Anna “Betty” Elizabeth Allen, 86, of Cordova, IL, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, September 11, 2016, at her home. Betty Elizabeth Allen was born December 11, 1929, in Rock Island, IL, the daughter of James Henry and Mayme Almedia (Newman) Crosby. She graduated from Cordova High School in 1948. […]
Another cool night for football greeted the crowd at Roscoe Eades Stadium, as the Newman Central Catholic Comets hosted the Morrison Mustangs in Sterling, IL. Many fans remember the tough rivalry games that existed between 2008 and 2012. They recalled specific plays that turned the outcome and propelled the winner […]
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 9/7/16 at about 10:15 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single semi-tractor trailer crash at the intersection of W. Lincolnway and Emerson Roads. Investigation revealed a 2006 Kenworth driven by Steven T. Portner, 64, […]
Explore the night sky on Saturday, October 1, 2016, from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL. Come to the Marina & Restaurant. University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists will take you on a tour of the solar system. Discover the stars and hear the stories of […]
Master Gardeners in Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties will spend the summer attending local farmers’ markets, to share their knowledge about tomato diseases, growing herbs, general care of berries, planting garlic, pruning fruit trees, and much more. They will have plenty of great recipes to hand out to patrons and […]
Judy Buntemeyer, left, aka “Momma J,” entertained Resthave Home residents with her singing, costume props, and humor on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. She is from Goose Lake, IA. Buntemeyer is pictured singing with Emma “M” Schroeder from Morrison, IL. Karla Burn stated, “Buntemeyer comes to entertain at Resthave[, 408 Maple […]
Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi wants to alert residents and businesses to “smash and grab” burglaries taking place in the area. Characteristics of a “smash and grab” are speed and surprise. A “smash and grab” involves smashing a barrier, usually a window in a shop or a showcase, grabbing valuables, […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 2, 2016. Arrests: On Sunday, September 4, 2016, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a call of a motor vehicle crash, in the area of 444 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Upon […]
Editor’s note: Hillary Blevins submitted this photograph. Long before her 8:00 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2016, misty photograph was taken, Beckwith Commercial Roofing, Inc. employees were well into the day’s task, atop the Morrison Fire Station at 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. In preparation for laying a new flat […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 13, 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 August 2, 2016, minutes New Business Request to […]
The streets of downtown Morrison will be transformed into a work of art on Saturday, September 17, 2016, during Paint the Town. The Children’s Art Preservation Association (CAPA) will use local artists and art students to participate in another popular aspect of this event–the painting of shop windows and storefronts […]
As Saturday, September 1, 2016, rapidly approaches, details necessary for a fun Paint the Town are falling into place. Paints are ordered, t-shirt designs (with the “Art Matters” theme) are finalized and ordered, food vendors are assigned, and sponsorships are in place. Anticipation of a fun day of creating memories […]
Julia Deter submitted this link to the Morrison Fillies Volleyball team Skill Survey, from their Thursday, September 8, 2016, meet against Riverdale High School. Morrison lost one to two. Click here to view the team statistics.
Julia Deter submitted this link to the Morrison Fillies Volleyball team Skill Survey, from their Thursday, September 1, 2016, meet against Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico[, IL,] High School. Morrison lost 0 to 2. Click here to view the team statistics.
The 4000-acre Nachusa Grasslands preserve, shown in the following photographs, consists of large remnant prairie, woodlands, and wetlands being reconnected through habitat restoration. This creates one of the largest and most biologically diverse grasslands in Illinois. Working hand-in-hand with Conservancy staff, a dynamic community of volunteer stewards collect and plant […]