On Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office held its first, annual Shop with a Sheriff experience, initiated by Sheriff John Booker. He had approached Montmorency School District 145, in Rock Falls, IL. Deputy Michael Leighton then spearheaded event details with the
James F. Fish, 77, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at MercyOne in Clinton, IA. Jim was born November 30, 1942, in Sandwich, IL, to Wilton J. and Susan E. (Smith) Fish. He was educated in the Sandwich Grade Schools and was a 1960 graduate of Sandwich High
Ruth Ann Tervelt, 97, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Ruth Ann was born August 8, 1922, in Morrison, to Claus and Celia (VanDyke) Vogel. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a
Saturday, December 7, 2019, was the occasion of the 32nd annual Morrison, IL, Christmas Walk and Parade. Prior to 5:00 p.m., people gathered in anticipation before a beautifully shaped, live Christmas tree, at the corner of Highway 30 and IL Route 78. Mayor Everett Pannier welcomed them and introduced two,
On Saturday, December 14, 2019, the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is reserved for families to meet a Sensory Friendly Santa. Enjoy fun activities, crafts, cookies, and cocoa in a calming environment. Schedule a personal time for your family between
LeAnn’s Dance Connection will host a “Christmas Spectacular” Dance Recital on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. The dance progrmam will be held at the Morrison High School auditorium. This recital will include all of your holiday favorites as well as excerpts from “The Nutcracker” ballet.
During the Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade, on Saturday night, December 7, 2019, four categories were selected to receive awards. The theme was “Movies on Parade.” Prizes were sponsored by Community State Bank. Chamber Executive Director LeAnn Schaefer submitted the results on Monday, December 9.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Arrests: On Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at approximately 11:56 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Jose D. Hernandez Avalos, age 63 of Rock Falls, IL.
With so many holiday events to enjoy, during the 32nd annual Morrison Christmas Walk and Parade, print the Christmas Walk poster and choose from 22 activities on Saturday, December 7, 2019. “Movies On Parade” is the theme of the hometown celebration. At 5:00 p.m., the live Christmas tree will be
The Canadian Pacific Railway’s “Holiday Train” will stop in Clinton, IA, on Saturday, December 7, 2019, during its annual United States tour. The train is scheduled to arrive about 6:40 p.m., in the Lyons District, on the east end of Main Avenue, near the Sawmill Museum. The visit is scheduled
Usher in the Christmas message with members of our community and visitors. Volunteers are need for a Living Nativity scene during the Fulton, IL, Annual Christmas Walk, on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Each volunteer (adult, youth, individual, family, or group) will take part in the
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 11-26-19 at 10:05 p.m., Francis I. Austin, age 29 of Omaha, NE, was stopped on Interstate 88 at mile marker 21 for speeding 105/70 MPH. He was arrested, transported to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office,
Band and choral students in grades five through 12 will entertain the public at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, during the Dinner & and Show event, on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The 7:00 p.m. concert features festive holiday music by three school bands plus Junior and Senior
Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) is looking for actors and singers to perform in their spring production of “They’re Playing Our Song” by Marvin Hamlisch. Performance dates are March 13, 14, and 15, 2020. Auditions will be held at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday,
Morrison High School Band Director Tyler Sutton invites community members “to jump in and play along with” his students in a Community Pep Band. “The more, the merrier! “Anyone who has played an instrument in the past or still plays an instrument is invited to participate. There will be a