Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 21, 2016. Arrests: On Thursday, October 27, 2016, at approximately 9:25 a.m., Morrison Police responded to the Whiteside County Courthouse regarding a dispute between two people leaving the Courthouse. As a result of the
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) announced the 2016 recipients of its Benefactor Award. This recognizes individuals, foundations, businesses, or corporations which embody the ideals of philanthropy, leadership, and volunteerism in the service of community, technical, and junior colleges. The Council for Resource Development established the Benefactor
Katie Ryder submitted this article and photos. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, hosted local author Josh Hollister and his canine companion, Gus, on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Hollister shared a reading of his second novel, Luke Long Ears and the Rune
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Nick G. Hughes, 85, of Sterling, IL, died Thursday, November 4, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Nick was born August 7, 1931, in Sioux City, IA. He married Nancee Hauser on January 22, 1955, in Fort Meyer, VA. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2012. He
Carrie Melton submitted this article and photo. Morrison Athletic Booster Club is proud to support the athletic programs at the high and junior high schools. Thanks to the volunteers of the Board, at the Whiteside County Fair, and at other booster events and fundraisers, scrip purchases, and your membership dues,
The Blackhawk Area Council of Boy Scouts has four new computers to donate to local, non-profit youth organizations. They are looking for recipients. The 28 Boy Scouts who recently built the four computers decided to donate these new, desktop PC’s to local non-profit groups that serve area children. As a
Daylight Saving Time ends in the wee hours of Sunday, November 6, 2016. You could set back clocks, apppliances, watches, and your vehicle clocks late on Saturday, November 5. Your smartphone and computer will do this without your help. Imagine resetting this astronomical clock in Prague.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, November 8, 2016, in observance of General Election Day. All offices and facilities will reopen on Wednesday, November 9. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the nearest Driver Services
City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this press release. I heard the City is selling Waterworks Park. Is that true? The City Council is evaluating what to do with the ground along W. Winfield Street, generally between Florence and Fairway Drive. This area was the site of one of the City’s
Jane Crawford-Reavy, 62, of 16330 Union Street, Morrison, IL, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at her home. Jane was born December 20, 1953, in Rochester, MN, to Eugene “Gene” and Dorothy (Anderson) Balts. In 1972 she graduated from Portage High School in Portage,
The Education Committee of the Windmill Area invites the public to attend Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center. These WWW@WWC programs will occur on Wednesday mornings in December, January, February, and March of the 2016-2017 seasons. All programs take place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Windmill Cultural
Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL, will offer two productions of “The Nutcracker” ballet, featuring Sauk Valley area dancers, ranging in age from six through adult. Four Morrison, IL, dancers include Annabelle Blevins, Daily Damhoff, Mikadyn Jakubs as Clara, and Marissa Wadsworth. Performances will be onstage at Centennial
Eunice G. Rick-Still, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, IL. A memorial graveside committal service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2016, at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL.
This report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator. Thursday, September 15, 2016, was the 5th ARC blood drive in Morrison, IL, this year. We had the drive at our usual site, in the Heritage Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway.