Take a spring stroll through the past into a recreated pioneer village beside the Mississippi River. Join the Early American Crafters and guest interpreters at Heritage Canyon on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during our annual Dutch Days celebration. The location
Recently, a local Mennonite Community from the Tampico, IL, area completed the rigorous certification task for “Rapid Response Search & Rescue,” sponsored by a Christian Aid Ministries program. Illinois Unit #19 trains volunteers “to seek and save in wilderness, water, and disaster” situations. As stated in their brochure, “Our goal
4-22-17 at 3:54 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle, rollover accident with multiple injuries on Meredosia Road near Bunker Hill Road. Upon further investigation, the pickup truck failed to negotiate a curve, traveled through a ditch, causing the vehicle to rollover multiple times, and land on its
Charles H. Horn, 95, of 500 S. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, passed away Saturday April 29, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Chuck was born June 6, 1921, in Garden Plain, IL, to Henry Charles and Eva Mildred (Knapp) Horn. He was educated in the Garden Plain Grade School and
Morrison High School Prom is tonight, Saturday, April 29, 2017. The Grand March begins at 4:30 p.m., in the Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.
Joyce I. Cooper, 90, of Fenton, IL, died Friday, April 28, 2017, at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, IL. Joyce Ilene Cooper was born April 15, 1927, in Prophetstown, IL, the daughter of John and VeNeita (Mickle) Dennis. She married Kenneth Cooper on August 3, 1945, in Clinton, IA. He preceded
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4-23-17 at 12:10 a.m. Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop in rural Lyndon, IL, for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Amber M. Dennis, age 31 of Prophetstown, IL, was arrested for Improper Lane Usage
Are you looking for a Karaoke machine for your next party? Could you you use some Coleman and railroad lanterns to add ambiance? Maybe you need a ladder to hang lights in the trees or a wicker sofa, chairs, and table for seating. All these and much more will be
Odell Public Library’s April campaign to improve the Children’s Department is growing day by day. Katie Rider, Children’s Librarian, is pictured with Glenn Peterson and the Big Book display and storage cube, that he recently built and donated to the library. The display easel is used during story time. Shelves
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 21, 2017. Arrests: On April 25, 2017, Morrison Police arrested Nathan Q. Sandell, age 25 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Sandell with Failure to Appear-Larceny (Identity
This essay was written by Michael Reagan. Dear Mr. President: I have some more friendly but important advice for you. It’s not about your itchy Twitter finger or your golf game. I’ll take the great Ernie Els’ word for it, that you don’t need any golf tips from me. After
The Odell Public Library Friends will host Jim and Ann Camp for a travel program, “Amazing Voyage: Argentina to Antarctica,” on Thursday, April 27, 2017, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room. The library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Camps will share their wonderful, and
The Whiteside County Planing/Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of March 29, 2017, minutes New
Marjorie H. Moews, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Marge was born December 25, 1922, in Geneseo, IL, to William A. and Flora (Kowitz) Young. She was a 1941 graduate of Geneseo Township High School. On April 18, 1946, she married Clyde
Morrison United Methodist Church will hold its annual Rummage and Bake Sales at 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Some items will be priced separately, but shoppers can also buy items by the bagful. All baked sale items are priced as marked. On Friday, April 28, 2017, from 12:00 noon until