At 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2016, Morrison Chamber of Commerce paid a surprise visit to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Chamber members happily honored Quality of Life Coordinator Jamie Troutman, with the December 2016 Because Nice Matters, Customer Service Award. Her colleagues kept her out of sight […]
Dorothy Katherine Tegeler, 96, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Resthave Home, Morrison. Dorothy was born November 6, 1920, in Fulton, IL, to Claus and Winnie (Londo) Norman. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Erie High School in […]
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12-04-16 at 3:00 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Prophetstown/Lyndon Fire Protection District and EMS responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash on Moline Road east of Lyndon, IL. A vehicle driven by Shawn M. Smith, […]
James O. Green, Sr., 69 of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. James was born on February 16, 1947, in Chicago, IL, the son of James J. and Ruth (Ziegler) Green. He is a United States Navy Veteran and served in the War […]
Jessie Dykema, 94, of Pleasant View Home, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 4, 2016, at the home. Jessie was born October 15, 1922, in Garden Plain, IL, to Joe G. and Minnie (Jarsema) Ottens. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. She married […]
John W. Wimer, 83, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Cambridge, OH, died Saturday, December 3, 2016, at his home. John was born May 28, 1933, in Upshur County, WV, to Ralph W. and Bernice (Cutright) Wimer. He was a graduate of Cambridge High School and attended Ohio University. He served […]
For the last decade, Morrison, IL, professional photographer Steven A. Siefken, left, has found miniature versions of his art in area homes and businesses. He compiles a dozen compelling color photographs into an annual calendar. The majority of photos are taken in the area, and each calendar has a theme. […]
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen estimated “80-to-100” electrified luminaries and 14 bountiful crimson bows were purchased in November 2016, to add to the Christmas ambience of Morrison, IL. The decorative items were financed by a generous donation from Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Voices of Praise, a 90-voice choir. Because […]
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen estimated “80 to 100” electrified luminaries and 14 bountiful crimson bows were purchased in November 2016, to add to the Christmas ambience of Morrison, IL. The decorative items were financed by a generous donation from Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Voices of Praise, a 90-voice […]
During the Morrison, IL, Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2016, Don Miller was honored as Christmas Parade Grand Marshal. His exceptional community service and love of Morrison made him a wonderful candidate for this year’s parade. Miller has given so much of his time and effort over the […]
On Thursday, December 1, 2016, at 11:20 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 2100 block of E. French in Yeowardsville in rural Rock Falls, IL, for a fight in progress involving possible gun shots. Deputies arrived as well as officers from Rock Falls Police, Sterling Police, Illinois State […]
“Snowflakes and Diamonds,” the latest short film produced by Johnick Petry, of Morrison, IL, debuted on Thursday, December 1, 2016. An audience of over 400 appreciative viewers gathered at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL. The premiere began at 7:00 p.m., with no charge to the public. The […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 18, 2016. Arrests: On Thursday, November 24, 2016, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a motor vehicle crash (property damage only; no injuries) in the area of N. Base Street and W. […]
Throughout the day Saturday, December 3, 2016, the public is invited to place silent auction bids on a collection of handcrafted snowmen, who are on display at Wells Fargo Bank NA,100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The starting bids open at $20 for this Chamber of Commerce fundraiser. Bidding continues until 7:30 […]
Currently there are two web stores open through Adcraft. Both web stores will be open until early next week. Apparel from both stores will be delivered before Christmas. The links to both stores are included. A Morrison Spirit Wear store is open, for anyone looking for nonsport-specific Morrison apparel, at […]