Helen R. Harvey, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at her home. Helen was born August 2, 1928, in Newton Township, IL, to Walter P. and Catherine E. (Sullivan) Naftzger. She was educated in the Slocum Street Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a 1946
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing line up of entertainment, with something sure to please those who attend. The Fair opens Tuesday, August 16, 2016, and concludes on Saturday, August 20. The 146th annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, has something for everyone that you won’t
These arrests are merely a charge, and persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 7-29-16 at 10:08 p.m. BrynR. White, age 32 of Dolton, IL, was arrested for speeding 83/55,OperatingUninsured Vehicle, Driving While License Suspended, State Civil CitationforPossession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Whiteside County Warrant forFailing to Appearon the charge
On Sunday, August 21, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., The Assemblymen will be in concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. They are from the Rockford, IL, area and have been performing at many different venues for 25 years. Throughout this time they have recorded
Do you have an idea for a fundable, sustainable grant to support your non-profit organization? Find out at this free Fundable Grant Requests Lunch & Learn Workshop, Friday, August 19, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The location is Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL.
Trent Bush, Morrison, IL, reported, “We had a nice turnout” during the fourth annual Strides for Students 5K run/walk, held at Morrison-Rockwood State Park on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Racers began at 8:00 a.m. near the Cedar Ridge Pavilion, looped through the campgrounds, and finished at the pavilion. All proceeds
“At 11:00 the parking lot was full!” stated an employee of Wells Fargo Bank, N. A., 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, when describing attendance at the Community Appreciation Open House, held Friday, August 5, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “We had a lot of people! There were no
Morrison, IL, Girl Scout Brownies enjoyed these “faces of weather” hand puppets, which their troop will donate for student use at Northside and Southside Elementary Schools. The girls are in grades two and three. Shown left-to-right are, front row, Maya W. and Riley L; back row, Annabelle B., Peyton L.,
Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, presents the acclaimed psychological thriller, “Gaslight,” through Sunday, August 21, 2016. Patrick Hamilton’s play was so popular, it gave rise to the term “gaslighting.” The story is of a husband who presents his wife with false information, to make her
The 146th Annual Whiteside County Fair opens the morning of Tuesday, August 16, 2016, and runs through the grand finale on Saturday, August 20. Wilson Family Rides will provide the midway entertainment to delight fair-goers of all ages. Mega Pass is back, and it can be purchased at a discount
Jackie T. “Jack” Spencer, died Sunday, August 14, 2016, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Jackie was born April 27, 1944, in Mexico, MO, the son of J. Cullen “Cully” and Betty Irene (Tate) Spencer. Survivors include four daughters, Ann Spencer and Melissa (Spencer) Dale of Rock Falls, IL, Amelinda
On Saturday August 6, 2016, at about 2:12 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident on IL Route 40, just south of Yates Road. The driver of the vehicle, 18-year-old Hannah L. Zinke of Rock Falls, IL, was northbound on IL Route 40, about a half
Local area youth, ages five-through-12, are encouraged to pre-register now for Kids Fishing Day, at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. A youth fishing clinic will be held at Frog Pond on Saturday, September 10, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Children six and under must be
Please join Morrison Chamber of Commerce for the Second Annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 13, 2016. This free family event will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. From IL Route 78, turn west onto Tech Drive, beside
Joan Hermes, Executive Director of the CGH Health Foundation, provided an informative program at the Tuesday, August 9, 2016, Morrison Kiwanis meeting. It was held at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Hermes is shown at left with Deb Stiefel, Morrison Kiwanis Treasurer. Morrison Kiwanis has been