The City of Morrison Public Works Department posted “No Parking” signs in residential areas surrounding the Whiteside County Fairgrounds…on portions of Genesee Avenue, S. Genesee Street, Winfield Street, South Street, S. Base Street, S. Orange Street, and Andy Brands Drive. Along with the regular permanent signs (in some areas), these
Police Chief Brian Melton submitted the following press release on Monday, August 17, 2015. “Today, in preparation of the Whiteside County Fair which starts tomorrow, the City of Morrison Public Works Department posted “No Parking” signs in the residential area surrounding the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. These “No Parking” signs have
Registrations are now being taken for the 28th Annual Harvest Hammer 5K run; 21-mile duathlon; the children’s Wee run, Fun run, and Challenge run. The event will be held Saturday, September 19, 2015. with children’s events beginning at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K and duathlon beginning at 9:00 a.m. Register
Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance stated, “As we prepare for the start of the 2015-2016 school year, it is important to make note of a slight schedule change to the first week of school. On Wednesday, August 19, 2015, Morrison Community Unit District #6 will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. On
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 07-09-15 at 2:20 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Sterling, IL, area. Upon further investigation, Jacob A. Hendrix, age 21 of Sterling, was arrested for No Valid Driver’s License as well as
On August 16, 2015, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, along with Fulton Fire, Fulton EMS, and Fulton Police, responded to a single-vehicle, rollover crash with serious injuries, that occurred on Holly Road near the intersection of Elston Road, rural Fulton, IL. The vehicle, according to witnesses, was
For a second consecutive year, severe winds wreaked havoc in Whiteside County including Morrison, IL, in the early evening of Monday, June 22, 2015. Tree destruction was extensive in some areas, causing structural damage to some residences. Repairs and clean-up efforts sometimes took weeks. One business at Northland Mall was
Allen D. VenHuizen, age 80, died Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL. Allen was born on April 1, 1935, in Fulton, IL, the son of Roy and Grace (Heun) VenHuizen and was a graduate of Erie High School. He married Carol Bonneur on June 1, 1956.
The last of three monthly, summer car shows took place on Friday, August 14, 2015, at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. These informal, drive-in car-truck-cycle shows are organized by Ron Weimer and his many assistants. The Big Fall Show “averages 80 cars
Mary K. Davis, age 79, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 15, 2015, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Mary was born May 3, 1936 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Harold and Rena (Anderson) Wood. She married Jerrold Davis on May 3, 1956, in Morrison.
Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, rural Mount Carroll, IL, presents “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” the musical adaptation of Mark Twain’s novel, through Sunday, August 23, 2013. The play is propelled by an award-winning score from Roger Miller, the king of country music. This journey down
Russell Garrett Siefken, Sr., 94, of 608 Park Street, Morrison, IL, died Friday, August 14, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Russell was born January 21, 1921, in Round Grove, IL, to Earl and Frances (Reap) Siefken. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1938
Phylis A. Venhuizen, 93, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Friday, August 14, 2015, at Resthave. Phylis was born October 26, 1921, in Chadwick, IL, to Charles and Flossie (Hiller) Adolph. She was educated at Jefferson School in rural Carroll County, IL. On January 22, 1944, she married William
Relay For Life of Whiteside County fund raising goes on year round as shown here. The “Barnabas Support Group” team was seen on Saturday morning, August 8, 2015, cooking food at the corner of Lincolnway and Cherry Street in Morrison, IL. Left-to-right are Judy Holesinger, David Shaver, Barbara Prins, David’s
With the flurry of a new “school year” beginning soon, after-school activities begin anew. Local girls entering grades Kindergarten through 12 are invited to experience Girl Scouting. Sign up on Monday, September 14, 2015, between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL You