Tracy Hanson subitted this report and photo. On Saturday, December 20, 2014, 11 Seahorses traveled to the Duis Center in Sterling, IL, to compete in the IM Tough Meet. Most of the swimmers had to swim events longer than usual, which was a good opportunity to get times in those […]
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will host a unique program about “Three Women in the Civil War,” presented Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the CGH Medical Center Ryberg Auditorium, 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL. The program begins at 2:00 p.m. It will feature Betty Carlson Kay, a retired Springfield, IL, […]
Shirley M. Blumhoff, age 87, of Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, January 25, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Shirley was born February 2, 1927, in Prophetstown, IL, the daughter of Lyell and Belva (Arnett) Fisk. She worked at General Electric in Morrison, IL, for many years. Shirley married […]
A cyber attack altered your holiday movie choices last year. Sony Pictures was the victim of a massive security breach. Personal emails were revealed, films were pirated, and employee data were leaked. The corporation immediately kowtowed to the terrorists, rumored to be North Korean-sponsored, killing the theatrical release of the […]
Arnie M. Tegeler, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 24, 2015, under hospice care, after her courageous battle with cancer. Arnie was born November 17, 1934, in Bernie, WV, to Leonard and Opal (Stowers) Adkins. She was educated in the West Virginia schools. In 1952, she moved to Clinton, […]
On Monday, January 26, 2014, 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 Report of City Officers Report of Department Heads Chief […]
If you have girls or boys that are in preschool through 8th grade, join us at the Friday, February 6, 2015, game against Sherrard, IL, and cheer on the Mustangs. The Fresh/Soph game starts at 6:00 p.m. High School Cheerleaders will hold two practices. Students will learn a floor cheer and […]
Morrison Park Board will meet on Wednesday, January 28, 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 Introductions of Board Members: Professional and private background; interest and/or expectations […]
Beth Lizdas-Huizenga, 62, of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, January 23, 2015, at her home. Beth was born December 29, 1952, in Prophetstown, to William V. and Rose L. (DeBord) Lizdas. She was educated in the Prophetstown Grade schools and was a graduate of Prophetstown High School. She also attended Sauk […]
Editor’s note: Contributor Susan Jakobs, a professional dog trainer and owner of Dog Builders, has “a baker’s dozen” suggestions for enjoying winter with your canine. Is your dog giving you sad puppy eyes, begging for a walk? Is it too cold or raining out? Don’t feel guilty; have some fun […]
Editor’s note: I was a presenter at a Thursday, January 22, 2015, panel discussion hosted by The Whiteside Forum, “Mass Media in Modern Society: Local News and Issues.” I began a feature article about it the next morning and paused to review emails. There was a complete review of the […]
Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 16, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 01-16-15 Ginger K. Pritchard 40 Morrison, IL 24 Hour Parking (Ordinance) 01-16-15 Juan […]
Big second quarters by Morrison’s Lakin Goodman (7 points) and Erie’s Cox (10 points) ended up creating the difference in a 36-29 Morrison loss to Erie, IL. The difference was the support that Erie teammates supplied to overcome a first quarter deficit (9-6) and earn a halftime lead (23-18). Both […]
“The Whiteside Forum will be hosting presentations dealing with Mass Media in Modern Society over the next few months,” stated Marc Adami. “How does news, entertainment, and advertising get to you and improve your life, via print, TV, radio, movies, or the internet? How do we influence the media?” he […]
On September 24, 2014, thecity1.com began running an opinion poll asking, “Should Rita Crundwell keep her pensions?” Surprisingly, only a dozen people responded. Reasons for a lack of interest in that question could have made for another poll, but the results were decisive. Options included IMRF only–0 Nationwide Retirement Solutions […]