On Tuesday, March 1, 2016, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented two Because Nice Matters awards. One was given to Callie Bush, Extreme Image Salon, and the other was given to Anna Ryder, oner of annabella’s. Both businesses are located at 207 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Bush and Ryder
On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, The American Legion will celebrate its 97th anniversary. Thank you so much for your support of the oldest and largest Veterans Service Organization in the World! The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, is sponsoring a Poppy Poster Contest on behalf of The American Legion
“Hi, there. We are Sampson and Wendy. Can you tell which is which? We are twins–brother and sister.” “My sister Wendy is deaf, so I take total care of her, like a big brother should. She is a sweetheart, and so am I. We are five years old and have
“Bethesda Blaze” Relay for Life team will serve you breakfast at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, in Morrison, IL, on Saturday March 5, 2016. Hours are from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Gather the family or friends to share a meal that supports the fight against cancer: scrambled
Early March is far from the time of spring nesting, but a new season of birth has begun for the widely-known pair of American bald eagles, Liberty (female) and Justice. They became a pair in 2009 and laid an egg in 2010. It did not survive. Shortly before 2:00 p.m.
Editor’s note: On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, journalist Thomas Geyer posted this article in the Quad-City Times newspaper, pages A1 and A3. It is reprinted here with permission. The photo shows Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick, Morrison, IL, resident, driving one of his “Tameless Tiger” vehicles. Beswick is a much-lauded driver
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 26, 2016. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-27-16 Charles C. West 62 Morrison, IL Speeding 02-28-16 Male Juvenile 13 Morrison, IL Curfew 02-29-16
Carol Jo Fisk, 80, of Liberty Court in Dixon, IL, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, died Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Liberty Court. Carol was born February 14, 1936, in Morrison, IL, to John and Phern (Newendyke) Tenboer. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling coach Tony Wright reported, “We are having our [annual Wrestling] Banquet at…[Hilltop Lanes] bowling alley this year and want our entire wrestling family to join us. This inculdes supporters of our Morrison Wrestling program.” The Banquet is Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Hilltop Lanes, located
MHS Baseball Coach Ben Sondgeroth stated, “The team has partnered with Adcraft to offer baseball apparel through an online web store. It is very high quality….A portion of the profit will return to the MHS Baseball program. Please check it out. The store is only open until Monday, March 8,
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 3-1-2016 at 4:12 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department investigated a single-vehicle accident involving a school bus. The driver of the school bus is Donald Eckel, 54 of Sterling, IL. The accident occurred on Penrose
Day to day changes in the weather make spring and Easter a bit closer. It is time to place your orders for roses from a Lions Club member. Easter is early–Sunday, March 27, 2016. Delivery of roses will be on Good Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26. There is
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is extremely proud to once again be named as a principal sponsor for the annual Cebrin Goodman Teen Institute (CGTI) on Substance Abuse (formerly Illinois Teen Institute.) The ISA will award scholarships to cover the cost for students to attend this exceptional, award winning program. Participants
The Morrison Farmers’ Market Committee is now accepting vendor applications for 2016. The committee is searching for local growers and vendors who sell products, including vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, flowers, herbs, preserves, and baked goods. Artisans and vendors who sell unique products are accepted, too. Opening Day is scheduled for
William J. Abate submitted this article. Steamboats made and used in Illinois are the topic of discussion at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s next meeting, Sunday, March 13, 2016. It will begin at 2:00 p.m., in CGH’s Ryberg Auditorium, located at 100 E. LeFevre, Sterling, IL. Our program will be