Girl Scout Cookie Weekend will be celebrated in Morrison, IL, with two cookie booths, available to the public on Sunday, February 28, 2016. The girls will be at Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, and Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street. Senior Girl Scouts in troop #5005 and Cadette Girl
Lawrence E. “Larry” Barr, 91, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, February 26, 2016, at Resthave Home. Larry was born October 1, 1924, in Bemet, IL, to Asa Eugene and Julie (James) Barr. He was educated in the rural Hammond, IL, grade schools and
Editor’s note: Joan Vander Bleek supplied these photos from the 2015 Father Daughter Dance. “Princess for a Knight” is the regal theme of the 11th Father Daughter Dance, presented by the St. Mary’s Catholic Church parish. This popular family event is shared by many, during an evening of music, dancing,
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2-25-16 at 11:20 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Devin M. Kochevar, 21 of Rock Falls, IL, for Criminal Trespass to Property, Unlawful Use of Weapons, and Mob Action following an incident in rural Rock Falls.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 19, 2016. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-18-16 Cheryl D. Mills 58 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 02-22-16 Thomas D. Blair 54 Sterling, IL Driving While
Patricia A. Akerman, age 75, of Rock Falls, IL, died Thursday, February 25, 2016, at her home. Patricia was born October 22, 1940, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Jess and Mary Ellen (McDonnell) Wagner. She married Paul Akerman on November 23, 1963, in Rock Falls. She was employed at
This report and photos were submitted by Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright. For high school wrestlers the State Wrestling Tournament is the pinnacle of their prep careers. All wrestlers dream of it, some get to experience it, while others only get to spectate. Four Mustang wrestlers saw
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting for the Tuesday, March 15, 2016, General Primary Election. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked. The voter is not eligible to cast a
With the General Primary Election a little more than a month away, Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson said that it is time to turn attention to voting–more specifically, voting by mail. The voter needs to contact Nelson’s office to request an application that needs to be filled out and returned
Morrison High School Post Prom Committee is hosting a second afternoon of Bingo to raise funds for post prom activities. Join us Sunday, March 13, 2016, beginning at 1:00 p.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. Doors open
Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Fall 2015 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars.
Clinton Community College, located at 944 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA, offers a High School Equivalency Testing (HiSET) program, for people in Iowa and Illinois who want to earn a High School Diploma. Ongoing classes begin every three weeks. The next Orientation meeting is Tuesday, March 8, 2016. A $15 Orientation
What better way to find Easter, birthday, anniversary, and other gifts, than to experience one-stop shopping at the Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary First Annual Pre-Easter Vendor Fair. Check out all these vendors that will be selling products in our hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. They will be
Dear Editor: White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) would like to thank the community; dessert donors; Dixie Vegter, Carol Folkerts, Linda Carney, and Judy Ouderkerk at Cross Creek; Deanne Young and the Young Family for their participation, hospitality, and hosting of WHOA’s Trivia Night fundraiser. It was held at Cross
Morrison, and Fulton, IL, kindergarten classes colored pictures for Operation Shoebox–care packages for our military. Their colored pictures were sent with the care packages.