!2-14-15 at 7:57 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at McCue Road, south of Science Ridge Road in rural Sterling, IL. Upon investigation, a 2003 Ford F250, being driven by Daniel M. Miller, 28 of Sterling, was traveling south on McCue Road, when Miller crossed the
Harvey W. Johnson, 94, died Monday, December 14, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL. Harvey was a vocal music teacher at Sterling High School, prior to retirement. Harvey was born March 10, 1921, in Rockford, IL, the son of Helge and Esther (Sanden) Johnson. He married Arlene Hedberg on
2016 Spring classes and Community Learning Labs classes will begin Tuesday, January 12, 2016, offered by Sauk Valley Community College. Classes will meet at Sterling, Rock Falls, and Dixon, IL, locations. For more information, please call 815-835-6310 or visit svcc.edu.
Burnell Doden, 79 of Lehigh Acres, FL, died Monday, December 14, 2015. Skeet was born on March 29, 1936, in Thomson, IL, to Merle and Ruby (Doty) Doden. He was educated in Morrison, IL, and graduated from Morrison High School in 1954. He married Patsy Allen, September 1, 1957. He
Two performances will be given of the musical “‘Specially for Shepherds” the weekend of Saturday, December 19, and Sunday, December 20, 2015. The public is welcome to share in this very special musical event. Lanark[, IL,] Church of the Brethren will host the musical Saturday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Daniel “Danny” Michael Miller, 28, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, December 14, 2015. Daniel was born May 22, 1987, in Dixon, IL, the son of Mike and Leanne (Mathew) Miller. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sterling. Daniel was a 2005 graduate of Sterling High School and
Brooklyn Gallentine from Morrison High School was recently named Morrison Student of the Month, for outstanding effort and performance at Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling, IL. She is a student in the Allied Health class. Her parents are Shane Gallentine and Christy Gallentine. The staff shares
The Illinois Drill Team Association, Class A Kick Division, Regional competition took place Saturday, December 12, 2015, in Dunlap, IL. First place winners of their first competition of the season were the Morrison High School Pom Pons. They scored 83.4 points of a possible 100, showcasing their expertise, strength, and
The Fulton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the City of Fulton Administration have been visiting a handful of volunteer groups in Fulton, IL. They have gone above and beyond to give back to this wonderful community, through various works and contributions. Ten groups–that specifically benefit Fulton tourism, Fulton
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Several contestants wearing an “aesthetically-challenged” Christmas sweater entered the Ugly Sweater Contest, during the Fulton, IL, Christmas Walk on Friday, December 4, 2015. These brave souls were evaluated at 6:00 p.m. Judges who oversaw this contest were Ben Eshelman, Kustom Metal; Lisa Shaw. Community State Bank; Brian Tomman, Heritage Canyon
On Monday, December 14, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Park and Recreation Advisory Board
Fifteen International students from the University of Chicago, Loyola University, and University of Illinois at Chicago stayed with host families in Morrison, IL, over the 2015 Thanksgiving Weekend. Host families were Brett and Mindy Hagerman Steve and Carol Hollister Jim and Janet Fisher Kent and Spring Klima Kenneth and Sidonna
Column by Michael Reagan “You can’t be a Trump Republican and a Ronald Reagan Republican.” That’s the tweet I sent to Jeb Bush the other day, when virtually the entire planet was united in bashing Donald Trump’s call for a temporary ban on Muslim immigration to the USA. I also
Edward J. Stuart, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Friday December 11, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, IL. Ed was born February 14, 1926, in Morrison, to Henry J. and Cornelia (Rose) Stuart. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1944 graduate of Morrison High