Morrison Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Small Business Development Center at Sauk Valley Community College, to present Cybersecurity for the Small Business with Mark Baron from Triumph Bank. Join us in the auditorium at Morrison Institute of Technology on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at noon. The cost
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Andrew M. Wiedenhoffer, 30, of St. Peters, MO, was stopped for speeding on 4/09/2018, on Interstate 39 southbound at milepost 89 in Lee County, and charged with Driving While License Suspended and Speeding. He also was issued
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 13, 2018. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 4-12-18 Leslie K. Spangler 43 Rock Falls, IL Disobeying Traffic Control Device 4-17-18 Michael R. Ottens
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Morrison Junior High will hold an indoor garage sale, as a fundraiser for student activities. The Student Activities Account is used to fund field trips, student-assignment notebooks, incentives, and awards. Individual or group sellers may rent a 10’x10′ square
Editor’s note: Morrison High School American Government teacher Brian Bartoz contributed to this report. Mayor Everett Pannier shared his insights on leadership, collaboration, and local government in Morrison, IL, during his Friday, April 6, 2018, visit with students enrolled in Morrison High School’s American Government and Advanced Speech classes. The
Editor’s note: Morrison High School Agricultural Education teacher and FFA advisor William “Buddy” Haas and Driver Education teacher Brian Bartoz contributed to this report. Morrison High School’s FFA chapter teamed up with Rock River Lumber and Grain Company, to provide students with a first-hand perspective of the need to drive cautiously
Editor’s note: Coach Tracy Henson submitted the article and photo. The Morrison Junior High Colts Swim Team hosted the Glenview Junior High Swim Team, from East Moline, IL, on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. This was the Colts’ first swim meet of the season, and they came out of the meet
State Representative Tony McCombie held a press conference on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Springfield, IL, calling for the passage of HB 4586. With McCombie were Don Knight, front row, right, husband of slain Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) worker Pam Knight, as well as Knight’s daughter and
Citizens First Bank continues to raise consumer awareness of identity theft and fraud. Since 2005, Citizens First Bank has provided free, personal document shredding to the community. This important service will take place Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Citizens First Bank’s office at 1442 Lincoln
Evelyn C. Landheer, 95, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Resthave Home. Evelyn was born May 29, 1922, in Fulton, IL, to Rencie and Alice (Newendyke) Dyke. She was a 1940 graduate of Morrison High School. On June 21, 1944, she married Walter E.
“About 50” members of Rock River Restorers Antique Autos club are celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the club. It began in the Sterling-Dixon, IL, area in 1968. Founding member Lucy Rice (and her husband) reside in Coleta, IL, but they did not attend the visit to Morrison, IL, on Sunday,
Editor’s note: Todd Mickley submitted this article. To combat thoughts of continued cold temperatures in mid-April, know that the Whiteside County Fair is only four months away, and we have an impressive lineup of summer entertainment. Get ready for not one, but two, entertainment groups in front of the Grandstand
Kenneth W. Jay, age 91, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Unity Point in Rock Island, IL. Kenneth was born December 27, 1926, in Neodasha, KS, the son of Oscar and Lillian (Biddle) Jay. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and later was employed
Editor’s note: This article was submitted by Leader Hillary Blevins, with photos by Leader Andrea Ramirez. Five members of Morrison, IL, Girl Scout Troop 1504 earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award, the highest award for girls in grades 4 and 5. To earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award, girls develop
Morrison, IL, parents and their children in Kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to Cub Scout Pack 328’s Spring Round-Up, to learn about the Cub Scout program. Experience a night of Cub Scouts on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Southside Grade School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL If the