Intren Lays Cable for ComEd

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

Two Arrested After Response to Credit Union Alarm

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

March 2 Sheriff’s Report

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

A New Tender Arrives

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

February 24 City Council Report

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

February 21 Morrison Police Report

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

Stan Emmert at Our Service for 25 Years

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

Scott Vance Advances His Career

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.

February 28: Paddles Up; Report Filed

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 Laid Two Eggs This Week

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

Republican General Primary Election Specimen Ballot

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

Democratic General Primary Election Specimen Ballot

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

County Clerk Announces Early Voting

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

March 4 Agenda: MHPC

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

Whale Rider Film February 27

The Whiteside Forum is hosting a movie night, Thursday February 27, 2014, featuring “Whale Rider,” directed by Niki Caro and starring Keisha Castle-Hughes.  It is at Odell Public Library in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The start time is 6:30 p.m., and the