June 26 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 26, 2015. Arrests:  On Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at approximately 1:10 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Terry Denning, age 49 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by the Whiteside County 14th Judicial

Janet C. Kooi (1925 – 2015)

Janet C. Kooi, 89, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton. Janet was born October 11, 1925, in Fulton, to Lawrence L. and Dena (Bielema) Green. She was a graduate of Morrison High School in Morrison, IL, and Central College in Pella, IA.

July 7 Public Works Agenda

The Whiteside County Public Works Commission will meet Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., in the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18781 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL.  Note the revised meeting and agenda. Click here for the July agenda.

Message to Motorists–Don’t Drive Impaired

Driving deaths are more numerous over the 4th of July weekend than on New Year’s Eve. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reminds motorists who are celebrating the Country’s independence to drive safely–by not driving impaired this Fourth of July holiday weekend.   “Drunk and drugged driving results in death

P.E.O. May and June 2015 News

LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted this report. On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, members of P.E.O. Chapter FL met for a dinner and meeting at the Prairie Ridge Golf Course Oak Room, 903 W, Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  The program theme for the evening, “To Seek Growth:  Through

Male Thespians Needed for July 24 Play

The Thomson, IL, Sesquicentennial Committee is looking for a few good–or not-so-good–men!  Three men are needed to play the parts of Mayor Wayland Bennett and two outlaws, in the pageant play on Friday, July 24, 2015.   The local production is titled “Thomson’s Town.” No experience is necessary–except a sense of

Youth Day at Ebenezer Reformed Church

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host its Youth Day on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Everyone is invited to this free event from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. in the parking lot. Enjoy food, Bounce Houses, music, games, a cake walk, and face painting. Students can register

5th Water Extravaganza at Ebenezer Reformed Church

Ebenezer Reformed Church will hold its 5th Annual Water Extravaganza on Saturday, August 8, 2015.  Everyone is invited to this event.  It will be free, as always, but donations will be accepted.  All proceeds go to buy more balloons and supplies for next year’s event.  The fun is from 1:00

July 7 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  Note the day change.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of May 5, 2015, minutes

“Peter Pan” Flies into TLP

The timeless Broadway musical “Peter Pan” flies onto the stage at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mount Carroll, IL, for the first time. Opening Thursday, July 2, 2015, and running through Sunday, July 12, the musical stars Rosie Upton as Peter and Cody Jolly as Captain Hook. It is

Veteran’s Designation on DL/ID Cards

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, that beginning Wednesday, July 1, U. S. military veterans will be able to get an updated Driver’s License/ID card with the word “VETERAN” displayed, under the signature on the front of the card. Public Act 97-0739, which was

Wanda L. Hemminger (1943 – 2015)

Wanda L. Hemminger, 71, of rural Chadwick, IL, died Sunday, June 28, 2015, at home. Born December 14, 1943, in Centralia, IL, she was a daughter of Elvin Earl and Lizzie Louise (Simer) Bass. She married Harold Hemminger on December 8, 1971, in Waupun, WI. Survivors include her husband, Harold,

Leroy J. Hudson (1921 – 2015)

Leroy J. Hudson, 93, of Erie, IL, died Saturday, June 27, 2015, at the Hammond–Henry Long Term Care Facility. Leroy John Hudson was born October 23, 1921, in Fenton Township, near Erie, the son of Charles and Freida (Geerts) Hudson. He graduated from Erie High School in 1939. On March

June 19 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 19, 2015. No Arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 06-19-15 Male Juvenile  17 Shannon, IL Public Fighting (Ordinance) 06-25-15 Anna R. Morrison 22 Clinton,

June 26 Sheriff’s Office Report

The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 06-25-15 at 10:45 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single vehicle roll-over crash involving a semi tractor-trailer on I-88 at milemarker 22, with no occupant injuries.