Catherine M. Sweenie, 100, of Four Seasons Living Center, Morrison, IL, died Monday, September 16, 2013, at the center. Catherine was born June 18, 1913, in Chicago, IL, to Adolph W. and Mary C. (Eklin) Carlson. She was a graduate of Marinette High School in Marinette, WI, and the Westside […]
Ronald G. Vegter, 76, of Morrison, IL, died unexpectedly Monday, September 16, 2013, at University Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Ron was born August 5, 1937, in Morrison to George J. and Pearline F. (Workman) Vegter. He attended Morrison Community Schools. […]
By Jerry Lindsey The Wooden Shoe Bowl turned out to be a game for the times as both teams came into E.M Bud Cole Field in the same situation. Each team had won their season opener, each team had faltered in their second game of the young season […]
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation’s Big Squeeze Committee has planned “Run for the Roses,” a Kentucky Derby themed fundraising event” on Saturday, October 5, 2013, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy heavy hors d’ oeuvres, lively libations, trend-settings toppers, horse races, and more derby-related fun! Proceeds will directly benefit MCH by contributing […]
The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce our 5th Annual Fundraising Event, “Run for the Roses,” will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. This Kentucky Derby themed event will feature great food, lively libations (drinks), fabulous […]
Brandy J. Spencer, 43, of 10030 Yorktown Road, Lyndon, IL, died Friday, September 13, 2013, at his home. Brandy was born March 31, 1970, in Morrison, IL, to Ernest and Jeanette (Jones) Spencer, Jr. He married Dallas D. Niles on July 4, 2013, in Lyndon. Brandy was first employed by […]
On Thursday, September 12, 2013, the City of Morrison Special Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The speedy meeting adjourned at 7:02. Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, and seven Aldermen attended: Curt Bender, Scott […]
The Morrison Kiwanis quietly, yet diligently, continues to “Pay it Forward.” A check for $200 was given to Kylie VanDerLeest of W.H.O.A. after her presentation at the club’s August 27, 2013, meeting. Morrison Community Day Care Center also received a check for $200. The members of this organization are unsung […]
On Saturday, September 7, 2013, Lake Carlton in Morrison-Rockwood State Park sparkled under a summer sky, like this bluegill in a minnow bucket, adding to the enjoyment of those attending the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol annual Youth Fishing Derby. They have sponsored the derby for more […]
All are welcome to the first “Tie-Dye the Town” event to be held at First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, Saturday, September 21, 2013, from noon to 4:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church is at 100 E. Lincolnway in downtown Morrison, IL.
The City of Morrison has been notified by the Union Pacific Railway of more railway maintenance and repairs being conducted through Morrison, IL, during the next several days and weeks of September 2013. During this maintenance, Union Pacific Railway personnel may have flaggers at railroad crossings. A specific crossing may […]
The Annual Fall Festival at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL, is set for Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, 2013, from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. Join the Early American Crafters for our Fall Festival and experience life in a pioneer village. Watch demonstrations and meet our […]
On Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at approximately 6:48 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department responded to Harbor Drive in Rock Falls, IL, for a report of a body found floating in Holland Creek. The name of the individual is being withheld pending further investigation by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department. […]
At 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 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, August 20. From the start, it seemed to this reporter that the atmosphere was somewhat strained compared with […]
The following Morrison, IL, events during September 2013 are supplied by Corinne Bender, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administrator and Economic Director, Morrison Area Development Corporation. Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, is the site of a Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser for new library books and resources. The Book Fair […]