Paul Hartman, 82, of Morrison, IL, died October 11, 2013, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at Morrison United Methodist Church, Morrison, IL OFFICIATING: Rev. Ryan Sutton VISITATION: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes […]
Paul E. Hartman, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, October 11, 2013, at Morrison Community Hospital. Paul was born May 15, 1931, in Thomson, IL, the son of George H. and Helen (Tripp) Hartman. He married Betty J. Haan on August 22, 1954, in Milledgeville, IL. She preceded him in […]
Dr. Joseph Gaziano, FACG, CGH Medical Center gastroenterologist, board member, and former Sterling-Rock Falls Clinic President, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013, at the age of 60 following a battle with cancer. “A highly respected doctor among his health care colleagues and patients, Dr. Gaziano advanced the practice of quality […]
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition is proud to announce that the City of Sterling, IL, received the 34th mural in their series of Interpretive Murals. The latest mural was installed Thursday, October 10, 2013, on the Grummert’s Hardware building located at 424 Locust Street, Sterling. This collection of large-scale works […]
On October 10, 2013, at 12:42 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jennifer K. Danreiter, 27, of Rock Falls, IL, on a body attachment warrant in the 500 block of Heinze Deive, Rock Falls. Danreiter posted bond and was released pending a further court date. On October 10, 2013, at […]
Robert “Bob” A. White, 75, of Geneseo, IL, formerly of Erie, IL, died Thursday, October 10, 2013, at Hammond-Henry Long Term Care, Geneseo, IL. Robert White was born April 29, 1938, in Calhoun County, Alabama, the son of Claude and Hortense White. He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1956. […]
Myra E. Ottens, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, October, 10, 2013, at her home. Myra was born February 2, 1928, in Mt. Carroll, IL, to Alvin and Eva (Durham) Schaut. She was educated in the Mt. Carroll Grade Schools and was a graduate of Mt. Carroll High School. She […]
Across the United States of America this month, National 4-H Week is celebrated Sunday, October 6, through Saturday, October 12, 2013. This year’s theme is “Join the Revolution of Responsibility.” “4-H youth development provides the opportunity for youth to feel a sense of belonging, develop independence, practice generosity, and experience […]
An adage states, “Good things come to those who wait.” However, waiting for something good can be challenging, even for adults. Today, Wednesday, October 9, 2013, a long-anticipated beautification project, at the intersection of W. Market and Orange Streets, finally began. We must wait 60 days to see the complete […]
On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, in Courtroom 108 of the Sterling, IL, branch of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Associate Judge William McNeal continued the Pretrial Conference proceedings from Tuesday, September 10, for half-brothers charged with starting a Main Street fire on Monday, July 15, in Prophetstown, IL. His Honor began […]
On Thursday, July 18, 2013, two juveniles were taken into custody by Morrison Police, for trespassing inside Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Boy-16 of Morrison and Boy-15 of Erie, IL, were released to their parents/guardians at the time. They met again on Tuesday, October 8, at 9:00 […]
The American Red Cross (ARC) continues supporting rescue operations in Colorado by providing food, shelter, relief supplies, and comfort to thousands of people, forced from their homes by devastating flash flooding. Fourteen counties are affected. The view below is outside Jamestown, CO, on September 18, 2013. On Wednesday, October 9, […]
Letter to the Editor: The Morrison Seahorses Swim Club and the Junior High and High School Swim Teams would like to thank the community for the outstanding support of our swimming scoreboard and high school record board fundraiser. We were able to raise the needed funds for these two costly […]
On Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, the Post Prom Committee will be hosting a free-will donation car wash at Super Wash, Inc, 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. All monies raised will go towards activities and prizes for the students who attend Morrison High School Post […]
Thomas G. “Smoothie” Smith, 61, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at the Coventry Living Center, Sterling, IL. Tom was born February 25, 1952, in Morrison, to Gene M. and Janet F. (Janke) Smith. He graduated from Morrison High School in 1969 and then attended Morrison Institute of […]