Rosemary Harris of Columbus Junction, IA, will portray former First Lady Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL, on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. The Wild Wednesday programs are free to attend and open to the public. Light refreshments are served at 9:00 a.m. […]
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, submitted the following information for Whiteside County voters, regarding registration, changes of address, and absentee voting. Nelson reminds all County residents that the last day for voter registration and change of address for the March 18, 2014, General Primary Election, is Tuesday, February 18, at […]
The Wrestling Mustangs competed in the IHSA Regional Tournament on Saturday, February 8, 2014. The Mustangs, ranked #25, had some thick competition with #8 Sherrard, #11 Mercer County, and #17 Erie/Prophetstown joining them, in what was considered the deepest Regional in 1A.
Tracy Henson submitted this report. On Saturday, February 1, 2014, 21 Seahorses traveled to Byron, IL, High School to compete in the Winter Stateline Conference Meet. The Stateline Conference is made up of the following five teams: Morrison Seahorses, Sterling Stingrays, Freeport Aquatic Swim Team, Byron Tiger Sharks, and the […]
Linda L. Schaefer, 71, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, February 8, 2014, at her home. Linda was born September 3, 1942, in Anamosa, IA, to Woodrow P. and Georgia R. (Duffy) Coppess. She was a 1960 graduate of Oxford Junction High School in Oxford Junction, IA. Linda married Archie E. […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, January 31, 2014. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-04-14 Betty J. Spangler 45 Morrison, IL Ordinance – 24 Hour Parking & Nuisance – Vehicles 02-04-14 […]
The Whiteside County Sheriff announces an investigation into a January 23, 2014, rural Rock Falls, IL, Home Invasion has resulted in twoarrests. On Tuesday, February 4, 2014, Whiteside County Deputies arrested 20-year-old Dalton Chattic of Fulton, IL, charging him with Home Invasion. Chattic is currently being held at the Whiteside County […]
The Early American Crafters of Heritage Canyon would like to invite you to partake of one of the most endearing Victorian customs: high tea. “Tokens of Affection” is a day-after-Valentine’s-Day tea for the general public. Enjoy delicious refreshments, tea, coffee, and entertaining skits on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at 1:00 […]
Metal has been used to make dolls since antiquity, with Germany creating the most famous 19th century examples. A special exhibition titled “Hinges and Hearts: The World of Antique Metal and Mechanical Dolls” will be on view through Sunday, April 6, 2014. The venue is the German American Heritage Center, […]
On Monday, February 10, 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 Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Reports of […]
Illinois Legislators passed the Firearm Concealed Carry Act 98-63, on July 9, 2013, This decal has begun to appear on the entrances of Morrison, IL, buildings. The Act requires that signs, stating that the carrying of firearms is prohibited, shall be clearly and conspicuously posted at the entrance of a […]
Editor’s note: The following article by Thomas Geyer is reprinted in part from the Quad-City Times of Friday, February 7, 2014. A Carroll County, IL, jury has awarded $16 million to the families of two teens killed in a grain bin accident shortly before 10:00 a.m. [on July 28,] 2010. […]
The upcoming Levi Leap at MHS for Saturday, February 8, 2014, has been cancelled due to the lack of interest shown. This event will not be rescheduled. However, MHS Student Council assures that they will make this up with the Spring Break Bash which will be near the end of […]
The faculty and staff at Ashford University have announced the Fall 2013 Dean’s List for the University’s online program and the on-campus traditional programs. The Ashford University student community includes people from every state in the Union and several foreign countries.
Ashford University celebrated its students who graduated at the end of the fall semester with a recognition event on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Graduates from Fulton, and Morrison, IL, are listed.