Lakin Goodman outscored the Fulton Lady Steamers by herself, as the Morrison Fillies added another win to the record.
Carol A. VenHuizen, 75, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton. Born May 31, 1938, in Fulton, she was a daughter of Ebert and Anna (Pyse) Bonneur. On June 1, 1956, she was united in marriage to Allen VenHuizen […]
Blame it on recent heavy snowfalls and sub-zero temperatures. Illinois Department of Transportation employees have been unable to install all of approximately 900 new 70 miles per hour speed limit signs, to meet their Friday, January 17, 2014, deadline. Legislation went into effect–sort of–on Wednesday, January 1, allowing the increased […]
Nancy A. Gebhardt of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, January 11, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Nancy was born December 30, 1936, in Sterling, the daughter of Ralph and Olive (Wolf) Kosier. She married Ray Gebhardt on November 28, 1954, in Sterling, and they recently celebrated their 59th wedding […]
Whiteside County Clerk, Dana Nelson, wishes to remind disabled and elderly voters of the many aids and provisions for assistance in voting at the upcoming election. Her office welcomes inquiries by anyone who feels they may wish to take advantage of these aids at the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, General […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, December 20, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 12-30-13 Donald P. Wentland 50 Lincoln, NE Failure to Reduce Speed/Accident 12-31-13 Travis A. Schipper 20 Morrison, […]
The leadership of the Morrison School District is a position that is critical in the development of our youth and the vitality of the education system. Not everyone desires to make the volunteer commitment of being a School Board member, but most taxpayers have an opinion and desire the best […]
Jerrold E. Schroeder, 63, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 9, 2014, at his home. Jerrold was born October 1, 1950, in Morrison to Edwin C. and Harriett M. (Bielema) Schroeder. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1968 graduate of Morrison High School. He then […]
Pursuant to the new Firearm Concealed Carry Act, owners of any statutorily prohibited area or private property, excluding residences, where the owner prohibits the carrying of firearms must clearly and conspicuously post the Illinois State Police (ISP) approved sign at the entrance of the building, premises, or real property. Please […]
Many traditional quilt patterns have distinct names. Sometimes a quilt design carried a “secret” message–known to those skilled in interpreting it. Find out more at the Morrison Historical Society Annual Meeting, Sunday, January 19, 2014. The meeting will be held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. […]
Margaret T. McDonald, 60, of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. She was born July 13, 1953, in Sterling, the daughter of Gerald and Madge (Florida) Kram. She married W. Robert McDonald on August 31, 1975, in Rock Falls. Margaret had […]
Whiteside County is drafting a Comprehensive Plan to guide development and positive change over the next 20 years. The general public is invited to attend two public meetings to discuss specific land use polices and economic development programs. Questions about these meetings or the Comprehensive Plan should be directed to […]
Great expectations are envisioned for the latest addition to the City of Fulton, IL, community attractions. In 2013, Fulton was deeded the Arliss Andresen property, 409 N. 4th Street, located immediately south of Heritage Canyon, under the provision that it be maintained as a nature centert. Andresen Nature Center.was selected […]
Join Morrison, IL, movie-goers at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. for the irrepressible, heart-warming film, “Singin’ in the Rain.” It stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Conner. This film, now more than 50 years old, is one of […]
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 […]