Melton Inducted into Rotary Club

The Morrison Rotary Club welcomed a new member at our Wednesday, February 21, 2018, meeting.  Melton is shown being inducted by President Dr. Brad Yacklich. Melton is the Executive Director of April House Children’s Advocacy Center, 503 N. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. Morrison Rotarians look forward to working with

Aerial Photos of Rock River Flooding

On Friday, February 23, 2018, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Seth Janssen “provide the following relevant information, regarding the current ice jams between Erie, and Prophetstown, IL.  I’ve also attached a couple of photos I took, with the assistance of the Illinois State Police Air Operations,” he noted.  Sergeant Janssen

Bethesda Blaze Breakfast Number One

“Bethesda Blaze” Relay For Life Team served substantial breakfasts from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. Owners Bart and Ellen Smith are one of the group’s sustaining sponsors.  “Ellen donated as much as she could buy: 

February 9 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 9, 2018. Arrests:  On Thursday, February 8, 2018, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Richard S. Orr, age 42 of Chicago, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Orr

Remove Cemetery Grave Decor by March 18

From Monday, March 19, to Friday, March 23, 2018, the Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will be removing and disposing of grave decorations, as part of the annual clean-up program at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. Individuals who wish to save decorations are asked to remove them no later than

Spring Road Posting Notice

The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways.  These postings will go into effect on Monday, February 26, 2018, and will remain in effect until further notice.  Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their

Kuhnens Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Editor’s note:  Photo by Amanda Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kuhnen, of Prophetstown, IL, will celebrate their 60th anniversary, with a family dinner at the Forest Inn in Morrison, IL.  Ted Kuhnen and Bonnie (Sykes) were united in marriage on March 1, 1958, at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church, Morrison. They

Hospice Volunteer Training April 10

To make a difference in someone’s life, become a Hospice Volunteer.  There is no time like the present, to add life to each day of a hospice patient.  Volunteer Training will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Rock River Hospice & Home, 2706

Video of Rock River Flooding

Courtesy of The Prophetstown Echo this video was taken about 7:30 a.m., on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.  Reporter Judy Voss took the dramatic footage of “the ice going out,” while standing at the edge of a driving Rock River, in Prophetstown State Park.   It is common for residents to gather

February 20 Wrestling Dual Team Sectionals

Results of the Tuesday, February 20, 2018, IHSA 1A Team Wrestling Sectional, held at Morrison, IL, are listed below. Erie-Prophetstown Cooperative defeated Princeton 54 to 22. Aurora Christian bested Lena-Winslow 37 to 24.

March 14 Spring Valley Reformed Church Concert

Please join us at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., for a special concert with The Josties.  The talented family is from southern Alberta, Canada. The family brings a lively blend of organic acoustic music, with a folk/light

February 21 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Noah S. Bentzler, 20, of Davis Junction, IL, was stopped on 2/15/2018, at 1:55 p.m., on Caron Road at Illinois Route 38.  A routine registration check revealed the owner of the vehicle had a suspended license.  Bentzler

Symphony to Feature Young Artists

Two Clinton High School musicians, chosen from Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Auditions, will appear as soloists with the orchestra on Saturday, February 24, 2018.  The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., in the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Tickets are $15 for adults; all students

Girl Scout Cookies Came to Town

Did the air smell sweeter after noon, on Monday, February 19, 2018?  It could be, because thousands of boxes of Little Brownie Baker’s Girl Scout cookies were delivered to Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, in Morrison, IL. Combined troop 1504 includes 30 Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and Cadette Girl