Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office would like to report Operation Safe Halloween was a success. There were no reported incidents to the Sheriff’s Office during the Halloween trick-or-treat hours. Operation Safe Halloween was a combination effort with Patrol Deputies in marked squad cars and unmarked vehicles driven by Whiteside County Detectives
Eitor’s note: Molly Neumann submitted this press release. Get in the Christmas spirit, by coming to Morrison High School Student Council’s first trivia night. All proceeds will go to Christmas gifts for children in the surrounding area. Come to the high school cafeteria, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Sunday,
Jennie M. Howell, 61, of Rockford, IL, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at her home. Jennie was born April 1, 1956, in Morrison, IL, to William E. and Joyce (Scudder) Blair, Sr. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and attended Morrison High School. She married Randall J. Howell
Lee J. Stingley, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at his home. Lee was born April 3, 1933, in Erie, IL, to Charles and Ruth (Richer) Stingley. He married Evelyn M. Wohrley on September 22, 1951, in Morrison. Lee retired from John Deere Harvester in East Moline,
Editor’s note: Chamber Coordinator Meridith Layne supplied the winners names and some photos from the Halloween Costume Contest, held Saturday, October 28, 2017. Parade photos were taken by the Editor. 0-3 Year Olds 1st Most Original Brayden Mouw 2nd Kanaan Mouw 3rd Liyah Huyche 1st Cutest River Mahoney 2nd Raegan
Bring the fresh scent of Christmas into your home, with premium quality, fresh balsam wreaths, provided by K & R Greenhouse, 15543 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. WHOA is selling fresh evergreen wreaths as a fundraiser. Orders will be taken starting Wednesday, November 1, 2017, through Wednesday, November 22. Pickup or
The Morrison Music Department is selling fresh evergreen wreaths, grave blankets, and garlands again this year. Orders can be taken by any Morrison Music student starting Monday, October 30, 2017, through Friday, November 10. Delivery will be on Monday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 21.
Dressed as a monkey, one-month-old Ryker Belcher, won the distinction of being the youngest trick-or-treater to attend the annual Halloween event held at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, October 28, 2017. His parents are Ryan Belcher and Monica Fernandez. Staff
One week after John and Julie Burleson of Morrison, IL, opened their shop, on Saturday, October 21, 2017, they enjoyed a perfect view of the local Halloween Parade at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, October 28. The couple moved here a year ago from Prophetstown, IL; they are originally from Moline,
Harold C. Peterson, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 30, 2017, at his home. Harold was born November 26, 1922, in Morrison, to Fred and Minnie (Olson) Peterson. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. He married LaVelle
Ardith Jane Landheer 91, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, October 29, 2017, at the Resthave Home in Morrison. Ardith was born September 3, 1926, in Lyndon, IL, to Arthur and Edna (Parnum) Brandt. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1945 graduate of Morrison
Morrison Lions are again selling those delicious “ready to eat” cooked, smoked, and boneless hams. If you have never purchased one, make 2017 the holiday season you try one. This year we are also offering spiral hams. Your purchase of a ham supports the local Lions in fulfilling their motto,
Earlier this month when kicking off National Teen Driver Safety Week, Sunday, October 15, through Saturday, October 21, 2017, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced teen driving deaths have decreased by more than half. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there were 155 teen driving deaths (age 16-19)
City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen extends the following invitation to visit the City’s state-of-the-art infrastructure project. Design engineering and construction cost $18.5 million. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is fully functioning. “The City of Morrison is hosting an Open House on Saturday, November 4, 2017,” he stated, “at the new Wastewater Treatment
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 20, 2017. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-17-17 Taylor G. Smith 20 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 10-18-17 Thomas A. Eng 61 Erie,