February 13 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  On 2/08/2018, at 12:04 a.m., Lauren Makris, 31, of Arlington Heights, IL, was stopped for speeding and improper lane usage on Interstate 39 southbound, at milepost 103 in Ogle County.  Makris was charged with Driving Under the

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Ribbon Cutting/Open House at Hair Headquarters

Open House festivities began on Friday afternoon, February 9, 2018, filling the interior of Hair Headquarters–or HHQ, as wall signage proclaimed–prior to the Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m.  Several of the attending children spilled outside into the snow.  There certainly were causes for celebration: former employee

Timber Lake Playhouse Auditions on February 17

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announces Local Auditions for four of the six plays in the 2018 Summer Season.  Auditions will be held for Beauty and the Beast, Born Yesterday, The Full Monty, and Fiddler On the Roof. They will be held at

February 12 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2-10-18 at 5:18 a.m.  Whiteside County Deputies responded to a vehicle stuck in the median of Interstate 88 near mile marker 32.  Once on scene, Deputies arrested a 17-year-old female from Hanover Park, IL, for traveling

MCH Waffles Support United Way

On Friday, December, 15, 2017, Morrison Community Hospital staff were treated to a waffle breakfast, courtesy of the Dietary Department.  A variety of toppings added to the goodness. “It was primarily an event so our employees [could] support United Way.  We estimated that about 65 people came in the two-hour

Miller Program Features Native American History

 The year of 2018 celebrates the bicentennial anniversary for the State of Illinois. What better way to pay tribute to the State’s history than to start at its pre-history status? Native Cherokee and Ojibwe Dan Lybarger from Galesburg, IL, will share his knowledge of Native American history and culture. Reverend Lybarger’s

Cottonwood 4-H Visits Happy Tails

Editor’s note:  Katie Eggemeyer submitted this press release. The Cottonwood 4-H Club met in January 2018 at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, IL, for the monthly meeting. After the business meeting, Cole Short did a talk about lights and parallel circuits. Hannah Lambdin did a talk on how to make

Hero’s Bar and Grill to Serve Prime Rib for Valentine’s Day

Celebrate Valentine’s Day–or simply your love of good food–on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, with a Prime Rib dinner from Hero’s Bar and Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Serving times are 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. The meal includes baked potato, salad, and a dinner roll, for $19.95.  Call ahead

February 15 Soup Supper and 4-H Bake Sale

The public is invited to Resthave Home’s Soup Supper, at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Supper will be served in the spacious Assisted Living Dining Room.  Chili and a variety of soups, a sandwich, and a drink are on the menu, on Thursday, February 15,

Scout Sunday and Upcoming Banquet and Campout

Pack 328 will celebrate Scout Sunday on Sunday, February 11, 2018, recognizing the anniversary of the origin of Boy Scouts of America, on February 8, 1910.  The Pack and Troop will be  welcomed at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Pack 328 will attend the 10:15 a.m.

CCC Visiting Artists

Clinton Community College is pleased to offer more performances for the 2018 Visiting Artist season.  This is the 44th year that CCC has offered these performances for the community, as part of the Quad Cities Arts, a program that strives to make the program accessible to people of all walks

Congresswoman Bustos States Support for Budget Deal

On Friday, February 9, 2018, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement on her vote to pass the bipartisan budget deal and fund the Government through Friday, March 23, 2018. “For months, I have called for Washington to come together on real bipartisan solutions, that work for hardworking families

Candidate Mortensen Visits Resthave Home

Clark Mortensen, candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, visited with Resthave Home residents on Friday, February 2, 2018.  He shared donuts that were well-received by the residents and listened to their concerns. Pictured left-to-right are Marge Kettler, Mortensen, and Paul Huizenga. Candidate for Sheriff Kris Schmidt will come to Resthave on

Wiersema’s Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wiersema of Morrison, IL, observed their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, January 27, 2018.  They were honored by their family Sunday, January 28, after the morning service at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison. Ronald Wiersema and Louise McAtee were wed January 27, 1968, at United Methodist Church