Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey wrote this artice for the Whiteside News Sentinel, but the date was incorrect. Here is his correction. Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will be hosting the Watoto Concert of Hope on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. With vibrant, original African […]
Betty Marie Reinders, age 87 of Dixon, IL, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at home with family. Betty was born on November 7, 1926, in Brookeville, IL, to John and Lillian (Martz) Buntjer. She married Wilbur Reinders on April 18, 1943, in Polo, IL. He preceded her in death on […]
Editor’s note: Pete Rosenbery wrote this essay about Marta Bender for the SIU Carbondale[, IL,] News Archive. When Marta Bender arrived at Southern Illinois University Carbondale three years ago, she knew what she wanted to accomplish. Bender will earn a double-major degree in new media news production and photography during […]
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Christina Wetzell of Relax – Therapeutic Massage was presented the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service award for the month of April 2014. Wetzell received the honor for her genuine concern for her customers and for being so kind […]
Morrison Southside School Principal Joe Robbins received a lettter and certificate from the Illinois State Board of Education, dated April 2014, that brought a commendation to “you and all your staff for all the hard work required to help students demonstrate academic improvement over the last three years.” Southside, located […]
Here is a memorable Mother’s Day gift for your loved one. Bring Mom, Grandma, and their children and grandchildren to meet The Great and Powerful Oz! He is the one on the left, shown with Glinda-the-Good-Witch and the Emerald City Guard. Morrison High School will present the iconic musical “The […]
Spring Schedule AdjustmentsThe athletes of Morrison High School have had to adjust their playing schedules due to the wet and cold spring to date. The remaining games and events have been rescheduled in an attempt to complete as many contests as possible before the state title competition begins in […]
Nick Bonneur submitted the following article to showcase Morrison Schools’ Art and Drama Departments. The Visual and Performing Arts Departments in Morrison Community Unit School District #6 have your weekend plans set. Join the “Fine Arts Weekend” at Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, and Morrison High School, 643 […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the City of Morrison Community Room in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of April 1, 2014, minutes New Business Action […]
On Friday, April 25, 2014, Morrison Institute of Technology hosted the 7th grade class from Morrison Junior High School for an Applied Science and Technology Day. Approximately 75 students participated in five hands-on activities, focused on the principles of engineering. One activity included working in groups to build the tallest […]
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4/16/14 at 1:00 a.m. Justin L. Reyes, 28, of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested at the Rock Falls Police Department for a Whiteside County warrant–Civil Order of Commitment. He posted bond. 4/19/14 at 8:52 p.m. During […]
Patricia A. “Pat” Folkers, 68, of rural Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her family. Pat was born February 8, 1946, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Paul and Evelyn (Whitmore) Daniels. She married Gary Folkers on December 10, 1966, in rural Sterling, IL. […]
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes […]
Harold A. “Bud” Burns, 90, of Albany, IL, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Bud was born December 31, 1923, in Albany, to William D. and Laura V. (Sanders) Burns. He was educated in the Albany Grade School and was a 1943 graduate of […]
The newest and longest anticipated eating and drinking establishment will open Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2014, in a manner owner Co-owner Bob Vaughn describes as “a soft opening.” Over the next two or three weeks the Vaughns and staff will ease into full mode. For now, try […]