All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Jose Luis Barraza, Jr., 20, of Ashton, IL, was stopped for speeding on 4/23/2018 at 3:53 p.m., on IL Route 38 at Hartman Road in Lee County, and charged with Driving While License Suspended and Speeding. Barraza
Stroll through the past in a recreated pioneer village at Heritage Canyon, during our annual Dutch Days celebration. Join the Early American Crafters and guest interpreters on Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The location is 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL.
The Grand March across the Morrison High School auditorium stage, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 28, 2018, prior to Prom, was regal indeed. The program listed 113 students. Every one of them was groomed, coiffed, and dressed for the special occasion. This included Chace Garland and Dillon
Members of surrounding communities and locals are invited to the Grand Opening of Morrison’s Heritage Museum, on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. The museum is located at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Judith Holesinger, Fulton, IL, will provide the program at 1:30, sharing her passion for grist
Mindy L. Smith, 59, of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at her home, surrounded by family and friends. Mindy was born October 30, 1958, the daughter of Charles J. and Beverly (Sitter) Smith. She worked at National Hardware for 20 years. After they were bought out, she continued
Friends of the Parks Foundation, Morrison Rotary, Morrison Police Department, and DQ Grill & Chill hosted the annual Bicycle Safety program, in the cafeteria at Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, on Friday, May 11, 2018. Each year third graders are informed about safe riding practices, laws for riders,
The Morrison Rotary Club held a membership drive in conjunction with the Morrison Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Loft 112, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Over 50 members of the community enjoyed food provided by Morrison Community Hospital Dietary Department and beverages provided by Rotary.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 20, 2018. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 4-20-18 Donald T. Skibbe 84 Morrison, IL Disobeying Traffic Control Device (Accident) 4-20-18 Cynthia Wadsworth 48
Virginia M. “Ginny” Lawrence, 75, of Morrison, IL, passed away April 27, 2018, at The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, following a brief illness. Ginny was born November 29, 1942, in Denver, CO, to William and Ethel (Morrow) Mahoney. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona,
The Morrison Institute of Technology Graduation Ceremony will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., in the Auditorium at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. All graduates will receive an Associate in Applied Science. degree. Attached is the list of graduates, parent names, and hometown.
With the approaching National Law Enforcement Memorial Week, recognized from Sunday, May 13, to Saturday, May 19, 2018, Whiteside County Law Enforcement Officers again are teaming up with citizens, to raise money to help benefit the Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors (IL C.O.P.S.) Organization. The first event is Tuesday, May
Robert E. Zuidema, Sr., 81, of Fulton, IL, died Friday April 27, 2018, at Resthave Home in Morrison, IL. Robert was born March 9, 1937, in Fulton, to Frank R. and Helen (Balk) Zuidema. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. He married Ardith R. Norman on December
David Alan Badger, formerly of Fulton, IL, will be at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, to sign copies of his recent book, Ten Years–Whiteside County Barn Tour, during Dutch Days. Last year, 2017, marked the tenth year of Badger illustrating barns and other rural architecture of Whiteside County.
CEO Pam Pfister presented plans for the Morrison Community Hospital expansion project, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, to an audience of curious community members. She displayed photos of the original building at 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, that was built in 1934. She then showed some additions completed in
The Savanna, IL, Bridge Celebration Planners announced that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will bring a traveling exhibit known as the “Journey to Tomorrow” to Savanna, from Friday, June 15, through Sunday, June 17, 2018. The attraction is part of a series of celebrations planned around the dedication