Get ready to “Read for the Win,” Morrison. Odell Public Library’s Olympic-themed, summer reading programs offer fun opportunities for children, teens, and adults. Odell’s traditional Summer Reading Club, sponsored by the United Way of Whiteside County, aims to help students bridge the literacy gap between school sessions. Children who don’t […]
Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, advises “Please avoid Sawyer Road for the next two days, due to road work. The Township is installing 2″ of blacktop” on Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3, 2016.
Ruth K. Lenox, 91, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at La Vida Llena Lifecare Retirement Community, Albuquerque, NM. Ruth was born February 5, 1925, in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Theodore and Bertha (Bannas) Lempke. She married John B. Lenox on August 24, 1945, in Dixon, […]
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5/29/16 at about 11:29 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash, at the intersection of IL Route 40 and Science Ridge Roads, Sterling, IL. Investigation revealed a 2005 Buick Terraza, driven […]
Edwin George Kolk, 81, of Fulton, IL, died on May 31, 2016, at his home in Fulton, following a battle with cancer. Ed was born on October 27, 1934, in Clinton, IA, the second son of Harry and Jennie (Flikkema) Kolk. He grew up in Fulton and finished at Fulton […]
The Morrison Fillies ended the 2016 softball season by falling to the Stillman Valley, IL, Lady Cardinals, in the Sectional Finals of the IHSA Class 2A State Softball Tournament, by a 13-0 score. The Fillies’ trip to the Sectional Final was mainly the result of good pitching, timely hitting, and […]
The Thomson Lions Club will sponsor the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Unit at the York Township Public Library, Main Street, Thomson, IL, during Depot Day festivities, Saturday, June 18, 2016, from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. This free eye screening can help detect macular degeneration and glaucoma. Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading […]
We are looking for our lost cat, Max. He is a black male with copper eyes and is about a year-and-a-half old. He is neutered, microchipped, and friendly with people. Max went missing from Morrison-Rockwood State Park on Friday, May 20, 2016. If found, please call Jody anytime, day or […]
Schools may have dismissed for the summer, but Crossroads Community Church is preparing to assist children for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. Crossroads Church will provide backpacks and supplies for those who display a financial need. If your child has need of a backpack, please contact the Crossroads office no […]
Saturday, May 28, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. is Safety Saturday at the Firehouse Ministries Fire Museum. Join us at 403 W. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL, off 4th or 5th Avenue. There will be a free BBQ Chicken Sandwich lunch, sponsored by Modern Woodmen. Enjoy fire truck […]
The following awards were presented to Morrison Junior High students for outstanding achievement during the 2015-16 school year. Assemblies were held in May to recognize these students. READING AWARDS: 6th Grade – Brady Wolf, Cadie Unger, and Kate Henson 7th Grade – Anna Mickley 8th Grade – Keegan Anderson […]
A 146 year history of the Whiteside County Fair will be the featured program at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s meeting, Sunday, June 12, 2016. The presentation by Fair Secretary Mary Beth Dombroski begins at 2:00 p.m., in the Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, […]
The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, will be out in force at various vendors and banks in Morrison on Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, 2016, on Memorial Day Weekend, distributing the Flanders Poppy flower. Any and all donations are appreciated. Donations assist The American Legion Post […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year. The program is to promote bicycle safety among our youth. It is only possible through the continued partnership and support of the DQ Grill & Chill owners, Ellen and Bart Smith. The Morrison Police […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 20, 2016. Arrests: On Monday, May 23, 2016, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 406 E. Wall Street in Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation conducted, […]