April 22 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, April 22, 2019. Arrests:  No Arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 4-22-19 Lori L. Moshure  57 Morrison, IL No Parking (Posted) 4-24-19 Kylee M. Hook  28

“Meet and Greet” for Artist Paul Schmidt

Paul Schmidt is one of the international artists who sell their creations at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  A 1970 graduate of Morrison High School, Schmidt lives in Costa Rica.  So when he comes home to visit, it is a special occasion.  To capitalize on

2019 Prom Royalty and Court

The pre-Prom Grand March, featuring many Prom attendees, took place “Under the Big Top” on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 4:00 p.m., at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  With temperatures in the low 30’s and sleet beginning just after 3:30 p.m., it was fortunate students had arrived

April 26 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 4-24-19 at 9:10 p.m.,  Aaron E. Sturtz, age 42 of Clinton, IA, was a passenger in a vehicle lawfully stopped by Deputies in Fulton, IL.  During the stop, it was discovered that Sturtz had two

Publisher and Advertising Manager Sue Patten Retires

Publisher and Advertising Manager Sue Patten has retired after 30 years employment at 100 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, offices of W. N. S. Publications.  Her retirement party was Friday, April 26, 2019. She has followed a traditional, vertical career path.  In May 1988 she began work two days a

Representative McCombie Recognizes Influential Women

“I have had the great fortune of having many influential women in my life–both past and present.  In honor of National Women’s History Month, I would like to recognize great women from District 71,” said State Representative Tony McCombie.  “We all know women who have influenced our lives, teachers, nurses,

Morrison Parks & Recreation T-Ball Registration

The 2018 photo was submitted by Jim Stepp. Join us for some summer fun from Thursday, June 20, to Tuesday, July 30, 2019.  The Morrison, IL, instructional t-ball league teaches fundamentals of hitting, fielding, and throwing, in a non-competitive game environment.  The league is designed for four-to-six-year-olds.  The costs is

Brad James Landherr (1971 – 2019)

Brad James Landherr, 48, of Naperville, IL, died Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his home in Naperville. Brad was born January 20, 1971, in Morrison, IL, to Glenn F. and Donna L. (Carroll) Landherr.  He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School.  He continued

Municipal Project Update

City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this article. The City of Morrison starts its Fiscal Year on each May 1st.  Now is a good time to review the actions of local elected officials that affect your life.  The City Council’s job is to determine need and urgency and prioritize the most

Bernadine G. “Bernie” Sanders (1927 – 2019)

Bernadine G. “Bernie” Sanders, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Resthave Home & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Bernie was born January 8, 1927, in Fulton, IL, to Joseph and Dorothea L. (Sterenberg) Bielema, Jr.  She was educated in the Fulton Grade and High Schools.  She married John

Deborah L. (Robertson) Beck (1956 – 2019)

Deborah L. (Robertson) Beck, 62, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully with her daughter holding her hand, on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Deb was born July 19, 1956, in Morrison, IL, to Donald L. and Inez J. (Durward) Robertson.  She

April 27 MHS Grand March and Prom

Editor’s note: Photos were taken by Kelly Vegter. Morrison High School Driver Education and American Government teacher Brian Bartoz stated, “This year’s Prom theme is ‘Under the Big Top,’ which we hope to carry out through a whimsical, creative circus theme at Deer Valley Golf Club[, 3298 Hoover Road, Deer

May 5 LAHS Programs Lincoln Shooting and The Connection

The Lyndon Area Historical Society will feature a PowerPoint program entitled “The Lincoln Assassination:  Manhunt and Trial” presented by Ronald H. Koehn.  It is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the former Lyndon Congregational Church, 405 Fourth Street, Lyndon, IL. As the bloody Civil War ended

April 24 Bustos to Speak to Area Students

Today, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 9:15 a.m., Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will speak with students participating in the Sauk Valley Community Leadership Program and the Whiteside Area Career Center Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program.  Congresswoman Bustos will share with the young student leaders her experiences in Congress; what it is

Morrison Garden Club Plant Sale May 4

Article contributed by Sharon Moore. Spring has sprung finally, and we are all anxious to get in our gardens and yards to start gardening!  So far, Mother Nature has been a bit kinder to us this year.  That means, as of right now, Morrison Garden Club plans to hold our