Weather warnings from KWQC-TV6 and the City of Morrison interrupted the evening of Friday, July 21, 2017. Television coverage noted a severe thunderstorm was approaching, with 70 MPH wind gusts. At 7:17 p.m., a tornado rotation had been noted by Radar, near Fairhaven, IL, eight miles north of Morrison, IL.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 7, 2017. Arrests: On Saturday, July 8, 2017, at approximately 6:22 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 201 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Darrin T.
Over 50 vendors and crafters will showcase items during the Summer Spectacular event, on Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The location is the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. This fundraiser, to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will be held rain
Dale R. Blasdell, 65, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Dale was born December 15, 1951, in Morrison, to Ray C. and Jessie P. (Hovey) Blasdell. He was educated in the Fenton, IL, grade school and was a 1970 graduate of Erie High
At 9:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 20, 2017, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Kris S. Schmidt, 45, of Morrison, IL, became the fourth candidate to enter the race for office of Whiteside County Sheriff. With the covered bridge as a backdrop and a crowd of supporters in place, at the intersection
Dorothy A. Libberton, 84, of Sauk Valley Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center, Rock Falls, IL, died Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the Center. Dorothy was born December 26, 1932, in Lima Township, IL, to John W. and Inez E. (Cheeseman) Hose. She was educated in the Polo grade schools and
Warren Nice, 101, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison. Warren was born January 28, 1916, in Morrison, to Paul and Ruby (Cobb) Nice. He was educated in the Robertson Grade School in rural Whiteside County and attended Morrison High School. Warren
The Morrison Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Morrison Sports Complex Lion’s Pavilion, 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Approve Minutes Summer Extravaganza Update Adjournment
The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., at Morrison Tech Auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows.I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. PUBLIC COMMENT V. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND INFORMATION (No
Editor’s note: This article begins a series of informative health essays by Dr. David M. Prator, Jr., BS, DC, of Advantage Care Health in Morrison, IL. First of all, body fat is the second-most abundant substance in your body, ranging from 15-25% of your makeup, with water being the most
Pastor Mark Winkelman will hold a prayer service Wednesday evening, July 12, 2017, “for the community, to help us all grieve the death of Peggy Schroeder. We will offer readings and prayers, followed by a time to answer spiritual questions, as best we can.” “The community is invited to join
Iona Mae (Buhrow) Stern, 86, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday morning, July 11, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. Iona was born January 1, 1931, in Coleta, IL, the daughter of Edward and Lura (Martin) Buhrow. She married Lloyd Stern on November 26, 1948, at First Evangelical Lutheran
Chief of Police Brian Melton stated, “No further information is being released today [Monday, July 10,] regarding the Fire and Death Investigation at 805 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Juvenile hearings and an autopsy are scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 11, 2017. More information may be released later tomorrow or
On Monday, July 24, 2017, the Morrison, IL, St. Jude Ride motorcyclists will be busing tables at Pizza Ranch, 3900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. Ten percent of sales and all tips will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital–the premier research hospital for cancer and other diseases of children. Join
The next meeting of the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will be on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the new Lincoln Learning Center, 611 Third Street, in Sterling, IL, next door to the Lincoln-Manahan Home Museum. The Lincoln Learning Center will be dedicated at 12:30 p.m. and be followed by the