Steve Wright submitted this report. The Sherrard, IL, Wrestling Regional lived up to its billing, featuring six State-ranked teams. Each intensely battled for the team title and a chance to move on to the team Sectional. The final round would be a “dogfight” for the team title between Morrison, Sherrard,
The Illinois Sheriff’s Association announces that it will be awarding over $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois, to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2016-2017 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. The student must be enrolled full
Tracy Henson submitted this report and photo. On Saturday, December 19, 2015, nine Seahorses competed in the Sterling, IL, IM Tough Swim Meet. The 8 and Under swimmers competed in 50’s of all strokes, plus 100 IM and 100 Free. The 10 and Unders completed 100’s of all the strokes,
Tracy Henson submitted this report and photos. The Rock Island, IL, ORCA Swim Team hosted a Pentathlon Swim Meet on Sunday, December 13, 2015. The swimmers were required to compete in each of the following strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and individual medley. The Seahorses had a great meet with
Amy M. Hardesty, 41, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, February 7, 2016, at her home. Amy was born March 10, 1974, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Ronald and Barbara (Wolfe) Paschal. She married James Hardesty on August 26, 1995, in Morrison. She was employed by McDonald’s restaurant in Sterling
Donald A. Meinsma, 67, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday February 7, 2016, at Mercy Living Center North in Clinton, IA. Don was born July 19, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Henry C. and Marian A. (Beveroth) Meinsma. He was educated in the Lincoln and Union Grove Grade Schools in rural
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent. Services on February 10, 2016, are listed below at six Morrison, IL, churches. Each welcomes new and long-time residents as well as visitors to attend. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, will offer The Imposition of the Ashes service and Holy
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed from Friday, February 12, through Monday, February 15, 2016. Facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed from Saturday, February 13, through Tuesday, February 16t, in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 22, 2016. Arrests: On Friday, January 22, 2016, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Tyler R. Engelkins, age 28 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Engelkins
John W. Alls, 74, of Erie, IL, died Friday, February 5, 2016, at his home. John was born on March 5, 1941, in Lynn, AR, one of 14 children born to Willie and Mabel (Rather) Alls. He was united in marriage to Flora Fitzwater in Arkansas. The couple moved to
Dear Editor: I [wish] to express a great “thank you” to Pastor Mike Selburg for hosting the gathering for Anna Catherine Stockham tonight[, Thursday, February 4, 2016]. Our First Presbyterian Church has been the only one who expressed an interest in holding such an event, that I am aware of.
The Morrison Early Learning Program (MELP) at Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will sponsor preschool screenings for those two-, three-, and four-year-old children who will be eligible to attend preschool during the 2016-2017 school year. Community Preschool Screenings will be held at Northside School on: Wednesday, February
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R. N./ARC Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report. This year has come in with a bang. But the first Morrison ARC blood drive went off without a hitch. I can always depend on my great sponsors, dependable volunteers, and generous blood donors to make it a success,
“Bethesda Blaze” Relay for Life team will serve you breakfast at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, February 27, and Saturday, March 5, 2016. Hours will be from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Pictured are five “Bethesda Blaze” members and two DQ Grill &
Have you or anyone you know suffered the loss of a loved one? Are you grieving that loss, and feeling like you don’t know how to cope? If you would like to understand your thoughts and feelings during this difficult time, take T-I-M-E with us. T-I-M-E (Together in Memories) is