Edward Theodore Abbott, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, August 21, 2017, at Resthave Home, Morrison, IL. Ed was born January 9, 1930, in Sterling, IL, the second son of Louis Asa and Eunice Pingel Abbott of rural Morrison. He lived on the family farm for nearly 86 years and
Editor’s note: This op/ed was co-authored by IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson and Bob Gardner, the Executive Director of National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS.) The IHSA is one of the founding members. Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is here! And that’s exciting
The fall sports season is beginning in Morrison, IL. Families and fans enjoy wearing team sports apparel. Gregg Dolan announced Adcraft Football clothing options are available now. The online store is open through Sunday, August 27, 2017. Shirts, sweatshirts, and zip toppers are shown. Click here.
Monday, August 21, 2017, is a once-in-a-lifetime day! Only once in the last 100 years, visible across the United States, has there occurred a total solar eclipse–with the moon blocking out the sun and dramatically darkening the day. Such an event terrified ancient peoples and some animals, before science could intervene
Hillary Blevins, Morrison, IL, created a set of individual, tie-dyed t-shirt designs to celebrate the solar eclipse of Monday, August 21, 2017. She and children Annabelle, 9, and Isaac, 5, chose dye colors and patterns for their shirts. Blevins bought materials for family friends who came to supper on Saturday,
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. August 19, 2017, at 2:42 a.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash on IL Route 40 just north of Fulfs Road. It was determined Douglas M. Strehlow, 43, of Milledgeville, IL, was
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Saturday, July 29, 2017. Arrests: On Friday, August 4, 2017, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Morrison Police received a call of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Shell Express Lane, 651 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. As
Dear Parents/Guardians: On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will experience an eclipse of the sun. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks any part of the sun. This is the first time since 1918 a solar eclipse will be visible on a path across the entire
On Thursday, August 31, 2017, First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a Free Community Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. The meal will be Sloppy Joe’s served with sides, desserts, and drinks. The church, at 100 E. Lincolnway, is handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on
Morrison Rec Director Travis McBride stated, “Please sign up today, if you want to be a part of the NFL’s Flag Football Program. Boys and girls entering first-through-sixth grade are eligible. This is an exciting league endorsed and sponsored by the NFL. All games are played at the Morrison Sports
Listed below are winners in eight departments at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair, judged on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. All winners are Illinois residents unless noted. The results are listed in this order: Jr. Agricultural Products; Jr. Floriculture; Jr. Hobbies; Jr. Textiles; Open Agricultural Products; Open Hobbies; Open Horticulture;
Venusfest brings female musicians and vocalists together in an event featuring five-bands-in-five-hours. Performances will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at Heritage Canyon in Fulton, IL. The location is 515 N. 4th Street. Admission is $10, with youngsters age 13 and under admitted free. The
The second Annual Zombie Crawl and 5K, set for Saturday, September 16, 2017, to benefit Andresen Nature Center and the Early American Crafters of Heritage Canyon, has been cancelled. Conditions in the Canyon do not allow the event.
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Sterling Police, to assist them with two separate incidents on Tuesday morning, August 15, 2017. The first incident was around 10:30 a.m., when the Whiteside County SWAT Team assisted Sterling Detectives and Whiteside County Detectives, with the issuance of a high-risk
Citizens for Schmidt, the committee promoting Kristopher Schmidt as a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Whiteside County, will host several events in the next couple of weeks. Whiteside County’s Primary Election is set for March 20, 2018. The General Election is scheduled for November 6, 2018. The public is invited