Because of a lack of officials, next week’s Fresh/Soph Girls Volleyball games at Erie, IL, with Erie/P-town, will be played on Monday, August 27, 2018, instead of Tuesday, August 28.
Members of Citizens for Schmidt, the committee promoting Kristopher Schmidt as a candidate for Sheriff of Whiteside County, announced his participation with Stateline Farm Rescue, in their demonstration of a grain bin rescue. Stateline Farm Rescue (www.statelinefarmrescue.com), the first agriculture rescue training agency to build a state-of-the art training simulator,
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce surprised Arnie Drolema on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, with the Because Nice Matters award. He and wife Jan have owned and operated Yarbrough Appliance, 227 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, since 1988. The certificate stated, “In recognition of going above and beyond by continuously making efforts
On Wednesday, August 29, 2018, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will “Unleash Strong!” All across Northern Illinois, girls and their parents will have the opportunity to learn more about Girl Scouts and join the premiere leadership organization for girls. Girls will explore hands-on STEM activities–such as making their own rocket
Whiteside County Treasurer Darlene Hook offers citizens this reminder. The second Property Tax installment is due by Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Payment can be made at the Treasurer’s Office, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, August 30, 2018. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing. The church is located at the northeast corner
Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Summer 2015 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars. President’s List students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Fulton: Jacob Bielema, MiKayla Medendorp, Emily Santana, and Cameron Ward Morrison: Sydney Beveroth Rock Falls:
University of Illinois Extension serves Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties. We will offer face-to-face, Master Gardener Training on Tuesdays, from August 28,through November 13, 2018. Training is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the LOTS Building, 210 E. Progress Drive, Dixon, IL. Please register by Monday, August 27. Master
On Monday, August 20, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., the Morrison High School Girls Volleyball teams faced Annawan High School at home. Due to construction at the High School, the Fresh/Soph and Varsity games were held at the Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. The Fillies lost the first
Henrietta Fiet, 103, of Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Pleasant View. Henrietta was born July 2, 1915, in Fulton, to Peter and Celia (Bielema) Balk. Her parents died when she was young, and Henrietta was raised by Klaas
On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, the Whiteside County Fair opened its gates at 8:00 a.m., with overcast skies and rain to come. Due to extensive rain in the afternoon, a presentation by the Albany, Cordova, and Fulton Fire Departments was cancelled. A truck was to be available to view, and handouts
The Morrison Police Department is seeking applications, for the purpose of compiling a list of qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. There is a vacancy for a full-time Police Officer. Morrison Police Department is a progressive law enforcement agency, that offers a challenging and rewarding professional career in
On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, the Whiteside County Fair opened its gates for the 148th time. Winners are listed below for Open Swine; Junior Swine; Pedal Pull 1; Junior Textiles; Open Textiles; Junior Hobbies; Open Hobbies. All winners are from Illinois unless noted. Illinois Masonic Lodges from Erie, Fulton, Morrison, Prophetstown,
Generous sponsors have donated hundreds of bicycles to the Whiteside County Fair, delighting five or six children annually. Mead’s Bike Shop, 414 Locust Street, Sterling, IL, was publicly thanked, on Saturday, August 19, 2017, for providing five cerulean blue prizes during Fair Week. The owner is competitive racer Bryce Mead.
Irma I. Longanecker, 99, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Monday, August 20, 2018, at Resthave. Irma was born November 27, 1918, in Sterling, IL, to Fred and Jennie (Schwitters) Landheer. She was educated in the McElrath School in rural Whiteside County. On February 11, 1939, she married Floyd