All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Carlos De Los Reyes, 19, of Rochelle, IL, was stopped for speeding on 1/10/2019 at 1:41 p.m., on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 103, in Ogle County. He was charged with Speeding, No Insurance, Expired Registration, and
Calling all nature lovers! Enhance your love of nature through hands-on learning and community-based service. Practice lifelong learning and sharing. Give back to nature. Become a Master Naturalist. We hope to start a Master Naturalist training this summer. If you have a love for the outdoors, care about the local
Morrison Junior High School Honor Roll students are listed below, for the second quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Madilyn Armitage, Colton Bielema, Austin Boonstra, Katie Bush, Landon Cook, Isabella Duncan, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Blake Huizenga, Brooklynn Knouse, Paige Leighton, Emma Mackum, Isaiah McDearman, Hunter McNeece,
Dixon Public Schools and Woodlawn Arts Academy got a chance to show off their partnership skills the weekend of January 11, 2019, during three performances of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Jr.” at Dixon High School James A. Wiltz Auditorium, Dixon, IL. Willy Wonka (right), played by Ian G., hands over
The general public, in and around Morrison, is invited to join members of Morrison Historical Society and the Board of Trustees, on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at the Annual Meeting and Potluck, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.with the meal at 1:00.
Students age six-through-adult currently enrolled in private music lessons with Woodlawn Arts Academy will showcase their talents, in two recitals this month. Vocal and instrumental selections will be performed in two different recitals, at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Both recitals will take place at
over New Years, Carson White played at Disney World for the All American all stars. This team was made up of a bunch of kids in the Midwest to compete. Carson even pitched.
Sixty years, ten months, and 26 days ago, then-Senator John F. Kennedy, offered this path to Legislative statesmenship. He spoke during a Loyola College Alumni Banquet in Baltimore, MD, on February 18, 1958. There is wisdom in his 35 words that applies today. “Let us not seek the Republican answer
Morrison Athletic Boosters are teaming up with the Student Council, to bring a “White-Out” theme to the Boys Basketball games on Friday, January 18, 2019. Everyone is encouraged to wear white to the games against Orion, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Fresh-Soph play begins at 5:30
Morrison Rotary Club Literacy Committee Chair Ellen Smith submitted these photos of one class which is receiving free books throughout the 2018-2019 school year. Parent donations supported the program, Smith noted. Northside School children received their October installment of free, monthly books, provided by Morrison Rotary Club. Increasing literacy is
Darrell H. Wierenga, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Darrell was born February 17, 1942, in Clinton, IA, to Howard J. and Ida M. (Graham) Wierenga. He was educated in the Albany Grade Schools in Albany, IL, and was
Morrison Fire Department Chief David Benters, standing left, congratulates retiring Fireman David Gene Brandon, Jr., on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Brandon was initiated into the local Department on November 21, 1990–28 years ago. He wore a 25-year service pin on his tie for the occasion. Brandon had continued as a
Danye J. Southern, 71, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Genesis East Hospital ICU in Davenport, IA. Danye was born February 25, 1947, in Gary, IN, to James and Iska (Folkes) Southern. He was educated in the Gary school systems and was a graduate of Thomas Edison
Editor’s note: This article is reprinted to honor Donald Lyle Miller, recognized on June 9, 2017, as MMTA’s “Leading Man Emeritus.” “In 1961, about five people were posing ideas” for a Morrison, IL, theater group. They met at the residence of Donald and Eileen Miller, “an apartment over the garage
Editor’s note: Illinois State Police District 1, Sterling, IL, sent this alert to Illinois drivers heading across the Mississippi River into Clinton, IA, for a portion of the day on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Morrison Fire Department will drive their Brush Truck in the procession. MFD will send an Engine