These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 4-10-19 at 8:00 p.m., Perry T. Ports, age 56 of Rock Falls, IL, was stopped on Interstate 88 for speeding. Ports was cited for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and released on bond, pending a
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association would like to announce the 2019 Officer Safety and Scott’s Law Safety Initiative. Friday, April 12, through Friday, April 19, 2019, Sheriffs across the State of Illinois will be participating in a Traffic Awareness Campaign, specifically aimed at Scott’s Law and distracted driving violators. The ISA
Morrison High School reported the following Honor Roll designees from the Third Quarter, of the 2018-2019 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2019: Cassidy Geerts, Molly Neumann, Jacob Schlegel, Katelyn Vos Class of 2020: Gracen Harmon, Lindsey Houldson, Shanna Hudson, Nathan Mickley, Isabella Poisal, Sophie Prombo, Grace Steines, Jade
Morrison High School Varsity Boys Baseball lost to opponent Orion, on Monday, April 1, 2019, at Toulon, IL. The final score was Morrison Mustangs 1, The Charger of Orion 11. MHS played Princeton in Princeton, IL, on Tuesday, April 2. The final score was Morrison Mustangs 6, Princeton Tigers 8.
Morrison High School Varsity Boys Baseball made short work of opponent Start County, on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Toulon, IL. The final score was Morrison Mustangs 10, Stark County Rebels 1. MHS played Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, IL) at home on Thursday, March 28. The final score was Morrison Mustangs
Morrison High School Driver Education and American Government teacher Brian Bartoz submitted the press release and photos. Fourteen of Morrison High School’s Juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, during an evening ceremony in the MHS auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Students were
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) welcomes anyone desiring an evening of music and reminiscing of the last 100 years of Broadway music. The history of Broadway will be explored through scores, featuring Tin Pan Alley to State-of-the-Art Contemporary Broadway. You’ll treasure the magic of an entire century of drama, laughter,
Editor’s note: Click here to watch a video of Representative Cheri Bustos. On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos stood up for workers’ rights and safety to Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing to review the President Donald Trump’s FY2020 Budget Request for the
The Garden Plain Ripsnorters 4H club visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 6, 2019, for craft time with our residents. The craft was made out of Popsicle sticks and felt material. Residents could choose to make a chick, puppy dog, or bunny. This intergenerational
“The finest gesture one can make is to save life by donating blood.” Mark your calendar and help us honor the life of our dear Jen Banks, by participating in the “Fourth Annual Jen Banks Memorial Blood Drive” and pay forward the gift of life. This gesture will take you
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4/5/19 at 5:28 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies responded to a home in rural Rock Falls, IL, for a report of a female subject that broke into the home and was refusing to leave. Upon further investigation,
Bryn Callahan, a member of the Charles Carroll Society, Children of the American Revolution, was recently elected State President of the organization. He will serve a one-year term at the 81st Annual Conference in Crystal Lake, IL. Callahan, a 16-year member, will be installed in April 2019 on the grounds
On Thursday, April 4, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos helped pass a long-term reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 (VAWA.) The landmark VAWA legislation was first passed by Congress and signed into law in 1994. Like previous reauthorizations, this bill makes improvements based on recommendations of Law
On Saturday, April 6, 2019, Parks and Recreation Coordinator Katie Selburg welcomed 40 Sophomore and Senior students from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, to the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. 50-55 visitors from Augustana College in Morrison on Saturday, April 4/6. Students
The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, IA, will hold an Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., at The Canticle, 843 13th Avenue N., Clinton, IA. Contact Lori Freudenberg at 563-242-7611 for more information.