Editor’s note: On Thursday, August 22, 2019, the U. S. Army will replicate a 1919 transcontinental convoy along the Lincoln Highway. It likely will pass through Morrison, IL, between noon and 1:00 p.m. en route to Clinton, IA. The Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) will traverse the same route, from
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Rock Falls Fire Department have teamed up to help boaters in Whiteside County. The agencies will re-place channel markers on the Rock River. Pictured are Sheriff John F. Booker, left, and Deputy Chief Cris Bouwens, of Rock Falls Fire Department, standing in front of new,
Monroe Ivy Rice, infant daughter of Grace E. Rice, was stillborn on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. “Though she never spent any time with us, she touched many of our lives.” Survivors include her mother, Grace, of Morrison, IL; maternal grandparents, Larry and Kristy
Calling parents of all children in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Please join us in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m., parents will receive information and may register their daughter(s) for Morrison Girls
Calling parents of all children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Please join us at the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m., parents will receive information and may register their child
The third youngster to win a bicycle was second grader Jewel Nelson, 7, from Carthage, IL. She is home schooled. Jewel has a working bicycle and helps with paper routes of her older siblings. However her bikes have always been hand-me-downs. “I have never had a new bike,” she said
Kenneth Irion, age 74, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, at Mercy One Hospital in Dubuque, IA, from complications due to a stroke he suffered Monday, May 13. Present at his bedside were his wife and a close family friend. Ken was born on January 22, 1945, in Morrison, IL,
SATURDAY DEMO DERBY A record entry of more than 108 cars entered the Demolition Derby on Saturday, August 17, 2019, topping last year’s entry of 103, during the 149th Annual Whiteside County Fair. It was a mixed blessing. The popular event was to begin at 6:30 p.m., but it did
On Tuesday, April 20, 2019, Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of April 2, 2019, minutes Public Hearing Request for
The Editor discovered a young man juggling in an open spot behind the pony ride; that led to an impromptu interview. Seventh grader Roman Liebel, 13, lives in Davenport, FL. “At about age nine,” Liebel taught himself “to juggle rings, clubs, balls, anything, [even] tennis rackets!” He performs in circuses
Rally Day is Sunday, September 8, 2019, for the combined Sunday School Program of First Presbyterian and Morrison United Methodist Churches. Everyone is invited to check out our program. We will meet at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Shepherds will answer
Since 1989, the Fair Board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort to support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible, for all those who participate and attend the many shows and events. This year the Whiteside County Fair has selected Jill Miller
Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, August 19, 2019, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Item for
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 9, 2019. Arrests: On Saturday, August 10, 2019, at approximately 1:44 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Tony C. Coleman, age 22 of Chicago, IL, at W.
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 8-14-19 at 11:32 p.m., a 16-year-old Morrison Male was stopped in Morrison, IL, for a turn signal violation. He was cited for Improper Turn Signal and No Valid Driver’s License – Graduated License Curfew Violation.