L. Mellon, 32, of Monroe Center, IL, was stopped for expired registration at the Hilltop Gas Station in Monroe Center and arrested for Wanted on Warrant. Mellon posted bond and was released. […]
The Morrison High School athletes shown below suited up on a day off school, Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2017, to entertain fans who rarely see them perform in person. Karla Burn stated, “MHS cheerleaders and football players were kind enough to come to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, […]
This essay was written by Dick Pohlman. Contact him at dickpolman7@gmail.com. Let’s stick with the story about the Dreamers–the 800,000 young immigrants Trump wants to kick out of the Country– because, we need to talk about the Democrats. You may remember the Democrats . They’re the people who need a […]
This essay was written by John L. Micek. Quite beyond being morally repugnant and an offense to human decency, the Trump White House’s announcement Tuesday[, Septmber 6, 2017,] that it is rescinding the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals,” or DACA, is the ultimate exercise in political cynicism. By punting the […]
Please follow the attached link to read the 2017 Sauk Valley Community College “Report to the Community.” Read here. In the pages and photos of the report, you will learn more about last year’s accomplishments and activities ways SVCC has expanded its reach how SVCC contributed to the community. Visit […]
Carol Chandler, left, of Dixon, IL, became interested when she learned that a good friend’s grandmother came west aboard an orphan train. Chandler, a member of the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society Board of Directors, quickly became fascinated with the topic. She has been doing research for almost ten […]