On Tuesday, May 31, 2016, a new barber pole spiraled outside the remodeled enterprise at 205 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Ben’s Barber Shop welcomed visitors and patrons to the former Vogel’s Barber Shop. Ben Witt of Camanche, IA, is Morrison’s new “Main Street Barber.” During the week, Vogel’s son
Morrison, IL, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen informs the public on a legal matter concerning home businesses. “Please note that it is illegal to operate a business out of your home except as for provided by the limitations defined by local statute. A Home Occupation Permit is required. An application is
Thomson, IL, Depot Day is looking for a few hardy souls to enter the Annual Outhouse Races on Saturday, June 18, 2016. The competition is “stiff” and the designs are “outstanding.” Registration is on race day until 11:30 a.m. Check out thomsonil.com for more information or call 815-259-3168. Regulations require
Below are Morrison High School students who earned Honor Roll status during the fourth quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. Following are Honor Roll students for the second semester. FOURTH QUARTER HONOR ROLL 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2016: Kelsey Becker, Lydia Bender, Sydney Beveroth, Ilirijana Dzeladini, Colleen Elfline, Emmily
Get ready to “Read for the Win,” Morrison. Odell Public Library’s Olympic-themed, summer reading programs offer fun opportunities for children, teens, and adults. Odell’s traditional Summer Reading Club, sponsored by the United Way of Whiteside County, aims to help students bridge the literacy gap between school sessions. Children who don’t
Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, advises “Please avoid Sawyer Road for the next two days, due to road work. The Township is installing 2″ of blacktop” on Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3, 2016.
Ruth K. Lenox, 91, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at La Vida Llena Lifecare Retirement Community, Albuquerque, NM. Ruth was born February 5, 1925, in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Theodore and Bertha (Bannas) Lempke. She married John B. Lenox on August 24, 1945, in Dixon,
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5/29/16 at about 11:29 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash, at the intersection of IL Route 40 and Science Ridge Roads, Sterling, IL. Investigation revealed a 2005 Buick Terraza, driven
Edwin George Kolk, 81, of Fulton, IL, died on May 31, 2016, at his home in Fulton, following a battle with cancer. Ed was born on October 27, 1934, in Clinton, IA, the second son of Harry and Jennie (Flikkema) Kolk. He grew up in Fulton and finished at Fulton
The Thomson Lions Club will sponsor the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Unit at the York Township Public Library, Main Street, Thomson, IL, during Depot Day festivities, Saturday, June 18, 2016, from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. This free eye screening can help detect macular degeneration and glaucoma. Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading
We are looking for our lost cat, Max. He is a black male with copper eyes and is about a year-and-a-half old. He is neutered, microchipped, and friendly with people. Max went missing from Morrison-Rockwood State Park on Friday, May 20, 2016. If found, please call Jody anytime, day or
Schools may have dismissed for the summer, but Crossroads Community Church is preparing to assist children for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. Crossroads Church will provide backpacks and supplies for those who display a financial need. If your child has need of a backpack, please contact the Crossroads office no
Saturday, May 28, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. is Safety Saturday at the Firehouse Ministries Fire Museum. Join us at 403 W. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL, off 4th or 5th Avenue. There will be a free BBQ Chicken Sandwich lunch, sponsored by Modern Woodmen. Enjoy fire truck
The following awards were presented to Morrison Junior High students for outstanding achievement during the 2015-16 school year. Assemblies were held in May to recognize these students. READING AWARDS: 6th Grade – Brady Wolf, Cadie Unger, and Kate Henson 7th Grade – Anna Mickley 8th Grade – Keegan Anderson
A 146 year history of the Whiteside County Fair will be the featured program at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s meeting, Sunday, June 12, 2016. The presentation by Fair Secretary Mary Beth Dombroski begins at 2:00 p.m., in the Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling,