Frank Gail Spencer, concluded his adventurous earthly life Mondy, March 10, 2014. Gail was born on October 15, 1928, in Sterling, IL, the son of Frank Charles and Bertha Mae (Bailey) Spencer. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1946 and enlisted in the U. S. Army Aircorps and was
Alberta J. Wiebenga, 82, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 10, 2014, at the nursing home. Alberta was born October 4, 1931, in Clinton, IA, to Paul Wesley and Helena Christine (Jurgensen) Gladhill. She was educated in the Clinton Grade Schools and was a graduate of
On Sunday, March 9, 2014, Girls Scouts of the USA celebrated Girl Scout Sunday across the Nation. The largest American female organization began on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, GA, at the design of Juliette Gordan Lowe. GSUSA celebrates its 101st anniversary during the current Girl Scout Week. Junior Girl
Roberta Ann Tichler, 76, of 804 13th Street, Fulton, IL, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL, after her courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Roberta was born July 24, 1937, in Clinton, IA, to Jake C. and Florence (Wiebenga) Balk. She was
Florence Mildred “Flo” (Anderson) Davis, 96, a lifelong resident of Whiteside County, passed Saturday, March 8, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. She was born on February 15, 1918, in Illinois, the daughter of Emret Lewis and Martha Elizabeth (Miller) Anderson. She was a lifetime member of the
The Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society Meeting Program on Sunday March 9, 2014, will be about the history of the Reformed Mennonite Church, established in the community in the mid-1800’s. It is now located at 1901 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. The program, by Louis Sedig and Lee Johnson, will
The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to name Paul Beck, clerk at Express Lane Station, 651 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, the recipient of the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month of February 2014. Beck was nominated for his sunny disposition and engaging attitude towards his customers;
Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff soon will be removing and disposing of gravesite decorations, as part of the annual clean-up program in Morrison, IL. The City staff removal dates are Monday, April 7, through Friday, April 11, 2014. Individuals who wish to save decorations are asked to remove them no
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, February 28, 2014. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-27-14 Marcelo Viguera 21 Oak Park, IL Driving While License Suspended 03-06-14 Jacob E. Davis 25 Morrison,
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, will host the next Free Community Meal on Thursday, March 13, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The church, at the corner of Lincolnway and Genesee Street, is handicap accessible. On the menu is spaghetti, breads, salads, desserts, and drinks. All are
On Monday, March 10, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Commission Morrison Historic Preservation Commission
A free, new mobile device for iPhones will get you out of bed in a more pleasant mood. This “alarm” wakes you to the delicious smell of bacon and the sound of sizzle. It is called the “Wake Up and Smell the Bacon” device. To win the tasty alarm,
“We are in official compliance with [the Union Pacific] RR per inspector’s email below. Hopefully the RR will get the memo from [the] inspector soon,” stated Gary Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, in an email to City Aministrator Barry Dykhuizen. An initial inspection found too many “Mountable
A welcome sign of Spring’s approach is Daylight Saving Time, which begins Sunday, March 9, 2014. Reset all time pieces and appliances ahead one hour on Saturday evening, March 8, or on Sunday. Don’t forget vehicle clocks and watches not currently worn. Smartphones will adjust themselves while you sleep.
Charges below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2/28/14 at 1:50 a.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Lakin S. Meyers, 21, of Woosung, IL, for Driving Under the influence-Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence-BAC greater than .08, and Improper Lane Usage, following a report of a