On Saturday 15, 2020, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will feature Morrison author Carol Edwards. Her presentation begins at 1:00 p.m., in the Program Room, and is free and open to the public. She will introduce her second novel, Seeds of Hope ©2016. Rescuing Love was
Brandon Meier, Morrison, IL, was recognized for academic achievement by the Kishwaukee College Vice President of Student Services. Meier was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester. Kishwaukee College is located in Malta, IL. All full-time students must attain a semester grade point average of 3.25 or
On Wednesday, February 9, 2020, around 7:15 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Dixon Avenue at Holland Creek, Rock Falls, IL, for a vehicle submerged in the Howland Creek. Deputies arrived on scene and were able to determine a passenger vehicle was traveling eastbound on Dixon Avenue, when
Gregory D. Hayen, 60, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, February 8, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Greg was born on April 10, 1959, in Morrison, IL, to David L. and Leah J. “Boots” (Brown) Hayen. He was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 31, 2020. Arrests: On Thursday, January 30, 2020, at approximately 8:29 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Ricardo A. Diaz, age 29 of Morrison, IL. Upon making
Morrison Music Theater Association is proud to announce the cast for their production of “They’re Playing Our Song.” This iconic, hit musical features music of Marvin Hamlisch and dialogue by Neil Simon. It will be presented in the auditorium at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, Friday,
Knights of Columbus State Winter Games competitions took place from Tuesday, February 4, through Thursday, February 6, 2020. Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games is hosted at Chestnut Mountain, 8700 W. Chestnut Mountain Road, Galena, IL. Winter Games is one of 11 State sports competitions. It is the culminating competition for
The Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus will perform singing valentines on Friday, February 14, 2020. We sing anywhere: hospitals, homes, schools, work places, nursing homes, restaurants, and even swimming pools! The fee of $50 includes: two songs sung by a quartet rose in a bud vase box of chocolate candy
William Penn University, in Oskaloosa, IA, is pleased to announce that John A. Anderson, Morrison, IL, received recognition for the Dean’s List, during the fall 2019 semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with a minimum grade point average of
Rock River Hospice & Home will be hosting a Memorial Garden Dedication Ceremony and Open House for the public, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Following the ceremony, tours of the hospice home will be available, and refreshments will be served. Rock River Hospice & Home (RRHH) is
Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) will host an informational meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The meeting is for property owners who were impacted by FEMA changes to the floodplain and floodway. A Letter Of Map Revision
The Saturday, February 1, 2020, weather was excellent for the 39th Annual Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile run. With a temperature of 36° and light winds, 676 runners and walkers completed the flat and fast route through historic neighborhoods of Clinton, IA. The B-rrry Scurry coldest temperature was set
Jay Allen Viviani, 57, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday February 5, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Jay was born May 3, 1962 in Moline, IL, to Jack E. and Sandra A. (Polzin) Viviani. He was educated in the Quad Cities grade schools, and was a graduate of
On Saturday, February 1, 2020, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s office was contacted in reference to a drive-by shooting, which had occurred on Saturday, January 25. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Jonathan P. Wiersema, 19, of Morrison, IL, was driving a vehicle and
There will be a public fundraiser for Blakelyn Musch, infant daughter of Aubry and Loren Much. Blakelyn is now in a St. Louis hospital. If all goes well, she might be able to come home in a month or so. The event is from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m., at Triple Play