James Steppe’s attention recently was caught by a pair of smiling teddy bears, seated in a field. He submitted the photos. These gigantic “strawbearies” are located at 13557 Black Road, Fenton, IL, on the farm owned by Harold Packer, Jr. and his wife Margie. The location is across from the […]
On 12/27/15 at about 7:19 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies investigated a two-vehicle crash on IL RT 30 and White Oaks Road, rural Sterling, IL. Investigation revealed a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Vernetta S. Haywood, 23, of Clinton, IA, was traveling westbound on U. S. Route 30, when she left […]
Postmaster Bill Borum shared a summary of Christmas items that passed through his staff’s 54 hands at Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. These holiday figures apply from Tuesday, December 1, through Thursday, December 24, 2015. Kudos to the 28 United States Postal Service employees. Local clerks […]
If “have fun” and “exercise” are on your list of self-improvement goals for 2016, achieve both as a member of Morrison Grand Squares Dance Club. Their slogan is, “Square dancing is exercise for the body and mind.” At every appearance or demonstration, the members are always smiling. Who wouldn’t want […]
The Morrison Mustangs ended pool play at the Cliff Warkins Memorial Holiday Tournament at Erie, IL, on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, by controlling the Rebels from Stark County 49-36.
The Morrison Fillies Basketball Team was unable to finish the Cliff Warkins Memorial Holiday Tournament pool play in winning style. They fell to the Fulton[, IL,] Lady Steamers on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, by a score of 45-29.
Mary B. Hahn, age 89, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison. Mary was born July 2, 1926, in Millcreek, IL, the daughter of Iven and Clara (Dillow) Miller. She married Leonard Hahn on June 6, 1946, in Cairo, IL. He preceded […]
Following a one day delay due to weather, the Morrison Fillies continued action Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at the Cliff Warkins Memorial Classic Holiday Tournament in Erie, IL, with an adjusted schedule. The first game against a southern foe from Galva, IL, needed two overtimes to finalize. Galva defeated Morrison […]
Ronald W. Poling, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. Ron was born July 2, 1940, in Quincy, IL, to Everett Franklin and Leta Helen (Freeman) Poling. He graduated from Brown County High School in Mt. Sterling, IL, in 1958. […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 5, 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 December 8, 2015, minutes New Business 2016 Inscription […]
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of September 30, 2015 Minutes New Business Sign […]
On Monday, December 28, 2015, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Charles N. Schoaf, of 411 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, was reported “Missing” by his family. Shoaf was last seen by his family in the evening of Saturday, December 26, 2015. Charles (a.k.a. Chuck) is 70 years old, with brown/gray hair, […]
Irene Elizabeth Beswick, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, December 28, 2015, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Irene was born August 29, 1932, in Morrison, to Frank and Stella (Marschang) Bartz. She was educated in the Gridley School of rural Whiteside County and Lanark Schools and was a graduate of […]
The Morrison Fillies ended the first day of the Cliff Warkins Memorial Classic Holiday Tournament, on Saturday, December 26, 2015, with a 52-45 loss to the Kewanee[, IL,] Wethersfield Lady Geese.