The Children’s Art Preservation Association’s 22nd year of painting Morrison’s downtown is set for this weekend, Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18, 2016. CAPA’s goals are to promote and encourage participation in the visual arts, and partner with local schools to create programs that expand opportunities for instruction and appreciation
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 09-01-16 at 2:15 a.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Moline Road near Yorktown, IL, and once they arrived, the driver was no longer present. During the course of the investigation, it
Greg Meiste is the original designer of thecity1.com, which debuted in 1998 under the ownership of Bob Vaughn. Meiste now lives in Naperville, IL, and has taken up auto racing as a hobby. Over the September 2016 Labor Day weekend, he raced at the Grundy County Speedway in Morris, IL.
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 9/12/16 at about 7:34 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash on U. S. Route 30 near Carroll Road, Morrison, IL. Investigation revealed a 2011 Kenworth semi, driven by Michael J. Wetzell,
On Monday, September 12, 2016, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Board of Appeals Reports
Anna “Betty” Elizabeth Allen, 86, of Cordova, IL, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, September 11, 2016, at her home. Betty Elizabeth Allen was born December 11, 1929, in Rock Island, IL, the daughter of James Henry and Mayme Almedia (Newman) Crosby. She graduated from Cordova High School in 1948.
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 9/7/16 at about 10:15 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single semi-tractor trailer crash at the intersection of W. Lincolnway and Emerson Roads. Investigation revealed a 2006 Kenworth driven by Steven T. Portner, 64,
Explore the night sky on Saturday, October 1, 2016, from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL. Come to the Marina & Restaurant. University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists will take you on a tour of the solar system. Discover the stars and hear the stories of
Master Gardeners in Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties will spend the summer attending local farmers’ markets, to share their knowledge about tomato diseases, growing herbs, general care of berries, planting garlic, pruning fruit trees, and much more. They will have plenty of great recipes to hand out to patrons and
Judy Buntemeyer, left, aka “Momma J,” entertained Resthave Home residents with her singing, costume props, and humor on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. She is from Goose Lake, IA. Buntemeyer is pictured singing with Emma “M” Schroeder from Morrison, IL. Karla Burn stated, “Buntemeyer comes to entertain at Resthave[, 408 Maple
Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi wants to alert residents and businesses to “smash and grab” burglaries taking place in the area. Characteristics of a “smash and grab” are speed and surprise. A “smash and grab” involves smashing a barrier, usually a window in a shop or a showcase, grabbing valuables,
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 2, 2016. Arrests: On Sunday, September 4, 2016, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a call of a motor vehicle crash, in the area of 444 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Upon
Editor’s note: Hillary Blevins submitted this photograph. Long before her 8:00 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2016, misty photograph was taken, Beckwith Commercial Roofing, Inc. employees were well into the day’s task, atop the Morrison Fire Station at 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. In preparation for laying a new flat
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 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 August 2, 2016, minutes New Business Request to
Julia Deter submitted this link to the Morrison Fillies Volleyball team Skill Survey, from their Thursday, September 8, 2016, meet against Riverdale High School. Morrison lost one to two. Click here to view the team statistics.