Tracy Henson submitted this article and photo. The Sterling, IL, Stingrays hosted their “Bee” Meet on Monday, February 15, 2016. Swimmers had to qualify for this meet by swimming a B time; 13 Seahorses qualified and participated. The Stingrays handed out balloons and medals to the top-three places in each […]
On 3/5/16 at about 11:42 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Round Grove Road and Hazel Road, rural Morrison, IL. Investigation revealed a 2009 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Payton J. Cook, 17, of Morrison, was traveling southbound on Round Grove Road, when he lost control […]
On Sunday, March 6, 2016, Girls Scouts of the USA celebrated Girl Scout Sunday across the Nation. The largest American female organization began on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, GA, at the design of Juliette Gordan Lowe. GSUSA celebrates its 103rd anniversary during the current Girl Scout Week. Some Brownie […]
Payton J. Cook, 17, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident. Payton was born June 4, 1998, in Iowa City, IA, to Timothy J. Cook and Kaitlin S. “Carri” Van Roekel. He was educated in the Cedar Rapids, IA, grade and high […]
In February 2016, your Morrison Community Hospital employees celebrated National Wear Red Day, by forming our traditional heart photo. The American Heart Association (AHA) sponsors the annual “Go Red For Women®” to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke in women. Go Red For Women encourages all women to schedule […]
The Episcopal Church of St. Anne will host a community St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Thursday, March 17, in the City of Morrison Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street. Included are corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rolls, choice of beverage (water, coffee, or Leprechaun punch), […]
On Tuesday, March 1, 2016, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented two Because Nice Matters awards. One was given to Callie Bush, Extreme Image Salon, and the other was given to Anna Ryder, oner of annabella’s. Both businesses are located at 207 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Bush and Ryder […]
On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, The American Legion will celebrate its 97th anniversary. Thank you so much for your support of the oldest and largest Veterans Service Organization in the World! The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, is sponsoring a Poppy Poster Contest on behalf of The American Legion […]
“Hi, there. We are Sampson and Wendy. Can you tell which is which? We are twins–brother and sister.” “My sister Wendy is deaf, so I take total care of her, like a big brother should. She is a sweetheart, and so am I. We are five years old and have […]
“Bethesda Blaze” Relay for Life team will serve you breakfast at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, in Morrison, IL, on Saturday March 5, 2016. Hours are from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Gather the family or friends to share a meal that supports the fight against cancer: scrambled […]
Early March is far from the time of spring nesting, but a new season of birth has begun for the widely-known pair of American bald eagles, Liberty (female) and Justice. They became a pair in 2009 and laid an egg in 2010. It did not survive. Shortly before 2:00 p.m. […]
Editor’s note: On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, journalist Thomas Geyer posted this article in the Quad-City Times newspaper, pages A1 and A3. It is reprinted here with permission. The photo shows Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick, Morrison, IL, resident, driving one of his “Tameless Tiger” vehicles. Beswick is a much-lauded driver […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 26, 2016. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-27-16 Charles C. West 62 Morrison, IL Speeding 02-28-16 Male Juvenile 13 Morrison, IL Curfew 02-29-16 […]
Carol Jo Fisk, 80, of Liberty Court in Dixon, IL, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, died Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Liberty Court. Carol was born February 14, 1936, in Morrison, IL, to John and Phern (Newendyke) Tenboer. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a […]
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling coach Tony Wright reported, “We are having our [annual Wrestling] Banquet at…[Hilltop Lanes] bowling alley this year and want our entire wrestling family to join us. This inculdes supporters of our Morrison Wrestling program.” The Banquet is Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Hilltop Lanes, located […]