Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 18, 2013. The following Arrests are reported. On Wednesday, October 16, 2013, Morrison Police arrested Jeremy T. Russie, age 36 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Rusk County, WI, charging
Ukulele Connection will be playing once again at the Heirloom Market & Cafe, 2200 IL Route 84, in Thomson, IL, for a three-hour, fun-filled evening. Contact the venue at 815-259-0125. The group describes itself as “a ukulele trio playing songs for better living.” Join musicians Paul Engwall (Tenor/Ukulele), Aaron Johnson
Happy Halloween, Hayden Druien! Susan Schular, owner of Lincoln Highway Gifts, 104 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, delights in taking care of her first grandchild while at her gift shop. One clue to that is the sign at the door to enter quietly, as the baby is sleeping.
Editor’s note: Morgan McCulloh submitted this review of Homecoming Week 2013. Photos are compliments of the Whiteside News-Sentinel. From Friday, October 4, to Saturday, October 12, 2013, students at Morrison High School took a break from their usual high school routine, to celebrate 2013’s music-themed Homecoming Week. The sounds of
The Editor misplaced her black, Panasonic Lumix digital camera during the week of Sunday, October 20, 2013. If you found it–and do not know to whom it belongs–kindly call 815-535-7005.
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of October 1, 2013, minutes New Business Log cabins, John
City of Morrison Police officers are switching to cool weather shirts as autumn temperatures drop, but there is a bright side to them. These shirts will be adorned with attractive new shoulder patches, as seen on the shirt of Chief Brian Melton on Monday, October 28, 2013. Each of six
On Friday, October 25, 2013, Whiteside County area law enforcement agencies and Whiteside County Court Services conducted an address verification detail of all registered sex offenders in Whiteside County. The annual verification is a requirement by the State of Illinois Statutes. The detail involved the Sheriff’s Office, Sterling Police Department,
There are various opportunities for Halloween fun in Morrison, IL, on Thursday, October 31, 2013. Children are invited to Trick-or-Treat at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, after school from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. “Wear your costume and receive candy treats from the staff
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary has arranged a day of great savings on jewelry and accessories. This fundraiser is affordable, because “Everything’s $5.” On Friday, November 15, 2013, the MCH lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will be filled with displays of pretty things. Stop in from 7:00 a.m. to
Sherry Schwartz will be honored at an Open House to celebrate her 70th birthday. The event will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. It is requested there be no gifts.
Dr. Suellen Girard wrote that on Monday, October 28, 2013, the School Board accepted her retirement for June 2014. She added, “We plan to stay in Morrison after I retire.” Her letter to the Board follows. Dear Members of the Board of Education: I truly value being a member of
“Make a wish!” is something we teach our children whenever birthdays are celebrated, “shooting stars” streak across the sky, dandelion seeds are blown into the wind, and holiday wishbones are pulled apart. We wouldn’t spoil their fun by adding, “It is extremely doubtful that your wish will come true.” If
The International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend committee, sponsored by Church Women United with contributions from the Knights of Columbus and Morrison Rotary Club, is looking for 15 homes to host international college students from Wednesday, November 27, through Sunday, December 1, 2013. Our guests arrive by charter bus from Chicago, IL,
Odell’s Friends of the Library group is pleased to announce their annual Book & Bake Sale to be held in the Community Room at the library on Saturday, November 2, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the book budget at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street,