Gary Farral, Erie, IL, submitted this information for miltary personnel, dated Monday, February 23, 2015. 1. Base Closing Threat Hidden in Budget Three consecutive years of rejection have not stopped the Defense Department and services from asking, again, for Congress to authorize a 2017 round of base closing and realignment.
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes
Tim Slavin, President of Morrison Historic Preservation Commission, mentioned this Chicago Tribune article of Thursday, February 26, 2015. It references achievement of a long-term goal of MHPC: to secure placement of the Morrison, IL, downtown on the National Register of Historic Places. Illinois added 24 such locations as “worthy of
Craig and Norma Nelson of Morrison, IL, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Natassia Alisha Nelson, to Elby Joe Cox, son of Vernon and Cindi Cox of Groveland, IL. The future bride received a Bachelor of Science degree from Eureka College and St. Frances College of Nursing.
A welcome sign of Spring’s approach is Daylight Saving Time, which begins Sunday, March 8, 2015. Reset all time pieces and appliances ahead one hour on Saturday evening, March 7, or on Sunday. Don’t forget vehicle clocks and watches not currently worn. Smartphones will adjust themselves while you sleep.
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the following places to wit: PRECINCTS—POLLING PLACE—ADDRESS Fulton 1 & 2—Fulton Presbyterian Church—311 N. 9th St., FultonFulton 3 & 4—Fulton Presbyterian Church—311 N. 9th St., FultonGenesee—Genesee Township Office—22725 Pilgrim Rd., ColetaJordan—Jordan Township Office—28950 Penrose Rd., SterlingGarden Plain—Township Building—6110 Garden
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announced Wednesday, March 11, 2015, that “grace period registration” for residents who did not register to vote by the Tuesday, March 10, deadline will be available from March 11 through Monday, April 6, for the upcoming Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 7. Voters who register
Wyatt Heyvaert became a part-time officer of the Morrison, IL, Police Department on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Heyvaert is currently the Chief of Police in Albany, IL, where he resides. Morrison Chief Brian Melton stated, “Part-time officers are occasionally utilized by MPD….Having several part-time officers on the roster certainly helps
Lynnette Forth submitted this report. Morrison High School Senior Kaitlyn Anderson requested approval from the Board of Education for an early graduation request. She addressed the board during the Monday, February 23, 2015, regular meeting. Only needing a few credits, Anderson plans to finish her high school requirements in time
Steps to prevent injuries and deaths, while maintaining vital services for Whiteside County residents, when floods and severe storms hit will be discussed when the Whiteside County Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meets at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015. The meeting will be in the Odell Public Library,
Editor’s note: This artilce by Jennifer Campbell is reprinted with permission from Whiteside News Sentinel; it ran Tuesday, February 24, 2015. “The teachers voted as well as the students. There was a boy and myself that won the American Legion Award,” Barbara Austin began. In Morrison[, IL,] we all know
Due to the inclement weather on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will delay start times by two hours.
Alan J. Dykstra, 54, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at his home. Alan was born February 18, 1961, in Clinton, IA, to John J. and Arlene (Feldt) Dykstra. He was educated in the Prairie Center and Union Grove Grade Schools of rural Whiteside County and was a
Donald F. Blair, age 82, died Sunday March 1, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. Don was born on March 30, 1932 in Chicago, IL, the son of Fred and Susan (Mack) Blair. He married Carole Miller on June 4, 1960, in Maywood, IL. Don was employed in Customer
Morrison Chamber of Commerce members executed a Cash Mob hit on Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, February 28, 2015. The Cash Mob began at 11:00 a.m. with five Chamber members and five children. Adults standing left-to-right are Heather Toppert, More Insurance Agency; employee Jordan Schmidt;