Helen Marjorie Parker, 91, of Sacramento, CA, died January 16, 2014, in Sacramento. Helen was born on September 5, 1922, in Erie, IL, to Clarence and Tena Wiersema. She grew up in Illinois and graduated from Morrison High School in Morrison, IL. Marge married Harry V. Parker in 1946, at
The Morrison Athletic Boosters is teaming up again with Pete Harkness Ford-Lincoln, Inc., Sterling, IL, for a “Drive 4 UR School” event. Ford Motor Company will make a $20 donation, up to a total of $6000 to a participating high school! School budgets are tight. Schools are often underfunded in
Meet the premiere athlete-coach of the United States on Saturday, March 29, 2014, when Morrison High School Wrestling hosts Dan Gable, “The Top Wrestler of the 20th Century.” The 2:00 p.m. fundraiser will be held in the gymnasium of Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. His presentation will
Pamela Rae Baker, 65, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at her home in Fulton. Pam was born June 29, 1948, in Sterling, IL, to Alfred and Zelfia (Jewell) Doran. She was educated in the Rock Falls Community Schools in Rock Falls, IL. Pam was employed at ADM
Daniel A. Kaye, 52, of Rockford, IL, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born June 14, 1961, in Denver, CO, a son of Edward and Alice (Hardt) Irving. He served in the U. S. Army. He was a member
Lynnette Forth submitted this report. High School Principal Scott Vance was appointed Assistant Superintendent of the Morrison School District at the Monday, February 24, 2014, board meeting. Vance will officially begin on Friday, May 30. Upon receiving his Superintendent Endorsement, Vance will act as sole Superintendent for the Morrison district.
Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Regional Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, March 1, 2014. From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., nine teams competed, and “between 600 and 800” attended, according to Morrison Head Coach Tony Wright and Junior High Principal Darryl
Tony L. Arduini, 92 of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday March 4, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 19, 1921, in Rock Falls, the son of Phillip and Antonette (Carrino) Arduini. He was a veteran of the Army in WW II, having
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent in the Western Christian calendar, directly following Shrove Tuesday. Occurring 46 days before Easter, it is a moveable fast that can fall as early as February 4 and as late as March 10. According to the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark and
Some jobs are hard enough in mild weather, but severe cold and heavy snowfalls can make them decidedly difficult. Such has been the case for an Intren crew working over several weeks in February and March 2014, at the City of Morrison subdivision. The photo below shows the starting location
All roads lead to Assembly Hall for high school wrestlers. The IHSA State Tournament took place Thursday, February 20, through Saturday, February 22, 2014. Two Mustang wrestlers, Austin Shoup and Austin Keller, competed in the prestigious event, with aspirations to bring home a coveted State medal.
On Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at approximately 1:29 a.m., Morrison Police responded to an alarm at the Morrison Community Federal Credit Union, 204 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Upon arrival, Morrison Police noticed the alarms remained activated, and a forced entry was made. It was later determined that nothing was
03-02-14 at 11:50 a.m. Alyssa J. DeLong, age 23 of Dixon, IL, was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Moline Road just east of Yorktown, IL. She was traveling eastbound, when she lost control of her vehicle on the partially snow-covered roadway. The vehicle entered the south ditch where it
On most occasions when someone buys a new vehicle, there is a characteristic “new car” smell that adds to the enjoyment. That is not how Assistant Fire Chief Joe Bielema described the scent of Morrison, IL, Fire Department’s latest purchase. He and the other Truck Committee members had returned from
On Monday, February 24, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Director of Public Services Gary Tresenriter; Chief of Police Brian