Robert A. Merema, 94, of Windsor Manor in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Windsor Manor. Bob was born August 13, 1924, in rural Whiteside County to Clarence and Anna (Temple) Merema. He was educated in the Lockhart School in rural Whiteside County. On
Morrison Police are investigating an incident of suspicious activity that occurred this morning, Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at approximately 7:45 to 8:00 .m., in the area of Portland Avenue (IL RT 78) and Markland Drive. The incident involved a ten-year-old child walking to school, when an unidentified male may have
Former Whiteside County Sheriff Roger Schipper has announced his endorsement of John Booker for Whiteside County Sheriff. Booker, 51, has 27 years of experience as a Police Officer. He is currently the Chief Deputy of Whiteside County. “John Booker is far and away the best candidate for the Office of
In 50 days, the General Election will be held, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce invite the public to meet four candidates, during a Candidate Forum, on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. This event for voters of all ages will take place
On Saturday, September 15, 2018, a colorful group race concluded the Harvest Hammer foot and bicycle races. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. from Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, the noncompetitive Color Run invites youth and adults of all ages to travel north on Genesse to Market Street. Most
Morrison Rotary Club sponsored the 31st Annual Harvest Hammer event, on Saturday morning, September 15, 2018. Included were a Duathlon; foot races; Team Duathlon; a non-competitive Color Run for children and adults. The starting location was Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Proceeds benefit local youth, education, and
Odell Public Library will host an Opioid Overdose Prevention Program through Sinnissippi Centers. There will be two identical programs; the first on 9/24 and second on 10/24. Both are free and open to the public. There is a brief article below as well as a flyer I created. The
Attached, are the press releases from when I attended, working for the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office in Galena, IL, at that time. There are other law enforcement administrators in Whiteside County that had attended the FBI NA that have since retired. I believe I am the only law
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, had an Active Shooter Training and Drill on Thursday, September 13, 2018, with Chief of Police Brian Melton and Officer Lonnie Smith. Officer Melton, pictured, was very informative. He gave staff a lot of ways to handle a situation like this, that could
The 65th season of Clinton Symphony Orchestra opens Saturday, September 22, 2018, with a pair of Guest Soloists and a side-by-side performance with a school orchestra. The 50 area musicians of the orchestra are conducted by Brian Dollinger, now beginning his 13th year at the helm. The opening concert is
Woodlawn Arts Academy’s fall lineup is a great mix of new events and activities with returning favorites. Registration is now available for lessons, workshops, and classes that run through May 2019. The Academy will host a bus trip to Chicago on Saturday, October 13, 2018, to see Broadway in Chicago’s
The best planning sometimes does not work out. The Morrison Lions had everything planned for its first, community, Recycle Day, including a computer-drawn map of the recycling routes at Water Works Park[, on Saturday, September 8, 2018.] Then Mother Nature came along. She emptied the sky over several days and
Petition circulation begins Tuesday, September 18, 2018, for candidates wishing to take out petitions for the offices of Ward 1 Alderman, Ward 2 Alderman, Ward 3 Alderman, and Ward 4 Alderman in the City of Morrison, for the upcoming Consolidated Election. It will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Petitions
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 7, 2018. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-07-18 Cassandra J. Corbin 42 Sterling, IL Failure to Reduce Speed (Accident) 9-13-18 Nathan C. Bush
Morrison Historical Society’s Board of Trustees invites the public to enjoy “made-on-Main-Street” ice cream, fresh fruit pies, and brownies, during Paint the Town in Morrison, IL, Saturday, September 15, 2018. Beginning at noon, choose a treat to make the day complete. The MHS booth will be on Base Street. Kenny