Join us at Spring Valley Reformed Church, on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., for “Request Night.” There will be may different ensembles that were requested by the community. It will be a great night of worship and fellowship. This is the final concert for this year’s regular Spring
Editor’s note: This report and photograph were submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator. The Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive was held on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from noon to 6:00 p.m., on its usual eight-week
Evan R. Haag, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Evan was born on June 2, 1944, in Freeport, IL, the son of Carl and Neva (Traum) Haag. He attended Chadwick, IL, schools and graduated with the class of 1962. He graduated
Keep Morrison beautiful! Bring your recyclables to Water Works Park off W. Winfield Street, in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Click here for details on what will be accepted. For more information contact Flora at 815-772-4874 or by e-mail at FStralow@Mchsi.com. Sponsors
Would you like to board and tour a WWII vessel that delivered men and equipment to the shores of Normandy, France, on D-Day–July 12, 1944? USS Landing Ship Tank 325 will sail down the Mississippi River from Dubuque, to Bettendorf, IA, and dock at Isle Casino Hotel, for public tours and
Whiteside County Honor Flight Committee–a subordinate to the Quad City Hub–is seeking younger members. Our last meeting of the year will be on Wednesday night, September 19, 2018, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust Street, Sterling, IL. All are welcome to attend. Come offer suggestions to
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey supplied the photograph. Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has honored those who make an extra effort to support the annual Fair. They make the Fair as much fun as possible, for those who participate and attend the many shows and events. In 2018, the
The final entertainment of the 2018 Whiteside County Fair was the Demolition Derby, on Saturday, August 18, 2018, which started after its scheduled 6:30 p.m. start time. Grandstand and bleacher seats could not contain all the observers, and some stood along the south end. Morrison Fire Department First Assistant Chief
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The Monday, August 27, 2018, City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. PUBLIC COMMENT V. REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS/DEPARTMENT HEADS
Jerold G. Brinkmeier, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, August 26, 2018. Jerold was born February 5, 1928, in Loran, IL, to Arthur C. and Lydia C. (Beyer) Brinkmeier. He was educated in the rural grade schools of Loran. Jerold first married Thelma Colbert. On October 2, 1965, he married
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 17, 2018. Arrests: On Friday, August 17, 2018, at approximately 5:36 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 610 Portland Avenue, Apt. B1, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison
Editor’s note: Gary Farral posted this information on Facebook, on Thursday, August 24, 2018. The author is Vin Suprynowicz, an American Libertarian author who formerly edited editorial pages for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. On November 15, 2003, an 85-year-old retired Marine Corps Colonel died of congestive heart failure, at his
Morrison Lions Club and their partners will host “Keep Morrison Beautiful,” a Community Recycling Day, on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please call Flora at 815-772-4874 or email her at fstralow@mchsi.com. Monetary donations are
Eugene M. “Mick” Summers, 88 of Prophetstown, IL, died Thursday August 24, 2018, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Eugene was born on July 16, 1930, in Sterling the son of John and Mary (Manspeaker) Summers. He married Beverly June Bielema on October 31, 1954. She died March 2013.