In early January 2019, the students seated below received a list of words to commit to memory, in preparation for the National Spelling Bee. The Morrison Junior High School spelling contest was the first step to that goal. It was held a month later in the gymnasium on Monday, February
Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announced the Valentine’s Day royalty on Thursday, February 14, 2019, during a social. Residents listened to music by Roger Weis and were served cake and punch. Two Kings and Queens were honored.
On Thursday, February 14, 2019, Morrison High School Senior Jacob Schlegel signed a Letter of Intent to play D2 Conference football at Upper Iowa University, in Fayette, IA. The signing was held during homeroom, at approximately 2:35 p.m. in the cafeteria, at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Pictured with their
Penelope Rosalie “Penny” Stoudt, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Penny was born January 21, 1938, in Centerville, IA, to Warren and Grayce (Easton) Hill. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from Sangamon State University in Springfield, IL. On
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting and Vote by Mail for the Tuesday, April 2, 2018, Consolidated Election. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked, and the voter is not
Illinois High School Football Coaches Association, in conjunction with their Annual Spring Clinic, IHSFCA will induct a group of high school football coaches into the Hall of Fame. The list of active, retired, career, and assistant coaches includes some truly great individuals! They were selected for their contributions to the
llinois State Police District 1 Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for January 2019. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 268 citations and 341 written warnings, and made 5 criminal arrests during the month. Speeding accounted for 187 citations; nine citations were issued for
Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this article. On Saturday, February 9, 2019, two Mustang wrestlers punched their ticket to the IHSA State Final Tournament. Colton Linke and Riley Wilkens both placed third at the weekend’s Individual Wrestling Sectional, earning their right to compete for a State title
Due to accumulating ice and snow overnight, Monday, February 11, 2019, and into tomorrow, Morrison Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 12.
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Collective Goods/Books are Fun sale in the Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The employees of Collective Goods pride themselves on offering a variety of
Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Brian Melton outlined procedures during this Snow Emergency, declared Monday, February 11, 2019, by the City of Morrison. This Snow Emergency shall remain in effect until Wednesday morning, February 13, at 8:00 a.m., or until the snow has been removed from the full width of
The City of Morrison, IL, has declared a Snow Emergency beginning immediately, Monday, February 11, 2019, at 5:55 p.m. No parking is allowed on snow routes. Calendar parking restrictions are in effect. The Snow Emergency is effective until all snow has been removed from the full width of the street.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Jerry A. Gendreau, 69, of Savanna, IL, was stopped for improper lane usage on 2/8/2019, at 9:19 p.m., on Main Street at Clay Street in Savanna. He was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Improper
Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan writes, “Tonight’s [Monday, February 11, 2019,] Basketball game at Riverdale has been cancelled, due to potential hazardous driving conditions. There will not be a make-up date set. The Scholastic Bowl meet for tonight at Sherrard, IL, has also been cancelled. The makeup date
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2/10/19 at 5:51 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies responded to a straight truck on its side across both westbound lanes on Interstate 88 at mile marker 28. Upon further investigation, it appeared the truck was originally traveling