The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Fulton[, IL,] Police Department, responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident on IL Route 84, near Schafer Road on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The accident occurred when a northbound mini-van exited the roadway to the east and impacted a tree. […]
Plan now to attend the 10th Father Daughter Dance presented by the St. Mary’s Catholic Church parish. It is a special family event shared by many with an evening of music, dancing, and memorable fun. Each year the Father Daughter Dance has a grown. “Come Fly With Me!” is the […]
Morrison[, IL,] High School Junior Noah Hogue survived the preliminary competition of the IHSA 3-Point Shooting Contest by making 11 out of 15 attempts. He advanced to the final shootout on Friday evening, March 13, 2015, at 8:15 p.m. at the Peoria[, IL,] Carver Arena. The winner of the 1A/2A […]
Neil T. Patterson, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at University Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Neil was born June 27, 1931, in Madison, IN, to Meinard J. and Helen E. (Roark) Patterson. He was a graduate of New Bern High School in New Bern, […]
Editor’s note: Baskets displayed here are for illustration only. Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, is hosting a fundraising event for one of their long-term nurses, who is currently battling breast cancer. MCH Marketing Director Mick Welding urged, “Come raise support for Breast Cancer Awareness and join Jean […]
Pictured with some favorite playthings is Lilah Buikema, daughter of Jason and Domini Buikema. Lilah has three sisters: Cambell, 8; Harper, 6; Scarlett, 2. Lilah was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, often referred to as LCH, a rare disease that is cancer-like. LCH may occur at any age but is […]
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting for the Tuesday, April 7, 2015, Consolidated Election. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period, after showing proper identification. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked. The voter is not eligible […]
PARENT MEETING An Informational Kindergarten Parent Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Northside Elementary School Cafeteria, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. Parents should bring their child’s original birth certificate, so that we can make a copy for our records. The Dial 4 screening […]
Norma J. Pape, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday March 7, 2015, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Norma was born November 21, 1947, in Morrison, to Cornelius and Inez (Houzenga) Wilkens. She married David L. Pape on February 29, 1964, in Stillwell, OK. Norma […]
Thomas L. Vogel, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 6, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Tom was born November 7, 1940, in Clinton, IA, to Jay C. and Isabelle M. (Joens) Vogel. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison […]
James “Bob” R. Zigler, 88 of Hooppole, IL, died Friday, March 6, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Bob was born June 23, 1926, in Sterling, the son of Russell and Nellie (Coats) Zigler. He married Marilyn Brants on June 6, 1950. She preceded him in death April […]
Thomas L. Vogel, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 6, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Tom was born November 7, 1940, in Clinton, to Jay C. and Isabelle M. (Joens) Vogel. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High […]
On Monday, March 9, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Park and Recreation Advisory Board […]
Morrison Park and Rec Board will meet on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Public Comment Approval of February 26, 2015, minutes New […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, February 19, 2015. Arrests: On Sunday, March 1, 2015, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a report of an “underage drinking party” at 525 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of […]