Warren Nice, 101, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison. Warren was born January 28, 1916, in Morrison, to Paul and Ruby (Cobb) Nice. He was educated in the Robertson Grade School in rural Whiteside County and attended Morrison High School. Warren […]
The Morrison Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Morrison Sports Complex Lion’s Pavilion, 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Approve Minutes Summer Extravaganza Update Adjournment
The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., at Morrison Tech Auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows.I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. PUBLIC COMMENT V. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND INFORMATION (No […]
Editor’s note: This article begins a series of informative health essays by Dr. David M. Prator, Jr., BS, DC, of Advantage Care Health in Morrison, IL. First of all, body fat is the second-most abundant substance in your body, ranging from 15-25% of your makeup, with water being the most […]
Pastor Mark Winkelman will hold a prayer service Wednesday evening, July 12, 2017, “for the community, to help us all grieve the death of Peggy Schroeder. We will offer readings and prayers, followed by a time to answer spiritual questions, as best we can.” “The community is invited to join […]
Iona Mae (Buhrow) Stern, 86, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday morning, July 11, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. Iona was born January 1, 1931, in Coleta, IL, the daughter of Edward and Lura (Martin) Buhrow. She married Lloyd Stern on November 26, 1948, at First Evangelical Lutheran […]
Chief of Police Brian Melton stated, “No further information is being released today [Monday, July 10,] regarding the Fire and Death Investigation at 805 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Juvenile hearings and an autopsy are scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 11, 2017. More information may be released later tomorrow or […]
On Monday, July 24, 2017, the Morrison, IL, St. Jude Ride motorcyclists will be busing tables at Pizza Ranch, 3900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. Ten percent of sales and all tips will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital–the premier research hospital for cancer and other diseases of children. Join […]
The next meeting of the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will be on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the new Lincoln Learning Center, 611 Third Street, in Sterling, IL, next door to the Lincoln-Manahan Home Museum. The Lincoln Learning Center will be dedicated at 12:30 p.m. and be followed by the […]
Rock Falls Rotary will prepare your lunch and/or supper on Monday, July 31, 2017, during its 78th annual Corn Boil. The event is from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Rock Falls, IL, Community Building, 601 W. 10th Street. Add pulled pork or hot dog sandwiches, chips, dessert, and […]
Former Savanna resident, Michele Brown, TV personality, lifestyle artisan, and founder of Remake.Life, will present a hands-on craft program on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL. Her informal presentation begins at 1:00 p.m. and will last approximately two hours. Vivacious […]
Written by Arthur Donart, Ph.D. Actually, I’m too old to go back and finish the job. By the time I was halfway through basic training, the Armistice had taken effect. In war, an armistice is a temporary cease fire; it is not a “peace treaty.” Enemies remain enemies. We have […]
On Saturday, June 8, 2017, at approximately 1:06 p.m., Morrison Police, along with the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and the Morrison Fire Department, responded to a house fire at 805 W. Park Street in Morrison, IL. As firefighters made entry to the house, a body was located inside the residence. […]
The City of Morrison held a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. One topic was on the agenda, opening a public dialogue to preliminary discussion of a “Potential Main Street Construction Project.” […]
Peggy Sue Schroeder, 53, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, at her home. Peggy was born June 3, 1964, in Savanna, IL, to Joseph T. and Leota M. (Noel) Cravatta. She graduated from Mt. Carroll High School in 1983. She attended NIU in DeKalb, IL, and received her […]