August 19 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 19, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, August 19, 2022, at approximately 8:01 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 16180 Greenland Drive, Morrison, IL, regarding a welfare check and a possible violation of an Order of Protection. As a result of the

Pavers Completed at Morrison Bark Park

Commemorative, brick pavers add to the appeal of Morrison Bark Park’s entrance. The venue is open as of Friday, August 26, 2022. Click here to see the fencing project. In July, On the Move With Parks and Recreation purchased bricks from River City Stone, Moline, IL, and had them delivered

Bark Park Fence Completed August 26

Jesse Sanchez and his Boxer-Lab mix dog, Rocky, were invited by the Editor into the big dog run, on Friday morning, August 26, 2022. Sanchez claimed Rocky was tired from their long walk and doubted he would run. Not so. He galloped toward the Editor when called! Rocky is the

Combined Church Service and Potluck

Three area United Methodist Churches will host a combined Celebration Service and Potluck meal, on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Members of the public also are cordially invited to the 10:00 a.m. service. Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is the host church. Please note, the original outdoor

Band Instructor Pudlas Distributes Uniforms

To begin the second week of classes at Morrison High School, new Junior and Senior High Schools Instructor Kelsey Pudlas arranged for MHS Band students to try on their uniforms. At 6:00 p.m., on Monday, August 22, 2022, four of them met in the High School Band room, 643 Genesee

Paint the Town Registration Opens

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted earlier event photos. After a three-year hiatus, Paint the Town, Morrison, IL’s family festival for the visual arts, will return on Saturday, September 17, 2022. In 2019, Paint the Town’s 25th anniversary, the event experienced its first rain-out. The event was cancelled in 2020 and

Fulton Board Prepares for New School Year

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and took the photo. The River Bend Board of Education was introduced to eight of the 14 new teachers thatwill lead classrooms during the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. The estimated enrollmentof 851 will have six new teachers in the elementary school, two in

Email Letter from Everett Pannier

Editor’s note: This letter was submitted Wednesday, August 17, 2022. The photo is from thecity1.com files. Family and Friends, My email was incorrect in a previous message. It should be epannier@mediacombb.net. (Some of you have the corrected email.) Quick update: I am back at my home, with assistance from my

Venhuizen Family 2022 Friend of the Fair

Editor’s note:  Jerry Lindsey supplied the photograph. Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has honored those who make an extra effort to support the annual Fair.  They make the Fair as much fun as possible, for those who participate and attend the many shows and events. The Whiteside County

July 8 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 8, 2022. Arrests: On Monday, July 11, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Joshua J. Rusk, 38 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to two Arrest Warrants: one issued by Rock Island County, charging Rusk with Failure to Appear-Traffic

9-1-1 Program By Garcia And Future 1st Responders Worship Service

Claudia Garcia, of Dixon, IL, will be the featured speaker at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday afternoon, August 21, 2022. Hosted by Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees, Garcia will describe her essential position as Director of 9-1-1 services in Whiteside County and her future

Fair Day 1: August 16

Below are Whiteside County Fair interviews of Tuesday, August 16, 2022. All towns are in Illinois unless noted. Hannah Vander Molen of Morrison was the first youngster to win a blue, Trek Precaliber, trail bicycle. Her name was drawn and announced over the speaker system; within seconds, she and her

Sheriff’s Office to Support Special Olympics

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office routinely holds a sweet fundraiser to support Illinois Special Olympics. Playing off the stereotyped belief that “all Cops love doughnuts,” this event is held on the roof at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1904 First Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. The upcoming event is Friday, August 19, 2022, from 5:00

Kaleb Banks Graduates Cum Laude

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, WI, conferred degrees to 1100 graduates for the spring 2022 semester. Kaleb Banks of Morrison, IL, earned a Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Wildlife Ecology and Management, graduating Cum Laude. Graduation with honors grade point averages vary. Cum laude grade point average

2022 Fair Events

Todd Mickley submitted this report. “The Whiteside County Fair opens today, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, and completes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 20. The 151st annual fair, held at the fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, in Morrison, IL, has exciting attractions and something for everyone.” Tuesday, August 16,