DAR Honors High School Citizens

Editor’s note:  The pictures were taken by Allan Johnson. Rock River Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recognized area Illinois high school students.

2018 Morrison High School Prom Court

Editor’s note:  Jerry Lindsey took the group photograph. Members of the 2018 Morrison High School Prom Court include, left-to-right, back row, Jacob Brown (Junior) and Seniors Grant Abel, Britt Ottens, Grant Slater, Reilly Dolan, and Alex Cartwright; front row, Amy Monti (Junior) and Seniors Quinn Sedig, Madison Steines, Carissa Ferry,

Whiteside County Public Works Committee May 1 Agenda

Whiteside County Public Works Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows.  A.    CALL TO ORDER B.    ROUTINE BUSINESS      1.    Approval of Reports and Claims           a.    Budgetary Status

April 25 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Nicholas C. Marshall, 30, of Oregon, IL, was stopped for expired registration on 4/20/2018 at 2:14 p.m., on 4th Street at Jefferson Street in Oregon, and charged with Driving While License Suspended, No Insurance, and Expired Registration.

New Ordinances Strive for More Humane Animal Treatment

At the Whiteside County Board meeting Tuesday, April 17, 2018, the board approved a package of Ordinances to build up Humane Whiteside.  The Ordinances address animal welfare issues in our area.  Both agencies in collaboration wanted more tools for Whiteside County Animal Control (WAAC) to enforce and to give Happy

MHS Library Awarded $2000 Grant

On  Tuesday, April 24, 2018, Jennifer Stevenson, Morrison High School Librarian wanted to share good news. “The Morrison High School library was awarded a $2000 ‘Back to Books’ Grant through the Illinois State Library.  This money will fund an update of the non-fiction section, to better assist student research, as

Fidget Quilts Gifted to Resthave Residents

The River Cities Quilt Guild made “fidget quilts” for Resthave Home’s residents and donated them on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  The lap blankets are made with many different textures and items on the fabric.  Residents with dementia particularly find the quilts interesting, and they enjoy touching the different textures.  These

26th Letter Carriers’ Food Drive May 12

Morrison, IL, Postmaster Christian Ogbebor, Sr., announces the 26th Annual “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive” will be held across Morrison on Saturday, May 12, 2018.  Residents can leave bagged/boxed nonperishable foods; paper, personal hygiene, and cleaning products; canned goods by their mailboxes for pickup by U. S. Postal Service employees.

Rotary to Send Nine Students to Leadership Camp

Editor’s note:  Morrison Rotary Club RYLA Chairperson Louise Clark submitted this article. This year the Morrison Rotary Club is sponsoring nine students, who will attend the District 6420 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp, from Friday, May 4, through Sunday, May 6, 2018.  Five students are from Morrison High School,

IDOT Resurfaces IL Route 78

Brad Cushman is Studies and Plans Senior Squad Leader, with the Bureau of Program Development, at Illinois Department of Transportation District 2.  On, Tuesday, March 27, 2018, he emailed CA Dykhuizen, “I spoke with our Operations Engineer yesterday, and she confirmed that this emergency project is ‘a go.’…Make note that

Who Threw Away this Winter Cap?

Someone who wears a cap sized between 2- and 4-Toddler has had enough of cold weather!  More likely, temperatures in the 70’s drove the tot to discard a cap that was too warm.  On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, this striped fleece hat was tossed–perhaps–out the car window, from the drivers’

Sauk Valley Community Concert Association

The Sauk Valley Community Concert Association is proud to present our 2018-2019 season as they kick off this year’s membership drive. Current members and recent members have received their membership material.  The Association is offering several incentives to encourage renewal and to bring in new members.  To subscribe or for

April 23 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges klisted below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed until proven guilty. On 4-18-18 at 11:18 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to the area of Illinois Route 84 and Lock Road, for a single-vehicle accident.  Investigation revealed a red Chevrolet Silverado driven by Shane V. Goodrich, 38, of

Paint the Town Public Meeting May 2

The Brick Block Pub inside Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is reserved for 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, for those interested in accepting a leadership role in the 2018 Paint the Town.  Anyone possessing the energy and ambition to consider a leadership role in

May 2 Free Introductory Bridge Lesson

A free, introductory lesson in Bridge will be offered on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Two sessions are available:  1:00 to 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 to 8:30. To register, call Mary at 815-499-4215 or the church at 815-772-4890.