Wilma A. Trouth, 94, Dixon, IL, died, Thursday, December 1, 2016, at KSB Medical Center, Dixon. Wilma was born September 16, 1922, in Javer, Germany, the daughter of Anton B. and Ida (Bruns) Koester. She married Robert Lee Trouth on November 30, 1944, in Sterling, IL, at Messiah Lutheran Church. […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of November 1, 2016, minutes New Business Tour of […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of November 1, 2016, minutes New Business Request to […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of November 1, 2016, minutes New Business Request to […]
Professional Director and Producer Johnick Petry discussed his latest–and local–short film endeavor, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, the day before the film premieres at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL. This Thursday, December 1, first showing of the movie will begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening […]
Gerald L. Hamstra, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Morrison Community Hospital. Gerald was born February 13, 1935, in Morrison, to Marvin and Inez (Tenboer) Hamstra. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1953 graduate of Erie High School in […]
Joyce M. Conboy, age 98, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Morningside of Sterling, in Sterling. Joyce was born October 27, 1918, in Rock Falls, IL. She married John Conboy on November 20, 1940, in Davenport, IA. He preceded her in death on August 13, 1975. Joyce […]
Raymond Ralph Bielema, 97, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at the nursing home. He was born September 25, 1919, in Fulton to Jacob R. and Alice (VanderSchaaf) Bielema. He was educated in the Smith Grade School of rural Whiteside County, IL. He married […]
On Monday, November 28, 2016, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Mayor Everett Pannier called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.; he called for adjournment at 7:16. In attendance were City Clerk Melanie […]
Sunday, November 27, 2016, marked the first Sunday of Advent. This period begins four Sundays before Christmas and is observed in commemoration of the coming of Christ into the world. On that day, after the “Hanging of the Greens” ceremony at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, […]
The Carroll-Jo Daviess Daughters of the American Revolution in conjunction with the Department of Defense, honored veterans of the Viet Nam War from Lanark, Mt. Carroll, and Shannon, IL, in a ceremony at the Heritage Center in Lanark, on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Each veteran was presented with a certificate […]
Kunes County Auto Group of Morrison, 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is finalizing one holiday promotion while beginning a second. Until the end of the November, visitors can “Fill the [Chevy] Cruz” with non-perishable items for Morrison Friends Food Pantry. As a “thank you,” the dealership offers two specials: $189/month […]
Saturday, November 26, 2016, was the annual clean-up day at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with preparation and decoration for the upcoming Christmas walk. The canyon invites visitors to enter the buildings and enjoy refreshments, on Saturday, December 3, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Canyon-by-candlelight is a […]
On Monday, November 28, 2016, the 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 Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers and Department Heads Consent Agenda […]
Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will offer Christmas spirit to the community, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Children of the congregation will give visitors a free popcorn ball with a message inside, between the hours of 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Adults are invited to register for […]