Everyone loves a great rummage sale! Join us in the Parish Hall on Friday, October 13, 2017, from noon to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 14, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Enjoy two days of rummage sale bargains and delicious fresh-baked goods. St. Mary’s Catholic Church is located at 13220
KWQC-TV6 Features Writer Fran Riley returned to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Monday, October 9, 2017, for an interview with Historical Society Trustee Stephanie Vavra. His interview focused on this year’s Sesquicentennial birthday of beloved author Laura Ingalls Wilder. Riley previously interviewed Board President Harvey Zuidema.
The Tuesday, September 10, 2017, City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Tori McDaniels, Whiteside County Public Transportation Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Commission Morrison
Dorothy A. Huizenga, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Pleasant View Home, Morrison. Dorothy was born January 25, 1938, in Clyde Township, IL, to Leroy and Doris I. (Detra) Fletchic. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1956 graduate of
Brantley James Albert Delp, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017, just hours after being born on Friday, October 6, at Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo, IL. “You were here a moment…but left a lifetime of love.” March of Dimes Brantley will be greatly missed by his parents, Samantha Burleson and Drew
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 22, 2017. Arrests: On Saturday, September 23, 2017, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Morrison Police received a complaint of Criminal Damage to Property at 406 N. Base Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 15, 2017. Arrests: On Sunday, September 17, 2017, at approximately 10:10 p.m., Morrison Police received a complaint of a vehicle traveling westbound on U. S. Route 30 into Morrison, IL. Morrison Police then observed
Morrison Lions will be at several locations in downtown Morrison on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14, 2017, passing out candy mints and receiving donations. The contributions received during this two day period support many local projects, including Helping Hand, Boys and Girls Little League, Odell Public Library, Scouts,
On Monday, October 2, 2017, State Representatives Tom Demmer (R-Dixon), Tony McCombie (R-Savanna), and Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) urged prayers and community awareness, following a brutal attack on a DCFS Child Protective Investigator, during a child welfare check, on Friday, September 29, in Carroll County, IL. The three legislators offered the
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 9/28/17 at 1:36 a.m. Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop at First Avenue Bridge and Wallace, Sterling, IL, for No Use of Turn Signal. Upon further investigation, Edward M. Geddes, III, age 41 from Sterling,
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 9-14-17 at 9:26 a.m. Emily Ann Ishmael, age 29 of Sterling, IL, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for No Headlights When Required (Fog) on U. S. Route 30 near Blue Goose Road, Sterling. Ishmael
Nick and Jericho Heid of Fulton, IL, are the proud parents of a daughter, Mercedes Jean, born Monday, September 25, 2017. She weighed eight pounds five ounces and is 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by her siblings: William, 8; Gemma, 6; Warren( Zeke), 4. Grandparents are Thomas and
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of September 1, 2017, minutes New Business Unfinished Business
Louis A. Akker, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, September 29, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Louis was born September 30, 1928, in Morrison, to William and Anna (Dykhuizen) Akker. He was educated in the Whiteside County grade schools and attended Morrison High School in Morrison. Louis married Beverly
Evelyn G. Wilkins, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, September 29, 2017, at Resthave Home, Morrison, IL. Evelyn was born February 20, 1922, in Newton Township, IL, to Nicholas and Clara (Bos) Stuart. She was a graduate of Morrison High School in Morrison. Evelyn married Arnold J. Wilkins on April