"On Monday, August 19, 2013, the Editor posted a feature about Matt Ward, Prophetstown, IL, and the caring friends who had gifted him a Demolition Derby truck. Sometime that morning, seven photos disappeared from the article. Five of them have been reinstalled and have stayed in place. If you viewed"
"What lies behind the preparation of a Demolition Derby vehicle? Find something cheap and beaten up, yet serviceable for ramming and being rammed by other vehicles. Strip it of glass, seats, and upholstery. Strengthen the frame for the anticipated collisions. Select a lucky name or number. Personalize it with paint,"
"The final two bicycles were awarded on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the 143rd Annual Whiteside County Fair. At 2:00 p.m. nine-year-old Kalli Fisher of Morrison, IL, heard her name announced over the loudspeaker. She did not require the allowed three minutes to enter the Secretary Office. Fisher and her"
"The Saturday, August 17, 2013, Demolition Derby was a huge draw, concluding the 143rd Annual Whiteside County Fair. There were 76 entries. “About 120 t-shirts” donated by Community State Bank were tossed to the well-trained, cheering crowd between contests. Trumpeter Mike McCoy played “The Star Spangled Banner” and then “Happy"
"08/19/13 at 12:40 p.m. Keith A. Slusser, 39, of Sterling, IL, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended and Speeding after his vehicle was stopped rural Sterling. Slusser was released on a Notice to Appear in court at a later date. 08/19/13 at 8:18 a.m. Jennifer L. Reavey, 33, of Morrison,"
"Rock Falls, and Morrison, IL, Rotary Clubs have sponsored an exchange student through the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program. Kritsana Jedjinda is from Thailand; call him Krits for short. He speaks at least three other languages, including English, Japanese, and some Chinese. He is a Senior student this year"
"Lynnette Forth filed this report. A Public Hearing was held during the Monday, August 12, 2013, meeting of the Morrison Board of Education. The meeting concerned the intent of the District to issue $600,000 in Working Cash Fund bonds, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the"
"Gray skies and cool weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of Morrison’s Class of 1973, when they met on Saturday, July 2, 2013, for their 40th reunion at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL. Fifty-eight members of the class gathered, along with friends from the classes of 1972 and 1974. Former"
"Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside 4-H’ers had a day to remember at the 2013 Illinois State Fair! These 4-H’ers had earned the right to advance to the State Fair by being “the best of the best” at their County 4-H Show. The State Fair experience presents Illinois 4-H’ers with a unique"
"Morrison IL, children will begin the new school year on Monday, August 19, 2013. The American Red Cross has steps that everyone can take to make the trip back to the classroom safer. Adults can take a Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED course, so they will have the knowledge"
"The Exelon Corporation has been a long-time supporter of Morrison’s annual Paint the Town event, now in its 19th year. Bill Stoermer, Exelon, recently presented their sponsorship check to the CAPA (Children’s Art Preservation Association) Board of Directors. Morrison’s Paint the Town will be held Saturday, September 21, 2013, in"
"Editor’s note: Morrison Farmers’ Market committee member Corrine Bender submitted the article and photos. Visitors to the Morrison Farmers’ Market, behind Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, may have noticed the addition of some new volunteers this season. Morrison High School basketball players stepped up to volunteer their"
"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, August 9, 2013. The following Arrests are reported. On Friday, August 9, 2013, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Treva J. Karrow, age 38 of Prophetstown,"
"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, August 9, 2013. The following Arrests are reported. On Friday, August 9, 2013, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Treva J. Karrow, age 38 of Prophetstown,"
"It was too difficult to choose only one “2013 Friend of the Fair recipient. So the 143rd Annual Whiteside County Fair has recognized two individuals: Marilyn Green and “Popcorn Bob” Landon. Fair Board President Paul Vock awarded plaques to both, at a 6:40 p.m. ceremony before the grandstand on Thursday,"
