Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Monday-through-Friday offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016, in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday-through-Saturday Driver Services facilities will be closed on Saturday, May 28. All offices and facilities will be open for business on Tuesday, May 31. […]
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 05/20/16 at 8:39 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Bain R. Britt, age 19 of Rock Falls, IL, for a Failure to Pay/Appear Whiteside County Warrant, for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. Britt was transported to […]
Extra Strength Ebenezer is helping sponsor the Luminaria Ceremony, which is part of the Whiteside County Relay for Life. The event takes place on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Hinders Field, 500 15th Avenue, in Rock Falls, IL. It runs from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m., with the Luminaria Ceremony scheduled […]
Jerry Brearton submitted this article. The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, installed over 1000 American Flags on Veterans graves at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, on Armed Forces Day, May 21, 2016. New flags are installed, and old markers are replaced each year by Post 328 and volunteers […]
Opening Day of the Morrison Farmers’ Market was Saturday, May 21, 2016, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Farmers’ Market is behind Whiteside County Court Services, 204 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Featured here are first-time vendors. Look for them on your future trips to “The Best Little Farmers’ Market in […]
The winner of the Post Office “Dog Bite Prevention” coloring contest was Elvia Workman, age 5. She is pictured with Brandon Hatteberg, the Delivery Supervisor for the Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. He presented her with a $25 gift card for her artistic efforts, on Saturday, […]
The IHSA Class 2A Girls Softball Championship was played on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Bureau Valley High School, between the Lady Red Devils from Spring Valley Hall and the Morrison Fillies. The Morrison Fillies scored early and rebounded each time the Devils showed momentum, to clinch the Regional title […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 6, 2016. Arrests: On Sunday, May 8, 2016, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Nathan Q. Sandell, age 24 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Sandell […]
The City of Morrison reminds residents that blowing grass, leaves, or other materials into the streets is unlawful (Sec 34-2.12 & 13; Sec 46-60. Debris in theroadways obstructs water flow and clogs storm sewers. Thank you. Yard waste can be bagged for weekly Monday pickup. Yard waste may be burned […]
Mary K. Bonneur, 93, of Morrison, IL, surrounded by her family, went to be with her Lord, on Friday, May 20, 2016, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Mary Katherine Riley Bonneur was born to Elmer C. and Alice M. (Hudelson) Riley in Perry, IL, on May 5, 1923. She […]
For the second year, Awesometown MVP is excited to bring you “Venusfest,” on Saturday, May 21, 2016, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Bring a lawn chair to Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, and enjoy a music festival, especially featuring local and National women performers and artists. Proceeds […]
Three days after today, Friday, May 20, 2016, school children will be on the loose in Morrison, IL. This summer, many will travel around town by bicycle. Apropos of that, the annual Bicycle Safety talk and helmet donation was scheduled at 9:30 a.m., in the cafeteria of Southside School, 100 […]
The real winner at the Wednesday, May 18, 2016, IHSA Regional game at Fulton, IL, was the spectators. They were witness to one of the best high school baseball games played in this area for some time. Morrison Mustang head coach, Ben Sondgeroth referred to the game as “epic!”
The 2016 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 30, 2016. The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Parade line up will begin on E. Main Street one half hour before the parade at 10:00. The parade will travel west on Main Street from Madison […]
Plans have now been finalized for the 21st Annual American Cancer Society Whiteside County Relay For Life event. All cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to a free Survivor Dinner, to be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. […]