Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey took the photograph. Morrison High School Senior Kaylee Shetler received an early, life-changing birthday present, on Friday, December 7, 2018. One day before she turns 18, Shetler signed a Letter of Intent to play Women’s Volleyball at Kishwaukee Community College, in Malta, IL, near DeKalb. KCC
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 12/7/18 at about 9:01 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash on Rt 84 and Covell Road in rural Fulton, IL. Investigation revealed a southbound 2005 Chrysler van driven by Judith K Pray,
Morrison High School Boys Basketball Coach Jason Banks reported that Morrison Varsity defeated Warren by 36 points, on Saturday, December 8, 2018. The game ended with a score of 61 to 25.
Editor’s note: Reuven Kapuchinski took the photo. A mesmerizing Israeli quintet–Sofi & the Baladis–will perform in concert at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Centennial Auditorium, Sterling High School, Sterling, IL. Tickets, $10 each, are available online at centennialauditorium.org or at the door. Their concert culminates a week of
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Zachary James Runalls, 25, of Rochelle, IL, was stopped for disobeying a stop sign on 12/05/2018 at 3:35 p.m., on IL Route 38 at Dement Road in Rochelle, and charged with Driving While License Revoked. He was
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 30, 2018. Arrests: On Saturday, December 1, 2018, at approximately 9:34 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a call at 319 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a violation of an Order of Protection. As
Editor’s note: Finance Officer and Sergeant-at-Arms Jerry Brearton submitted the article and photo. On Thursday, November 29, 2018, The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison IL donated $237 to the Morrison Friends Food Pantry, to help replenish its stock, which will be depleted during the holiday influx. The Post makes
Come join the University of Illinois Extension, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, December 15, 2018, as we explore activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, that all relate to the Holidays. We have fun and educational sessions ready for all youth ages eight-to-14. Do you know younger
Morrison High School Boys Basketball Coach Jason Banks reported that Bureau Valley outplayed the Varsity Mustangs by 17 points, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. The game ended with a score of 57 to 40.
Kristi Wambeke, PT, and Chelsey Ferguson PT, DP, offered a free “Balance and Fall Risk Screening” to community members, at Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, November 29, 2018. An informative program began at 11:00 a.m. Ferguson suggested specific ways to make the home less
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors to give now. It is critical to ensure blood is available for medical treatments and emergencies during the holiday season. “We urge community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of
On a chilly November morning, Morrison Garden Club decorated 21 Morrison, IL, flower pots with a plethora of live and dried plant materials. Their beautification efforts were in preparation for the holiday season, in general, and the Christmas Parade and Walk planned for Saturday, December 1, 2018, in particular. Click
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted the November 2018 Activity Report. Written Warnings issued–104Traffic Citations issued—51DUI Arrests–3Controlled Substance Arrest–1Speeding Citations issued–18Seatbelt/Child Restraint Citation issued–1Traffic Crashes–47Civil Papers served–117Warrant Arrests–5.
You are invited to celebrate 2018 Christmas Eve services at any of these 16 Morrison, IL, churches. Some churches hold Tuesday, December 25, Christmas morning services. Bethesda Lutheran Church–301 W. South Street, will have Candlelight service on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, at 5:00 p.m. This service will be filled
Patricia Campbell, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at her home. Pat was born July 6, 1928, in Pittsfield, MA, to David J. and Jennie (Freehoffer) Tierney. She was a graduate from the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, MA. On August 9, 1952,