For more than 70 years, all of our Country’s Presidents, including current President Barack Obama, have designated March as Red Cross Month, to recognize how the American Red Cross helps people across the Country and around the world. The American Red Cross would like to recognize the Nation’s “Everyday Heroes,”
Matthew Madsen Anderson, 15, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, March 1, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Matt was born on February 12, 1999, in Sterling, the son of Michael Dennis and Jennifer Sue (Madsen) Anderson. He attended East Coloma School and was currently a freshman at
Margaret D. Ayres, 81, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison. Margaret was born on September 8, 1932, in Sterling, the daughter of John H. and Velma V. (Boyer) Mayberry. She was employed by Farm & Fleet in
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, February 21, 2014. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-21-14 Jamie S. Steele 43 Fulton, IL Improper Lane Usage – Accident 02-24-14 Diane N. Petryka 38
It was a happy occasion on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, as the most-recent Morrison, IL, volunteer fireman marked a quarter century milestone. Stan Emmert, left, is shown receiving the prestigious Bulova watch from Fire Chief David Benters at the station. Emmert became a member of Morrison Fire Department (MFD) on
Morrison High School Principal Scott Vance is similar to his MHS Seniors: both are coming to the end of one phase of life, with a new phase to begin. He, too, is a “student.” Vance takes Western Illinois University classes in the Quad Cities, to earn his “Education Specialist” degree.
Eighteen upright safety dividers stood sentinel again at the Orange Street railroad crossing in Morrison, IL, on Friday, February 28, 2014. “I told her [the Union Pacific Railroad inspector] no one’s going home until they’re done,” recounted City of Morrison Director of Public Services, speaking at 2:40 p.m. He and
Liberty, the female of a pair of nesting American bald eagles, produced two eggs this week, in her aerie high above the Mississippi River, in Davenport, IA. She and her mate, Justice, began their partnership in 2009 and return each year to bear two or three eaglets. The first egg
Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson has published the Republican Specimen Ballot for the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, General Primary Election. Print the page to make your voting preferences easy. The Democratic Speciman Ballot is listed separately. REPUBLICAN PARTY OFFICIAL SPECIMEN BALLOT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 18, 2014I
Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson has published the Democratic Specimen Ballot for the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, General Primary Election. Print the page to make your voting preferences easy. The Republican Speciman Ballot is listed separately. DEMOCRATIC PARTY OFFICIAL SPECIMEN BALLOT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 18, 2014I
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting for the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, General Primary Election. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period, after showing proper identification. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked. The voter is not
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions room, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of February 4, 2014, minutes New Business MHPC meeting May
Ten Morrison-area residents will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, March 2, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to raise funds for their mission trip to Mexico. At the end of June, the crew will return to help villagers in Leona
Tracy Henson submitted the following report and photo. The DeKalb County Swim Team held their Winter Classic Swim Meet at the Kishwaukee YMCA in Sycamore, IL, on Friday, Friday, February 14, through Sunday, February 16, 2014. This meet was a lot of fun for the 16 Seahorses who attended. The
Tracy Henson submittted the following report and photos. The East Moline Swim Team hosted a Winter Swim Meet at the East Moline, IL, Municipal Pool on Friday, February 7, through Sunday, February 9, 2014. Twelve Seahorses made the trip to compete in this three-day meet. The Seahorses continue to improve