We visited Thailand in the summer of 2000 and lived there from 2001 through October 2006. Fran, my wife, taught at International schools, starting with Rose Marie’s Academy. I taught at a Thai public school called Preasertislam. When I wasn’t teaching, I was writing articles for the Bangkok Post. Virtually […]
03-02-14 at 11:50 a.m. Alyssa J. DeLong, age 23 of Dixon, IL, was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Moline Road just east of Yorktown, IL. She was traveling eastbound, when she lost control of her vehicle on the partially snow-covered roadway. The vehicle entered the south ditch where it […]
On most occasions when someone buys a new vehicle, there is a characteristic “new car” smell that adds to the enjoyment. That is not how Assistant Fire Chief Joe Bielema described the scent of Morrison, IL, Fire Department’s latest purchase. He and the other Truck Committee members had returned from […]
On Monday, February 24, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Director of Public Services Gary Tresenriter; Chief of Police Brian […]
For more than 70 years, all of our Country’s Presidents, including current President Barack Obama, have designated March as Red Cross Month, to recognize how the American Red Cross helps people across the Country and around the world. The American Red Cross would like to recognize the Nation’s “Everyday Heroes,” […]
Matthew Madsen Anderson, 15, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, March 1, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Matt was born on February 12, 1999, in Sterling, the son of Michael Dennis and Jennifer Sue (Madsen) Anderson. He attended East Coloma School and was currently a freshman at […]
Margaret D. Ayres, 81, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison. Margaret was born on September 8, 1932, in Sterling, the daughter of John H. and Velma V. (Boyer) Mayberry. She was employed by Farm & Fleet in […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, February 21, 2014. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-21-14 Jamie S. Steele 43 Fulton, IL Improper Lane Usage – Accident 02-24-14 Diane N. Petryka 38 […]
It was a happy occasion on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, as the most-recent Morrison, IL, volunteer fireman marked a quarter century milestone. Stan Emmert, left, is shown receiving the prestigious Bulova watch from Fire Chief David Benters at the station. Emmert became a member of Morrison Fire Department (MFD) on […]
Morrison High School Principal Scott Vance is similar to his MHS Seniors: both are coming to the end of one phase of life, with a new phase to begin. He, too, is a “student.” Vance takes Western Illinois University classes in the Quad Cities, to earn his “Education Specialist” degree. […]
Eighteen upright safety dividers stood sentinel again at the Orange Street railroad crossing in Morrison, IL, on Friday, February 28, 2014. “I told her [the Union Pacific Railroad inspector] no one’s going home until they’re done,” recounted City of Morrison Director of Public Services, speaking at 2:40 p.m. He and […]
Liberty, the female of a pair of nesting American bald eagles, produced two eggs this week, in her aerie high above the Mississippi River, in Davenport, IA. She and her mate, Justice, began their partnership in 2009 and return each year to bear two or three eaglets. The first egg […]
Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson has published the Republican Specimen Ballot for the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, General Primary Election. Print the page to make your voting preferences easy. The Democratic Speciman Ballot is listed separately. REPUBLICAN PARTY OFFICIAL SPECIMEN BALLOT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 18, 2014I […]
Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson has published the Democratic Specimen Ballot for the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, General Primary Election. Print the page to make your voting preferences easy. The Republican Speciman Ballot is listed separately. DEMOCRATIC PARTY OFFICIAL SPECIMEN BALLOT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 18, 2014I […]
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting for the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, General Primary 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 […]