Rick M. Beswick (1961 – 2014)

Rick M. Beswick, 53, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, IA, as the result of a motorcycle accident. Rick was born April 17, 1961, in Clinton, IA, to Thomas and Jane (Hetz) Beswick. He was educated in the Fulton grade schools and

Coz-E Corner Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening

Come out and see this great addition to the south side of town and show your support for Mike and Alicia Cozzie in their venture.  On Saturday, June 21, 2014, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 8:30 a.m.  Activities are planned to appeal to

Morrison Youth Baseball/Softball Opening Day

Secretary Trent Bush submitted this report. Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball (MYBS) held its Opening Day Celebration on Friday, May 9, 2014, at the Morrison Sports Complex.  We had great weather and a big turnout of players, family, and friends who enjoyed the ceremony.  MYBS would like to thank the

June 19 Sheriff’s Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 06-18-14 at 3:57 a.m.  Deputies were called to the scene of a train-verses-vehicle accident approximately 1/4 mile north of Cooper Road on County Line Road.  A delivery vehicle driven by Matthew J. Wisniewski, 44 of Ottawa,

USS Whiteside Flag Comes Home

History came full circle on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.  The Whiteside County Board was gifted a rare item tied to the County’s origin, a noble naval craft, and a veteran yeoman of the U. S. Navy. In 1836, Whiteside County, IL, was created from parts of Jo Daviess and Henry

Phyllis A. Ottens (1940 – 2014)

Phyllis A. Ottens, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. Phyllis was born September 18, 1940, in Sterling, IL, to Paul S. and Josephine R. (Lodge) Jaquet. She was educated in the Prophetstown Grade Schools and was a 1958 graduate of Prophetstown

Craig E. Domdey (1961 – 2014)

Craig E. Domdey, 53, of Clinton, IA, died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at his home. Craig was born January 10, 1961, in Morrison, IL, to Donald L. and Barbara J. (Temple) Domdey. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1979 graduate of Morrison High School. Craig

Ribbon Cutting on the Trail June 19

Celebrate the culmination of nearly two decades of dedication by the Friends of the Parks, as theycomplete Phase One of a dream.  The group’s vision was to bring a recreational trail to Morrison, IL.  Gather on the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail at noon, Thursday, June 19, 2014, to officially open this

Museum Visitors Benefit from Margaret Haines

The Morrison Historical Society program for Sunday, June 22, 2014, will pay tribute to the late Margaret (Margy) Haines and the late Anne Petersen.  The Board of Trustees invites the general public to remember these women at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2014.  Morrison’s Heritage Museum is at 202

St. Mary Parish Celebrates Rev. Antilion

St. Mary Parish of Morrison will celebrate the birthday and ordination of Reverend William R. Antilion on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at a 12:00 luncheon in the parish hall, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL.  The celebration will recognize Father William’s 60th birthday and his 35 years as an ordained

Letter from Marian Osborn

Thanks to the many bakers and buyers, the latest bake sale of the Church Women United was a complete success.  The sale was held Friday, June 13, 2014, at “Between Friends” on Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The money that Church Women United raises at the bake sales is donated to

David L. Hall (1956 – 2014)

David L. Hall, age 58, of Sterling, IL, died Sunday, June 15, 2014, at his home. David was born January 23, 1956, in Owensboro, KY, the son of James and Emily (Dennison) Hall. He worked various jobs and also served in the U. S. Army. Survivors include his lifelong companion

2nd Annual Bluegrass/Folk Music Festival

If you love bluegrass music, clear your afternoon calendar for Saturday, June 21, 2014.  The City of Fulton and the Early American Crafters will host Fulton’s 2nd Annual Bluegrass/Folk Music Festival, on the grounds of Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL.  Six bands will entertain from noon to

Leaving Their Mark: Brackemyer and Siefken

Two indispensible and dedicated employees of Shawver Press were feted at an Open House on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at the Whiteside News Sentinel office, 100 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The building houses Shawver Press.  MaryEllen Brackemyer has been employed 40 years.  Steve Siefken began work 50 years ago,