On 08/12/13 at 7:10 a.m. in Lawrence Park, Sterling, IL, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Stacey R. Hunsberger, 40 of Amboy, IL, for Driving While License Revoked. Hunsberger was issued a citation and released on a Notice to Appear in Sterling Court on Tuesday, September 17, at 9:00 a.m. Hunsberger’s […]
Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, the American Red Cross (ARC) responded to a pipeline explosion near Interstate I-88 and Albany Road, north of Erie, IL. Residents living within a one-mile radius were evacuated and a shelter was opened at the Erie Fire Department. The ARC will […]
Illinois high school football practice begins Wednesday, August 14, 2013. All coaches will be required to follow new “regulations for safety and heat acclimatization” during these practices. In May 2013, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors approved changes to IHSA Policy 13, which governs practice regulations.
On Monday, August 12, 2013, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department released the name of a female subject found deceased in a field in rural Fulton, IL, on Wednesday, August 7. The woman, identified as Janice E. Judd, 53 years old of Fulton, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Judd […]
Stephen B. Nicewanner, 46, of Rock Falls, IL, died Monday, August 12, 2013, at Genesis Health System in Davenport, IA. Stephen was born September 15, 1966, in Geneseo, IL, the son of Glenn and Donna (Ressen) Nicewanner. He worked at Self Help Enterprises. Survivors include his mother, Donna Nicewanner of […]
Remember the excitement of gazing across the night sky, following the glittery trajectory of a shooting star? Did you make a wish before it burned out of existence? Want to see one meteor streak per minute? Prepare to view hundreds of them over the next four days during the Perseid […]
Morrison Historical Society invites the public to step back in time for a few hours, on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Join the Board of Trustees and your friends for an old-fashioned ice cream social and display of antique cars. Members of Double-I Antique Auto Club will display vehicles from 3:00 […]
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The Fenton Farm Festival is Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Bike Barn, 13524 Black Road, Morrison, IL. There is a cash donation at the gate and a full concession stand on the grounds. Proceeds will go to local Food Pantries. To bring “your […]
Grace E. Langan, 69, formerly of Hillsdale, IL, died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at St. Anthony’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rock Island, IL, where she had been a resident. The former Grace Elizabeth Toppert was born May 17, 1944, in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of Earl H. and Mabel […]
Thousands of patients depend on the “Be The Match Registry” to find a donor who can give them a second chance at life. You may hold that power. Take the first step. Join the University of Iowa Marrow Donor Program. To join the registry, you only need to be between […]
Earlier this morning, Friday, August 9, 2013, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Morrison Police responded to Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, for a Robbery in progress. Morrison Police responded immediately, but the suspect had left. During the investigation, Morrison Police learned that a single, male suspect entered Casey’s […]
Evelyn C. Irion, 101, died Friday, August 9, 2013, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Evelyn was born January 14, 1912, in Ustick Township, IL, to Albert D. and Etta C. (Body) Matthew. She was educated in the Spring Valley School of rural Whiteside County and attended Morrison High […]
Chamber of Commerce Administrator Corinne Bender compiled the following mostly-in-Morrison, IL, information. The Magic Owl Children’s Theatre at Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) presents an hour-long version of “Seussical,” a musical based on the books of Dr. Seuss, Friday, August 9, and Saturday, August 10, at 11:00 a.m. TLP is located […]