Stephanie Vavra wrote this article; Troy and Natacha Peppers submitted the photo. A quartet of Morrison High School Cheerleaders will perform at the Varsity Spirit Spectacular at Walt Disney World, over Thanksgiving weekend 2019. They participated in November breakfast and burrito fundraisers, at the the City of Morrison Community Room,
The annual Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary “Treasure and Bake Sale” will take place on Friday, December 13, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. We ask people to donate delicious baked goods and/or new
On Sunday, November 24, 2019, Ronald H. Koehn will present an informative PowerPoint program, titled “Chief Blackhawk and His War,” featuring the man, the war that bears his name, and their legacy in American History. Sponsored by Morrison Historical Society, the free program will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m., at
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce they have named LeAnn Schaefer as the new Executive Director of the Chamber. She took her post Thursday, November 21, 2019. LeAnn has been an entrepreneur in Morrison for 17 years and continues to own and operate, LeAnn’s
Scott “Red” Brady, 56, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 22, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Scott was born May 20, 1963, in Morrison, to Roger M. and Mary Jo (Port) Brady. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1981 graduate
Lawrence P. “Larry” Vanderploeg, 72, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, November 22, 2019, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Larry was born March 21, 1947, in Clinton, IA, to Palmer and Rena (De Witt) Vanderploeg. He was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was a graduate of
This article was written by Marc Adami. The Whiteside Forum will host Chelsey Ferguson and Kristi Wambeke, Physical Therapists at Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway (lower level), Morrison, IL, on Thursday, November 21, 2019, in the Program Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, starting
This article was writen by Stephanie Vavra. Drive through Morrison Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, pick up your sandwich order, and exit onto Lincolnway. As you pass through the building, drop off a toy or cash donation, on Saturday, November 23, 2019, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple, of Morrison, IL, are well-known for their longstanding, humanitarian mission work in many Countries. Through year-round food sales, they raise funds to support airfare and travel costs. In collaboration with 18 members of Dominian Christian Fellowship Center in Lyndon, IL,
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, traditional Thanksgiving meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 21, 2019. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing. Dishes will include roast turkey, mashed
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 1-16-19 at 12:20 a.m., Cassandra J. Silva, age 23 of Erie, IL, was stopped in Lyndon, IL, for a defective exhaust and cited for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. She was released with a Promise
Shirley Paddock Wells, 92 of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Shirley was born on August 19, 1927, in Tampa, FL, the daughter of Ward and Grace (Myers) Paddock. She married Keith E. Wells on April 3, 1948, in Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1991.
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker reported, on Saturday November 16, 2019, at 1:35 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a call to conduct a welfare check, at a residence in the 100 block of E. Commercial Street, Lyndon IL. Deputies arrived on scene, checked the residence, and made
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 8, 2019. Arrests: No arrests to report.
Grace L. Beswick, 90, of Morrison, IL died Sunday, November 17, 2019, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Grace was born September 8, 1929, in Morrison, to Frank and Stella (Marschang) Bartz. She attended the Gridley School in Ustick Township and was a graduate of Morrison High School. On