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Sterling Rotary BBQ Lunch June 5

The Sterling Noon Rotary Club hosts its annual Pork BBQ lunch on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the Sterling High School Commons, 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Lunch is $7 and includes a seasoned pork chop sandwich, chips, dessert, and drink. All proceeds will

Joseph Charles Klimson (1924 – 2018)

Joseph Charles Klimson, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 4, 2018, at Resthave Home, Morrison, IL. Joe was born September 29, 1924, in Chicago, IL, to Joseph S. and Florence (Werner) Klimson.  He was educated in the Chicago Public Grade Schools and was a graduate of Calumet High School. 

Sheriff’s Office Report of June 3

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5-24-18 at 11:43 p.m., Courtney L. Nielsen, age 18 of Rock Falls, IL, was stopped on Martin Road near Cardinal for defective exhaust.  She was cited for No Valid Driver’s License with a written warning

Balanced Budget Passes Both Houses

Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie released the following statement after voting in favor of the first truly balanced State budget since 2001.  The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support.  The Senate approved the budget Wednesday, May 30, 2018, and the House passed the budget Thursday, May 31.  This Fiscal Year

Texting While Driving Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation strengthening the law on texting while driving moves to Governor Bruce Rauner’s desk.  This follows the Illinois Senate’s approval of House Bill 4846, which cracks down on texting while driving, by classifying first-time offenses as moving violations.  Under the current law, which took

Bustos to Play in Rockford Peaches 75th Anniversary Game

On Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., in Rockford, IL, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will play in the Rockford Peaches 75th Anniversary Exhibition Game.  Congresswoman Bustos will be playing on the “Celebrity Team” against the Rockford Starfires. Her teammates will include” A League of Their Own” film actress Megan Cavanagh;

Bustos: Trump Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Hurt Farmers

On Thursday, May, 31, 2018, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos issued the following statement, in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to impose aluminum and steel tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the European Union.  Earlier in the month, news broke that China, in response to President Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs against

Be Seated 20 Minutes Before the Play Starts

A tip from the Editor is be seated at least 20 minutes before show time, for the last two MMTA performances of The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade radio hour.  Performances will be in the Morrison Institute of Technology auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday, June 1, at 7:30

City Seeks Public Works Maintenance/Laborer Applicants

The City of Morrison, IL, is accepting applications for a Public Works General Maintenance/Laborer Position.  This is an excellent career opportunity.  The City of Morrison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ideal applicant has at least two-to-three years of municipal work history or comparable private sector experience, with a focus

Morrison Hospital Auxiliary Donates Light Bar

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, received a donation of an EMDR Light Bar, from Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary.  It will be used in the hospital’s expanded Behavioral Health Department.  Auxiliary members presented the psychotherapy tool to Tracy Banks-Geiger (2nd from right.)  MCH Auxiliary members are, left-to-right,

May 18 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 18, 2018. Arrests:  On Sunday, May 27, 2018, at approximately 11:19 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Wayne E. Betts, age 54 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Ogle County, charging Betts

May 30 Ribbon Cutting for BPI Companies, Inc.

Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board and members hosted a noon Ribbon Cutting ceremony, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, for BPI Companies, Inc., owned by Michael and Dawn Knott.  A half-dozen businesses under the BPI corporate umbrella are based from 15273 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL.  Knott purchased the assets and corporation

2017-2018 Morrison Junior High 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, announces the 4th Quarter Honor Roll listing for grades six through eight. 6th Grade High Honors – Arabella Adams, Isabel Allen, Alyvia Behrens, Carly Boonstra, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Theron Decker, Mikadyn Jakubs, Jayden Kershaw, Madison Krum, Chase Newman, Addison Wiersema,

Matlack’s May 28 Memorial Day Speech

Editor’s note:  Guest Speaker Chief Petty Officer Lori Matlack gave this address during the Monday, May 28, 2018, Memorial Day ceremony in Morrison, IL.  Katie Ryder submitted the photos from the parade and of Matlack at the podium.  The last photo is of Laurel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines, IA.