Opal M. Smith, 83, of Lyndon, IL, died Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Opal was born August 10, 1936, in Greenville Township, IL, to Alfred A. and Dollie J. (Johnson) Jensen. She was educated in the New Bedford, IL, schools. Opal married
Curbside collection of yardwaste will be collected by Moring Disposal on Mondays and Fridays, during the months of October and November 2019. Items will be accepted if placed curbside in brown paper, yardwaste bags or in plastic garbage containers, which are marked with a large “X” on the exterior of
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. At 3:00 p.m., on Friday, October 4, 2019, the annual Homecoming Parade processed westerly along Main Street, Morrison, IL. Among the many who lined the sidewalks were two cousins–members of the copious “Vogel Clan”–Alice “Sis” Bordner, age 99.5, and Ruth Ann Tervelt, age 97. Bordner,
In accordance to Public Law 107-51, the American flag should be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 6, 2019, from sunrise to sunset. This half-staff tribute is in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Since last year’s memorial, 119 firefighters lost their lives. Regrettably, this is one of the most
At 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, the City of Morrison will host a question-and-answer session for the community, regarding the recent law allowing legalization of cannabis. It will be at the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. City Attorney
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 27, 2019. Arrests: On Monday, September 30, 2019, at approximately 4:26 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 115 W. High Street. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested
Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, celebrates Fall Festival on Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days, in Fulton, IL. Park downtown and ride the shuttle to the Center entrance. For youngsters and adults, entertaining activities await. On Saturday at
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 11, 2019. Arrests: On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Brian L. Dunn, age 36 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to two Arrest Warrants issued by Whiteside County, charging
Morrison High School recently announced the 2019 Homecoming Court. Pictured left-to-right are Freshmen, Natalie Williams and Daniel Mouw; Sophomores, Laney Edgeton and Jakob Dykema; Juniors, Jaicee Schmidt and Tyler Haan; Seniors, Shanna Hudson, Nick Allen, Erin Nichols, Keegan Anderson, Emma Peppers, Ryan Kennedy, Jade Stock, Nathen Mickley, Taylor Stratton, and
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker reported that Deputies patrolled a total of 21,779 miles for the month of September 2019. Following are statistics for the month. Written warnings issued, 164 Traffic tickets issued, 78 DUI, 1 Controlled substance arrests, 3 Speeding tickets, 40 Traffic crashes handled, 21 Warrant arrests, 5.
The Early American Crafters–Heritage Canyon historical interpreters–invite the public to enter 11 buildings on Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, 2019, in Fulton, IL. Fall Festival is held at 515 N. 4th Street from 10:00 a.m. from 4:00 p.m. both days. Park downtown and ride the shuttle to the
Gerald L. “Jocko” Norman, 90, of Prairie Hills at Clinton in Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, October 4, 2019, at the Alverno. Jocko was born January 25, 1929, in Fulton, to Jacob H. and Gertrude (Hoogheem) Norman. He was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was
Morrison Community High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50th Reunion, on Friday, October 4, 2019, with a series of celebratory activities. We begin with an entry in the 3:00 p.m. Homecoming Parade on Main Street, Morrison, IL. Some 40 of us will ride a float with the theme
Donald D. Barnes, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday October 2, 2019, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Donald was born July 10, 1932, in Oradell, NJ, to Howard and Amy (Hering) Barnes. He attended Westwood Grade School in New Jersey, and graduated from Westwood High School in 1950.
Beverly A. Miller, age 69, formerly of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. Beverly was born on January 14, 1950, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the daughter of Vernon and Helen (Gouthro) Marshall. She married Leslie R. Miller on September 20,