Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 25, 2016. Arrests: On Sunday, March 28, 2016, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Douglas A. Alcala, age 32 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Ogle County, charging Alcala
Kevin P. Perrizo, age 62, of Morrison, IL, ended his earthly pilgimage on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at OSF St. Frances Medical Center, Peoria, IL, from complications from H1N1 flu. Kevin was born on April 1, 1953, in Minneapolis, MN. He spent his career working in the title industry, most
On Thursday, March 31, 2016, around 1:00 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding two missing persons, who had been at Big Bend Conservation Park, in rural Prophetstown, IL. It had been reported that 21-year-old Austin Bennett, of Prophetstown, and his 13-year-old brother, of Lyndon, IL, went to the
The annual butterfly release “took place after worship on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016,” reported Shawnelle Soenksen. “It’s a tradition we do every Easter.” “The Heaven’s Express Sunday School children release them, and the entire congregation is invited outside to watch.”
Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Friday, April 1, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 9:00 a.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Other Items
Morrison, IL, native and 1979 High School graduate Robert Rumfelt described himself on Thursday, March 17, 2016, as an “Inventor-Business Owner.” Now married and living near Auburn, AL, he played Mustang football under Coach Larry Stewart. “That season was the turning point for Morrison football,” Rumfelt believes. He was a
Mark the end of March with a Ladies Night event, hosted by Frary Lumber, 2707 W. Linconway, Sterling, IL. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Enjoy a five minute chair massage for $5. Shop with the following retailers: Artworks by LVH Fine Line
Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH), in partnership with the City of Morrison, will open its home for sale, located at 414 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, through its Single Family Purchase Rehabilitation Program on Sunday, April 3, 2016. The public Open House is from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. A Ribbon Cutting
The Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt was held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Morrison Fire Department Chief Dave Benters delivered the Easter Bunny to Kiwanis Park at 10:00 a.m. Bunny and escort Emma Melton are Morrison High School Key
Glen W. Reynolds, Jr., 59, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday March 27, 2016, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Glen was born June 4, 1956, in Morrison, to Glen W. and Martha B. (Wilkinson) Reynolds, Sr. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was
On Monday, March 28, 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 Park & Recreation Advisory Board
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 18, 2016. Arrests: On Monday, March 21, 2016, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Heather R. Wikoff, age 41 of Camanche, IA, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County charging Wikoff
It was an uncharacteristic, sunny day for the annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk on Good Friday, March 25, 2016. The annual event began at 12:20 p.m. inside Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, with scores of local participants; residents and staff; members of the Morrison Ministerial Association. Shown left-to-right are Pastor
Lois L. Vos, 87, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, March 25, 2016, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Born September 4, 1928, in Albany, IL, she was a daughter of Harper William and Josephine (Drury) Harvey. She was united in marriage to Charles Vos on March 28, 1952, in
Gary S. Spencer, 51, of Lyndon, IL, died Friday, March 25, 2016, in Lyndon. Gary was born May 27, 1964, in Morrison, IL, to Ernest “Red” and Olive J. (Jones) Spencer, Jr. He was educated in the Prophetstown Grade School and attended Prophetstown High School in Prophetstown, IL. He was