On Thursday, February 21, 2019, Riverview Antiques, 409 N. Main, Mt. Carroll, IL, became a music venue for a Morrison, IL, couple. Craig and Kathy Sipes entertained family, friends, fellow musicians, and their Brethren in Christ Church family, surrounded by antiques high and low. The audience was encouraged to walk
One factor that makes The Loft on Main such a delight is that curators showcase artists who work in a variety of media. Any visitor will find something to examine, admire, or appreciate. Patrons purchase items to use, wear, display, or gift. Currently in the gallery window is an unusual,
Sloane Wolfe and her fiance, Houston Sulouff, both of Sterling, IL, tied the knot at Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, in the chapel. The ceremony took place at 4:30 p.m., on Friday, January 25, 2019. The officiant was Pastor Christina Berry of Sterling. The couple became
Editor’s note: Karla Burn supplied the photographs. Marketing Director Karla Burn wrote, “With all the snow and cold we have been dealing with this winter, what could warm our hearts more than a wedding? Our first wedding at Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, took place at
Did your neighborhood smell sweeter last week? Troop leaders from Morrison, Prophetstown, and Tampico, IL, took receipt of thousands of boxes of Girl Scout cookies, on Monday morning, February 18, 2019. Cases of 12 were delivered to Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, at 11:00 a.m. A
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 2/22/19 at 11:07 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Illinois Route 84 near Penrose Road, Fulton, IL, on a vehicle for no rear registration light. Upon further investigation, the driver, Brain Bellville,
Local indie film “Screw City” is gearing up to start filming in Northwest Illinois. The film is a coming-of-age story, about a rustbelt-city teenager trying to escape his dead-end life through his punk rock band. The movie’s title is based on the nickname of Rockford, IL, “Screw City.” Some have
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this article. Morrison Junior High Colts qualified nine wrestlers to the Sectional Tournament, with three others finishing as alternates. The event took place in Erie, IL, on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Jaden Hamilton, Donny Reavy, and Cameron McDonnell lead the way,
Lanette K. Hinrichs, age 51, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Lanette was born on January 21, 1968, in Sterling, the daughter of Glenn and Elnora (Wierema) Hinrichs. She was employed with Self Help Enterprises in Sterling. Lanette was a member of First Lutheran
Darrell J. Onken, 69 of Morrison, IL, died Sunday February 24, 2019, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison. He was born on January 3, 1950, in Morrison, the son of Russell C. and Arlene (Thompson) Onken. Darrell had attended Morrison schools and served in the U. S. Navy during the
On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, the Illinois House Republican Organization elected State Representative Tony McCombie to be the HRO Chairman for this upcoming election cycle in 2020. She is the first female to be elected to the post. “Illinois is in desperate need for reforms that will help move the
Northside Elementary School will host a blood drive on Monday, March 4, 2019, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The drive will be held in the school cafeteria, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. The blood drive is open to the public, and is part of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 15, 2019. Arrests: On Thursday, February 21, 2019, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Morrison Police responded to the Morrison Community Hospital, regarding a report of a male subject violating an Order of Protection. As a
The City of Morrison, IL, Panning/Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room, on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 5:30 p.m. The Agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes September 26, 2018 Public Hearing Resolution
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, wishes to remind all County residents that the last day for voter registration and change of address for the April 2, 2019, Consolidated Election, is Tuesday, March 5, at all Deputy Registrar locations and at the County Clerk’s office. Courthouse hours are 8:30 a.m. to