Best of Yesteryear is a quilt show being held in Morrison, IL, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, and from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2015. The venue is the Super Wash Training Center, 701 W. Lincolnway, which is handicap accessible and has
Illinois High School Association Assistant Executive Director Matt Troha posed this question to High School Varsity Football Coaches, Athletic Directors, and IHSA football afficienados. “Is anyone aware of any female football players in the State ever scoring a touchdown in a Varsity football game?” If you do, contact Troha’s office
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White encouraged parents and caregivers to make sure that children travel in the proper car seat or booster seat as they grow. White said as children get older, their car seat needs to be changed. Sunday, September 13, through Saturday, September 19, 2015, marks National
Southside Elementary School, 100 Academic Drive, will host Open House on Thursday, September 17, 2015, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Parents/Guardians will have the opportunity to meet Principal Jennifer Oetting and the children’s teachers, visit classrooms, and sign up for volunteer opportunities.
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL will host this program about ongoing volunteer assistance in the village of Leona Vicario, Mexico. This outreach is called Yucatan Peninsula Mission (YPM.) Directors of YPM are on their first visit to the United States from Mexico. Husband and wife Wilian and
Sullivan’s Foods stores across the State of Illinois are holding voluntary competitions between their check-out staff, to determine who does the best job of filling three, reusable tote bags. Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2015, the Morrison, IL, store at Route 30 and N. Madison Street evaluated
Morrison High School Wrestling Team invites the public to enjoy a downtown brunch from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 20, 2015, at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL. Their “Pancakes & Artwork” fundraiser will be held the morning after Paint the Town. Let the
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 09-05-15 at 5:45 p.m. Sergio M. Pena, age 22 of Aurora, IL, was arrested for Speeding 104/70 MPH on Interstate 88 at milepost 32. He was bonded on scene and released, pending a future court date.
Dr. Craig Peterson, DMD, admitted to being a little nervous, on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, “Day One” at the Morrison, IL, dental office of his sister, Dr. Mindy Hochgesang. At the same time, he is very excited for the opportunity to work alongside her and continue to strive to serve
Morrison, IL, dentist Dr. Mindy Hochgesang purchased the late Dr. William Simpson’s dental practice on February 20, 2015. Prior to that, her practice in Davenport, IA, was named Cornerstone Family Dentistry, P. C. She was advised by a consultant to switch that name, because there was another “Cornerstone” business in
Photographs were taken by Lion Bob Countryman, who also worked at the event. Morrison Lions Club participated in the Morrison Chamber of Commerce “Back to School Bash” held Saturday, August 1, 2015, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. Children were entertained with a bounce house, slide,
On Monday, September 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 Alderman Recognition Declare Ward 4 Alderman Vacancy, Mayor Appointment
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 4, 2015. Arrests: On Friday, September 4, 2015, at approximately 10:10 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Dalton J. Gray, age, 21 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Gray
The State of Illinois, with support from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Illinois Operation Lifesaver, and Illinois Truck Enforcement Association, has declared Sunday, September 13, to Saturday, September 19, 2015, “Illinois Rail Safety Week.” This initiative is to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains.
Ethel J. Miller, 74, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, September 11, 2015, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Ethel was born January 3, 1941, in Clinton, IA, to Bert and Tena (Boonstra) Van Houten. She was educated in the Fulton Christian Grade School and