Perry W. Ferguson, 69 died Wednesday May 26, 2021, at his home. He was born on February 20, 1952, in Sterling, IL, the son of Harry and Lois (Pfeffer) Ferguson and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He married Linda Abell on August 28, 1971, in Sterling. She
Vernon George Voss, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Pharr, TX. He was born at home in Fulton, IL, on January 13, 1937, to George and Grace Kopenga Voss. Vern graduated from Fulton High School in 1955. Vern married Priscilla Smith on November 25, 1955,
Clifford E. Huizenga, 95, of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at his home. Clifford was born November 17, 1925, in Newton Township, IL, to Jacob and Alice (Housenga) Huizenga. He attended Union Grove grade school in rural Whiteside County. He served in the U. S. Army Infantry
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 11:45 a.m., the City of Morrison, Il, issued an immediate Boil Order for all residents living on W. Main Street between Base Street and Orange Street. This also includes one additional address at 300 W. Main Street. Due to a water main break, it
Editor’s note: The bottom photo was used with permission from Steve Schroeder from May 2021. Comments from customers on day one are at the end of the article. The restaurant at Morrison-Rockwood State Park’s Lake Carlton, 18301 Lake Road, Morrison, IL, is under new ownership. Bud and Stephanie Benson reside
Editor’s note: A citizen supplied the photograph. An explosion occurred close to 5:30 p.m., on Monday, May 24, 2021, at the intersection of U. S. Route 30 and IL Highway 78. Smoke rolled out of the back area of a semi-tractor trailer.
Lloyd DeShane reported, “Please join us for County Cruise 2 on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Any vehicle that can cruise at 55 MPH is welcome [If you have] any questions, please contact Lloyd DeShane at 815-535-3240.
On Tuesday, May 18, Prophetstown Police responded to a report of an accident, involving a male subject mowing along the Rock River bank in Prophetstown, IL….The lawn mower was recovered from the river. A water search began for the missing male. On the same day, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and
Thomas F. Nedbal and Genevieve F. Louda were married on May 26, 1956, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. They lived in the Chicago suburbs for 40 years and have one son, Thomas, Jr. (Tracy.) Tom was a tool-and-die Engineer and worked for 30 years as a partner
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year. The program, which started in 2009, is to promote bicycle safety among our youth. It is possible only through the continued partnership and support of DQ Grill & Chill. 2021 marks the program’s 13th
Barry Dykhuizen submitted the top photo. Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took four others. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this Main Street Redevelopment Project update on Friday, May 21, 2021. He summarized work completed from Monday, May 17, through Friday, May 21. Dykhuizen also listed a work schedule for next week
Listed are 56 Seniors at Morrison High School.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the introduction and photographs. The following Morrison High School Seniors received awards in various forms of recognition and tuition assistance, from local organizations, on Wednesday, May 18, 2021.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 14, 2021.
The American Legion Post in Morrison, IL, will install flags on the graves of Veterans buried in Grove Hill Cemetery, on Saturday morning, May 22, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. Volunteers are sought to assist. We will meet at the Maintenance Shed in the cemetery and be disbursed from there. With