Marie Radake, age 85, of Rock Falls, IL, died Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Marie was born August 26, 1930, in Tamaroa, IL, the daughter of Stanley and Iona (Keller) Dublo. She was educated in Tamaroa. Marie married Frank Radake on October 30, 1948, […]
The expected 6:30 p.m. Demolition Derby on Saturday, August 20, 2016, drew a huge crowd–as always–to the Morrison, IL, grandstand. This year, the Whiteside County Fair was the new promoter; Rob Mahnesmith of Chillicothe, IL, was the new event organizer. Casey Lipe recorded lineups, awarded checks, and organized details of […]
Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan advises, “Please remember the Volleyball and Football webstores at Adcraft close soon. The Volleyball store closes on Monday, August 22, and Football [closes] Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Both stores close at midnight of their respected day.” The Morrison Athletic Department will receive a […]
On Saturday, August 20, 2016, Kiley sent a Facebook message to “those…going to the Whiteside County Fair today.” She asked, ” Please wear your Team Shannon shirt to show your support, as she’s fighting for her life.” Shannon Huizenga, Morrison, IL, was diagnosed with cancer this spring. She was the […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 29, 2016. Arrests: On Friday, August 5, 2016, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Britt R. Spangler, age 46 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County Circuit Court, […]
Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees and its Annan Mill Committee members met their generous benefactor, a former Morrisonian who donated to them in December 2015 the Annan Mill. The organization hosted Brent Sikkema and family to an informal reception and meal, on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The gathering took […]
Following are winners from Tuesday, August 16, 2016, exhibitors in these Whiteside County Fair groups: Jr. Agricultural Products; Open Agricultural Products; Junior Hobbies; Open Hobbies; Junior Textiles; Open Textiles; Open Horticulture; Open Swine. All states are Illinois unless noted. James Dobbels of Cambridge, front, took the Champion Single Barrow class. […]
Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison[, IL,] recently made a generous contribution in support of music at the Morrison Farmers’ Market. The Morrison Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday through September 24, 2016, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. On hand for the check presentation were, left-to-right, Corinne Bender (Market Committee), […]
Rally Day is Sunday, September 11, 2016, for “Kids for Christ,” the combined Sunday School program of First Presbyterian and Morrison United Methodist Churches. Everyone is invited to come and check out our “Superheroes” program. Children are welcome to dress as their favorite superhero. We will meet at Morrison United […]
Whiteside County Sheriff Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi reported funding for Crime Stoppers has been slowly dwindling over the past few years. “Even though we are not at a crisis level yet, we definitely don’t want to be. The Crime Stoppers Board [members] have been debating ways to raise some funds. We […]
Judith Ann Larkins, age 73 of Clinton, IA, died Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Mercy Living Center South in Clinton. Judith was born on July 22, 1943, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Gerald and Marian (Tessman) Rummel. She married Richard Larkins on December 7, 1963, at Bethesda Lutheran Church […]
Your baby could be at risk! Use or abuse of opioids (pain killers) during pregnancy could harm your baby. Join Dr. Chloe Salzmann on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., to learn the about the risks of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) on newborns. The free presentation will be held […]
Gayle S. Schmidt, 62, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL. Gayle was born June 26, 1954, in Morrison, the daughter of Faye C. and Norma L. (Robison) Groharing. She worked in Dietary at the Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, for a few […]
Stanley P. Loechel, 66, of Prophetstown, IL, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at University Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Stan was born January 11, 1950, in Lyndon, IL, to Edward S. and Lucille G. (Armstrong) Loechel. He was educated in the Lyndon Grade School and was a graduate […]
Are you a member of the Morrison High School class of 1996? A combination of local events will enrich your 20th year reunion, on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Forest Inn Restaurant and Lounge, 20657 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. At 7:30 p.m., enjoy conversation and drinks at the cash bar. […]