Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, June 27, 2014. Arrests: On Sunday, June 29, 2014, at approximately 2:33 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Chad L. Ottens, age 37 of Morrison, IL, in the 200
Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, stated “A specialized piece of equipment the UP (Union Pacific Railroad) uses twice a year, to analyze the integrity of the track, has indicated these sections of track need to be replaced.” Next Wednesday, July 9, 2014, the Union Pacific
Terry L. Adolph, 63, of Chadwick, IL, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Terry was born March 26, 1951, in Morrison, IL, to Richard and Alice (Queckboerner) Adolph. He was educated in the Fairhaven Grade School and was a 1969
Good event planning should always include alternate plans to cover last-minute changes–like when your site is under water! Recent rains and Rock River flooding caused a change in venue for the 50th annual Prophetstown, IL, 4th of July celebrations. The event will take place Friday, July 4, 2014, but events
Carolyn A. Strand, 72, of rural Dixon, IL, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling, IL. She was born April 9, 1942, in Ashland, WI, the daughter of Fred and Idelia Seim. She married Charles Warren Strand on July 9, 1960, in Superior, WI. Survivors include
Corinne Bender, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administrator, submitted this feature. The Bank Tellers at Triumph Community Bank (formally THE National Bank), 211 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, were recently awarded the June 2014 Customer Service Award by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. This recognition was for their friendly and upbeat
Nancy J. Merrill, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Thursday, July 2, 2014, at her home in Laurel, Md. Nancy was born October 12, 1955, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Gene and Janet (Janke) Smith. She married Steven Merrill on March 6, 1981, in Sterling. She was a loving wife,
“We’ve got it all covered,” stated “Blue” Bounds of Albany, IL, owner of Sleeve Weasels Tattoo. Five ink artists each have a skin art design specialty, such as “Japanese, New School, memorials, or portraits.” He added, “We like realism a lot.” Bounds and co-owner Adam Tyler, Clinton, IA, were business
Mary E. Schuster, age 95, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Mary was born June 25, 1919, in Fulton, IL, the daughter of Edward and Catherine (Norman) Pannell. She married Otto E. Schuster in September of 1939. He preceded her in
Illinois Department of Transportaion crews will close the intersection of N. Orange Street and U. S. Highway 30 on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. There is one-lane traffic on Lincolnway, which causes delays. Repairs should take one day.
Across the Midwest and the local area, severe storms wreacked havoc on Monday, June 30, 2014. Extreme lightning, blinding rain, and high winds left at least one Iowa man dead, when his building collapsed on him. The storm grounded airplanes, caused considerable building and tree damage, and left many residents
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reminded motorists who are celebrating our Country’s independence to be sure to drive safely, by not drinking and driving this Fourth of July holiday weekend. “Drunk driving results in death and injury on our roadways every year,” White said. “Let’s keep the roads
Dear Editor: As we prepare to gather with friends and family to celebrate the 4th of July, I want to encourage everyone to take a moment to commemorate another important event in our Nation’s history. Fifty years ago on July 2, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 became law, which
Dear Editor: Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way Agency, thanks everyone who participated in the 12th annual Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV) Golf Outing on Friday, June 27, 2014. Thank you to all the sponsors who contributed to the HRRV golf outing–Sandrock/Mickley Insurance Agency; CGH
On Friday afternoon, June 27, 2014, the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council (IHSAC) in Springfield, IL, considered the City of Morrison’s nomination to list the “Morrison Main Street Historic District” on the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination was presented and urged by the Morrison Historic Preservation Commission’s (MHPC)