Combine free custom car viewing and free lunch, the Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison Car Show, on Saturday, July 29, 2017. The location is 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Cars will be displayed from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Classics, street rods, vintage models, and attractive painted vehicles are
Starting Tuesday, August 1, and continuing through the end of October 2017, there will be a free produce stand for the public, in the empty lot north of First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Under a sun shade, food items will be available for the taking, every day, around
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 7/19/17 at about 12:53 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of IL Route 40 and Thome Roads, rural Rock Falls,IL, on the report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. Investigation revealed a 2017
Wells Fargo Bank, NA will host it’s Annual Customer Appreciation Day, on Friday, August 4, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The air-conditioned location is 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Lunch includes traditional summer food: hot dog and brat sandwiches, chips, drinks, and ice cream. Spend time with fellow
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 1, 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 June 6, 2017, minutes New Business Request to
The “always fun; always free” Morrison Car Show will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the parking lot of DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. Look for classic and muscle cars, street rods, trucks, and motorcycles arrayed to be
Brandon Hatteberg, below, became the Erie, IL, Delivery Supervisor under former Morrison, IL, Postmaster Bill Borum. On Saturday, June 10, 2017, Hatteberg became Borum’s replacement. Hatteberg will celebrate his five year anniversary with the United States Postal Service in November. He lives in Erie, IL, with wife Taylor, a “very
Deborah F. Juist, 68, of Polo, IL, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Deb was born July 4, 1949, in Morrison, IL, to Jay J. and Virginia A. (Decker) Wilkens. She married Gary R. Juist on January 15, 1971, in Morrison. Deb had worked
The Morrison, IL, Taste of Morrison Evening Farmers’ Market is Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Held downtown on Main Street from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., stroll the street and visit with friends at picnic tables. There will be something to please all ages: food vendors baked goods artisan foods fresh produce
Corliss J. Kerr, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at her home. Corliss was born January 8, 1922, in Morrison, to Harvey C. and Sylvia E. (Baker) Cobb. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School in
Dear Friends, Thank you for showering Jack Stoudt with cards honoring his 84th birthday! A few days before his birthday, Sunday, July 2, 2017, his health took a turn for the worse. He passed away late in the evening of his birthday. Thank you all for your kind words to
John “Jack: Stoudt, long-time resident of Morrison, IL, passed away late in the evening of his 84th birthday, Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Seven Lakes Memory Care, Loveland, CO. He died of complications of Lewy Body Dementia. John George Stoudt was born July 2, 1933, in Erie, IL, to Paul
Per the order of Wayne Rosenthal, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and in accordance with Winnebago, Ogle, and Lee Counties, Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi announced the Rock River has been designated a restricted boating area and thus closed to recreational boating. Rising flood waters, dangerous currents, floating and submerged
Editor’s note: Former Postmaster Bill Borum submitted the first photograph, showing how Postal workers decorated the sorting station of retiring colleague Randy Temple. When one works over three decades at the same place, there are rituals that become part of the day. For one Regular Rural Carrier for the United
Howard J. Wiersema, 86, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, July 24, 2017, at Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton. Howard was born June 7, 1931, in Ustick Township, IL, to Jacob and Helen (Van Kampen) Wiersema. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He married Grace E.