The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mississippi River Project, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Clinton Community College, and the Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge will host the 32nd Annual Bald Eagle Watch on Saturday, January 9, 2016. The event will feature a live bald eagle, conservations
To keep your youngsters occupied and fit during the next two months of winter, consider enrolling them in the Morrison Recreation Youth Wrestling Program. Boys and girls in Kindergarten through fourth grade are eligible. The $25 fee included a Morrison Recreation Wrestling t-shirt. Practices are from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The
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James Steppe’s attention recently was caught by a pair of smiling teddy bears, seated in a field. He submitted the photos. These gigantic “strawbearies” are located at 13557 Black Road, Fenton, IL, on the farm owned by Harold Packer, Jr. and his wife Margie. The location is across from the
On 12/27/15 at about 7:19 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies investigated a two-vehicle crash on IL RT 30 and White Oaks Road, rural Sterling, IL. Investigation revealed a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Vernetta S. Haywood, 23, of Clinton, IA, was traveling westbound on U. S. Route 30, when she left
Postmaster Bill Borum shared a summary of Christmas items that passed through his staff’s 54 hands at Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. These holiday figures apply from Tuesday, December 1, through Thursday, December 24, 2015. Kudos to the 28 United States Postal Service employees. Local clerks
If “have fun” and “exercise” are on your list of self-improvement goals for 2016, achieve both as a member of Morrison Grand Squares Dance Club. Their slogan is, “Square dancing is exercise for the body and mind.” At every appearance or demonstration, the members are always smiling. Who wouldn’t want
Mary B. Hahn, age 89, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison. Mary was born July 2, 1926, in Millcreek, IL, the daughter of Iven and Clara (Dillow) Miller. She married Leonard Hahn on June 6, 1946, in Cairo, IL. He preceded
Ronald W. Poling, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. Ron was born July 2, 1940, in Quincy, IL, to Everett Franklin and Leta Helen (Freeman) Poling. He graduated from Brown County High School in Mt. Sterling, IL, in 1958.
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of December 8, 2015, minutes New Business 2016 Inscription
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of September 30, 2015 Minutes New Business Sign
On Monday, December 28, 2015, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Charles N. Schoaf, of 411 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, was reported “Missing” by his family. Shoaf was last seen by his family in the evening of Saturday, December 26, 2015. Charles (a.k.a. Chuck) is 70 years old, with brown/gray hair,
Irene Elizabeth Beswick, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, December 28, 2015, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Irene was born August 29, 1932, in Morrison, to Frank and Stella (Marschang) Bartz. She was educated in the Gridley School of rural Whiteside County and Lanark Schools and was a graduate of
Willis R. “Bill” Ottens, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Bill was born January 30, 1936, in Morrison, to Ren and Cornelia (Tegeler) Ottens. He was educated in the Union Grove grade school and was a 1954 graduate of Morrison High
Thursday, December 31, 2015, is the FACE Holiday Challenge Match deadline. FACE’s Holiday Challenge Match has already resulted in about $4000 in donations, thereby earning another $4000 from matching funds. There isstill time for donors to contribute to this challenge, with $3500 in matching funds available to be “claimed” All