All the Queen’s Horses–Rita Crundwell Documentary

Director and inspector will be at first three showings for Q&ABY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers8:49 pm Those who missed out on watching the documentary detailing Rita Crundwell’s $53.7 million embezzlement scheme will have four more chances to see it next month. “All the Queen’s Horses” will return

All Rita

Director and inspector will be at first three showings for Q&ABY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers8:49 pm Those who missed out on watching the documentary detailing Rita Crundwell’s $53.7 million embezzlement scheme, the public will have four more chances to see it next month. “All the Queen’s Horses”

Landline 9-1-1 Calls Are Working Again

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Frontier Phone Company, early Friday, February 16, 2018.  The damaged fiber line near Prophetstown, IL, has been repaired.  You can again place 9-1-1 calls from a land line.

Landline 9-1-1 Calls Are Working

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Frontier Phone Company early on Friday, February 16, 2018, reporting a damaged fiber phone line has been repaired.  You will now be able to call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance from a land line.

Stephen P. Wilkins (1947 – 2018)

Stephen P. Wilkins, 71, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Rockford, IL. Steve was born January 16, 1947, in Morrison, to Paul B. Wilkins and Beverly (Bielema) Summers.  He was raised by Beverly and Eugene “Mick” Summers. He was educated in the

B.L.I.N.D. Club Gives Valentines at Resthave

The Morrison High School B.L.I.N.D. club (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) came to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. They delivered Valentines that they had made. Resthave residents enjoyed the intergenerational visit and would like to thank the B.L.I.N.D. club, for thinking of

February 21 City of Morrison Special Council Meeting

Editor’s note:  City Hall offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2018, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions

Resthave Home Valentine Royalty

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announced their Valentine’s Day Kings and Queens on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.    Kings and Queens are chosen from a vote by their peers, families, and Resthave staff.   The Assisted Living King and Queen are Ray and Thelma Dykstra.  The sweethearts have

First Presbyterian February 22 Free Community Meal Change

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 22, 2018.  The building is handicap accessible.  The updated menu is baked spaghetti, salads, sides, desserts, and drinks.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals

February 14 Illinois State Polce Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On 2/13/2018 at 11:10 p.m., Bradley T. Starling, 46, of Creve Coeur, IL, was stopped for Speeding on Interstate 39 northbound, at milepost 99 in Ogle County, IL.  He was charged with Driving While License Revoked and

Sheriff’s Office January Activity/Arrest Report

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Activity and Arrest Report for January 2018: Written Warnings issued–148 Traffic tickets issued–61 (31 Speeding tickets) Arrests for DUI–4 Arrests for Controlled Substance–2 Traffic crashes handled–33 Warrant Arrests–28 Civil papers served–196.

WHOA Trivia Night March 3

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) will host a Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 3, 2018.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and play begins at 7:00, in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. “This is one of our biggest

Let Breakfast be Served by Bethesda Blaze

“Bethesda Blaze” Relay For Life Team, along with support from one of their sponsors, DQ Grill & Chill, will be serving breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m., on two Saturdays, at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society-Relay

2018 Duck Unlimited Banquet

On Saturday, February 17, 2018, plan to attend the 41st Annual Rock River Chaper of Ducks Unlimited Banquet, held at the Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL.  Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and dinner starts at 6:00. Auctions will feature an array of guns; decoys; Ducks

January 2018 ARC Blood Drive Report

This report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N., C.A.P.A./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator. I recently received an email from the American Red Cross, stating ARC has designated our drives as being included in the “Premiere Blood Partner Program.”  This means that we in Morrison have given a