These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 2-19-19 at 6:40 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies assisted Fulton Police with a domestic situation in the City of Fulton, IL. During the investigation, Whiteside County Deputies arrested Brandon L. Kemp, age 26 of Fulton for
Harold D. Steiner, 94, died peacefully on Tuesday February 19, 2019, at Resthave Assisted Living in Morrison, IL. Harold was born May 17, 1924, to Cleo and Mary (Swope) Steiner in Sterling, IL. He was a Sterling High School graduate and attended Bethal Mennonite College. He married Lois Smith on
Dozens of robins visited the Editor’s back yard on Saturday, February 16, 2019, flipping up leaves to seek food and eating seeds under the bird feeder. I wonder where they spent Sunday, February 17, during and after the latest snowfall. Have you seen them? “The North Wind Doth Blow”Anonymous
Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this article and a link to “about 300” February 2019 State Finals photos. The 2019 IHSA Individual wrestling season has concluded. Colton Linke (37-9 on the season), Morrison’s 120 lb. wrestler, brought home a 6th place medal and All-State honors. It was
The Morrison Community Unit District #6 Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The meeting will be in the School Media Center. Listed below is the link for the agenda. There
Danny E. Porter, Sr., 65 of Sterling, IL, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Danny was born on December 2, 1953, at St. Francis hospital in Kewanee, IL, the son of Cecil D. and Beulah (Neer) Porter. He spent his school years growing
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this article and photo. The Morrison High School B.L.I.N.D. club (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) visited Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14, 2019. Members made cards and handed them to every resident at Resthave. The
Marjorie R. “Marge” Venhuizen, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Marge was born November 23, 1930, in Sterling, IL, to Rennie and Lodina (Medema) Buikema. She was educated in the Morrison Grade School and was a graduate of Morrison High School. On
The day after Valentine’s Day, on Friday, February 15, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., Resthave Care & Rehabilitation was transformed into an elegant wedding venue. Seven couples reaffirmed their long-held marriages vows in the center’s Chapel, which overflowed with family, residents, and staff. Honorees had an impressive 412 combined years of
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 1, 2019. Arrests: On Monday, February 11, 2019, Morrison Police arrested Marissa R. Smith, age 23 of Morrison, IL, and James D. McCollough, age 31 of Morrison, charging them both with Animal Neglect (Class
Wilma J. Johannsen, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, February 15, 2019, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Wilma was born June 19, 1937, in Garden Plain, IL, to Cornelius and Winnie (Prins) Medendorp. She was educated in the Fulton, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Erie High
After their performance in the St. Mary’s Church Annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition, on Saturday, February 2, 2019, three boys and four girls took home first place medals for their accurate shooting, good form, and composure. The Knights of Columbus have hosted Free Throw Competitions internationally since 1972,
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for the 2019 Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. A $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating Senior from Morrison High School. Students can download the application online at www.morrisonchamber.com or copies can be found at Odell Public Library, 307 S, Madison Street,
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will award over $50,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois, to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2019-2020 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. Student must be enrolled full-time at a
State Representative Tony McCombie released the following statement, after the minimum wage proposal, SB1, passed the General Assembly, on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Under Senate Bill 1, the minimum wage will increase from $8.25 per hour to $15 per hour, over the next six years. The Speaker will send SB1