Shirley H. Nice, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, January 11, 2016, peacefully with her family at her side at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Shirley was born October 17, 1934, in Clinton, IA, to Eddie G. and Henrietta A. (Wilke) Enwright. She was educated in the Elvira, and
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report. On Wednesday, January 6, 2016, prior to wrestling Sherrard, IL, and Amboy, IL, the Mustang Wrestling Team celebrated their three Seniors at Senior Night. Eric Mulnix, Tyler Todd, and Cody Vanderlaan will finish their prep careers this February. Todd
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report. On Thursday, December 17, 2016, the Mustang Wrestling team took on Polo, IL, and Conference rival (Sterliing, IL,) Newman. John Anderson got things started for the squad with a pin against the Marcos. A couple weight classes later, Brandon
Local Girl Scouts will begin taking orders for the Cookie Program from Friday, January 8, through Friday, January 29, 2016. This year’s cookie theme is “Worth Sharing.” Customers are encouraged to post a photo of themselves enjoying Girl Scout Cookies on social media with the hashtag #worthsharing. The #worthsharing effort
The Sauk Computer User Group will meet on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at the Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. 9th Street, Sterling, IL. There will be a short business meeting with the election of new officers and a presentation at 2:30 p.m. on a computer related
Bethesda Blaze Relay for Life team from Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, will hold their annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Fun Night on Saturday, January 30, 2016. The event will be held at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway, in Morrison, with bowling shifts beginning at 5:30 and
Odell Public Library is ringing in the New Year with “Food for Fines.” Now through Saturday, January 30, 2016, Odell will waive the existing fines of any patron who donates a non-perishable, non-expired food or personal hygiene item. Odell can only waive the fines for Odell materials. Fines accrued from
Tracy Henson submitted this report and photo. Eleven Seahorses traveled to Byron High School on Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, 2015, to participate in the Byron Turkey Shoot Swim Meet. The swimmers had a fantastic meet with 45 Top-8 finishes and 42 Lifetime Best swims. Congratulations to Landri
Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson wishes to inform disabled and elderly voters of the many aids and provisions for assistance, in voting at the upcoming election. Nelson said that her office welcomes inquiries by anyone who may wish to take advantage of these aids at the Tuesday, March 15, 2016,
ComEd is warning customers to be on the alert for scam artists claiming to be a ComEd representative seeking payment. Over the last few weeks, the company has seen a 260% increase in reports from small businesses and some residential customers who were contacted by scammers. This is more than
Sunday, January 10, 2016, will be the first rehearsal for the biannual performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” This event is sponsored by the Morrison Ministers’ Council. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, in Morrison, IL.
The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant windmill in Fulton, IL, will kick off their programs on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, in downtown Fulton, across the street from the Cty’s authentic Dutch windmill. “Floristic Diversity
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 18, 2015. Arrests: On Monday, December 7, 2015, at approximately 8:10 a.m., Morrison Police responded to the Morrison High School regarding a fight between students. As the result of an investigation conducted since the
Marilou (Johnson) Renwick, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, January 3, 2016, at her son Bruce’s home in Joliet, IL. Marilou was born June 16, 1929, in Princeton, IL, to Leroy and Lillian (Hasenyaeger) Johnson. She was a Bureau County farm girl who began her education in a one-room schoolhouse
NAMI Sauk Area will sponsor the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program, specifically for families of adults diagnosed with a serious mental disorder. The 12-week series of classes will meet weekly in Dixon, IL, on Thursdays, February 4, to April 21, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at KSB Hospital. The course