The 2019-2020 school year began [Thursday, August 15,] with the first full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) walking the halls and making himself available, to assist in making the schools more safe and secure. Morrison Police Department has assigned Dan Simmons to fulfill the responsibility of SRO. He accepts the challenges
Recent information indicates victims of elder abuse suffer nearly $2.9 billion in financial exploitation annually, through crimes that specifically target them. What can be done to help them, their families, and friends? Whiteside County TRIAD is excited to announce two upcoming events for the public to attend free of charge.
Lance Atom Stuart, 31, of Houston, TX, died suddenly at home with close friends Dave and Lora Kelly on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Lance was born on December 21, 1987. He attended Fulton, IL, schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 2006. He grew up farming and liked computer
This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. While walking through Grove Hill Cemetery shortly before 8:00 a.m., on Friday morning, September 6, 2019, daughter Hillary Blevins and I noticed a vintage Army car parked beside the Veteran’s Memorial. Two men seemed to be looking at the howitzer. We hurried to
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 30, 2019. Arrests: On Monday, September 2, 2019, at approximately 12:25 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Shantori D. Bell, age 35 of Clinton, IA. The traffic
This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. Rev. Dr. Noah Panlilio invites all First Responders including Law Enforcement Officers and the general public to attend a Memorial Prayer Service on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Gather at the flag pole in front of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison,
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society has invited a dynamic President’s wife, from America’s early history to speak, on Sunday, September 8, 2019. at 2:00 p.m. You will meet her at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, in Sterling, IL. Barbara Kay is a retired high school history teacher, who
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free “Oktoberfest” meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 26, 2019. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing.
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 12, 2019. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing. A baked potato bar will be available, with
During a first-person dialogue, storyteller Brian Ellis will become renowned inventor John Deere, during a private Board meeting, as Deere announces his retirement. The founder of the company reflects on his life of successes and struggles. Next he envisions the changes in agriculture in the future and how the company
This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. The Seventh Annual Emmanuel Reformed Church Car Show “is our best year yet,” stated Show Co-Chair Pat DeShane of Morrison, IL. She registered 122 entries, on/or before Saturday, August 24, 2019. From 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., spectators strolled along the new location
Morrison High School Junior Varsity Golf Team attended the Rock Falls JV Invitational, on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Morrison finished tenth. Eleven “Small Schools” competed: Bureau Valley; Byron; Erie-Prophetstown; Mendota; Morrison; Newman; Orion; Plano; Polo; St. Bede; Winnebago. Morrison players included Team 1, Isaac Melton and Mason Dykstra; Team 2,
The Morrison Athletic Boosters will host a Tailgate Party at the stadium prior to every home Varsity Football game. They will have a giveaway for the first 100 fans. Tailgating is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and features fun, games, and special menu items, including the new “Stampede Sandwich.” That
Jerry Brearton submitted this article. In 2009 both Houses of Congress passed a resolution designating September 16 as “American Legion Day.” This year is the 100th Anniversary of the The American Legion, which was chartered by an Act of Congress in 1919, under Title 36. Most recently the LEGION Act
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. On Saturday evening, August 31, 2019, CBS News reported the approach of Hurricane Dorian, poised to make landfall in the southeast coastal area in a matter of days. “As of 5:00 p.m. EDT, the National Hurricane Center believes Dorian may hit parts of the northwestern