Jacob Andrews was the third lucky winner at the Whiteside County Fair Bicycle Giveaway, on Thursday, August 20, 2015. The 12-year-old sixth grader, like many previous winners, needed a new bike. “I do, but it’s too small for me now,” he answered when asked if he owned a bicycle. He
On Monday, August 24, 2015, the City of Morrison Council convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The meeting adjourned at 7:36. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Treasurer Evan Haag; Aldermen Curt Bender, Michael Blean, Dale
Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison, 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was recently recognized as a monthly entertainment sponsor of the Morrison Farmers’ Market. Pictured left-to-right presenting a check are market committee members and Kunes team members: Boon Sukboriboon–MFM; Mike Smithee–Kunes; Bill Bart–Kunes; Duane Habben–MFM; Flora Stralow–MFM.
Over the past few weeks there has been a lot of discussion among the community members concerning the Morrison Community School District #6 Board of Education’s decision to move Morrison High School off the Block 8 schedule and onto a seven-period, traditional schedule. Rest assured that this decision was not
Tracy Henson submitted this report and photograph. The Rock Island ORCA Swim Team hosted the 2015 Illinois Summer Regional Championship Meet on Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19, 2015. Nine Seahorses qualified for the Regional Meet and made the trip to the Rock Island, IL, High School Pool. The
Editor’s note: The following information was presented at the Morrison Community Unit District # 6 Board Meeting on Monday, August 24, 2015. It was submitted by Ryan Neumann. The drawing was created by his daughter, Molly. The beginning of this school year has already begun to see some of the
Dr. Warren E. Bohnhoff, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, August 24, 2015, at his home in Morrison. Doc was born September 17, 1928, in Plymouth, WI, to Albert A. and Meada (Kaeding) Bohnhoff. He was educated in the Plymouth Grade School and graduated from Plymouth High School. He received
On Saturday, August 22, 2015, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a single-vehicle traffic crash, west of Rock Falls, IL, on Prophet Road. At approximately 9:30 a vehicle driven by 26-year-old Nicole E. Vandevelde was traveling eastbound, when her vehicle left the
Wesley E. Leech, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, August 24, 2015, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Wes was born June 25, 1921, in Ipswich, SD, to Ward E. and Ethel M. (Gsell) Leech. He was educated in Leech Grade School in Ipswich and the Como and Emerson Grade Schools
Jeannette Bielema-Vanderlaan, 97, of Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Resthave Home. Jeannette was born July 14, 1918, in Friesland, Netherlands, to Peter and Anna (Postma) Dykstra. She was educated in the Bunker Hill and Cottonwood Schools in rural Whiteside County. In 1939 she
08-20-15 at 6:01 a.m. Whiteside County Deputies responded to rural Prophetstown, IL, on a report of a stolen vehicle. The 2009 black Pontiac G8 was stolen from the closed, attached garage of the rural residence. When Deputies arrived on scene, a yellow Kawasaki 50cc ATV was also discovered. Deputies believe
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 14, 2015. Arrests: On Friday, August 14, 2015, at approximately 11:58 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at S. Cherry Street and E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, for several seat
“Construction work on U. S. Highway 30 in Morrison, IL, will begin on Monday, August 24, 2015. Sjostrom & Sons is starting a contract to make pavement repairs. The contractor will be removing and replacing deteriorated sections of the concrete pavement,” reported Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of
On Monday, August 24, 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 Reports of City Officers and Department Heads City Administrator,
Whiteside County Livestock Feeders enjoy their new pavilion, and so do visitors. It offers plenty of comfortable seating, views, shade–and rain cover–and a spacious serving center. Additionally, the building is accessible to everyone. This makes a convenient gathering/resting place for fair goers. The Morrison Athletic Boosters grill meat on the