The Honorable William McNeal opened session in Courtroom 108 of the Sterling, IL, branch of the Whiteside County Courthouse at 11:12 a.m., on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, with two defendants present. Like his older brother, Boy-12 was about to be charged with starting a Main Street fire on Monday, July
Editor’s note: Article and first two photos submitted by Rusty Lindsey; other photos courtesy of Arlyn Pessman. A one-sided first half and a dominant defensive effort paved the way for the Morrison Mustangs to defeat the Newman Comets in Saturday’s,[ July 27, 2013,] Alumni Game, hosted by Alumni Football USA.
Despite a light drizzle on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, there were smiles all around, inside 503 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. This is the Children’s Advocacy Center–April House and office of Forensic Psychologist Johanna Hager. Tiny but comfortable, the building has been a short-term haven for child victims of abuse
On Tuesday, August 6, 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 Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Approval of July 2, 2013, minutes Public Hearing Certificate of Appropriateness, Todd Mickley,
[Editor’s note: On Sunday, July 14, 2013, activities were held at the Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.] Shawnelle Soenksen and her family, along with “Team Shawn,” would like to thank all those who contributed to and attended the benefit
Jerry Lindsey, Editor of the Whiteside News-Sentinel, was recently named President of Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC.) Jerry replaces outgoing President Jeff McIlrath, who served in the position from 2008 to 2013. MADC is a non-profit, volunteer organization, established to promote and coordinate economic growth and economic development in all
Come for supper. Come for the fun. Do some early Christmas shopping. Morrison Farmers’ Market takes to Main Street, Morrison, IL, for an Evening Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Look for your favorite vendors from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. As always, there will be produce, food, music,
One reason Morrison’s Farmers’ Market is called “The Best Little Farmers’ Market in Northwest Illinois” is that it is ever-changing. Certainly, produce and plants come and go during the growing season. So, too, do vendors or what they offer from week-to-week. Live musical entertainment may involve popular repeat performers, but
Dear Editor: Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way agency, would like to acknowledge and thank everyone who organized, helped, participated, and donated to the Schreiner Golf Outing on Saturday, June 8, 2013. For the third year, HRRV was chosen as the recipient of the proceeds raised from
For the second year in a row, Morrison Rotary Club received the District 6420 Public Image Award. The award is based on a set of criteria in five areas of media: Print, Broadcast, Newsletter, Public Visibility, and Website/Social Media. There are 47 clubs in the District, and three Public Image
Morrison 14; Newman Central, 8.
Make Teal Real Committee raised over $8000 at the 7th Annual Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser, with the two-night event held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Friday night, June 22, over 140 people attended the Midwest Dueling Pianos entertainment, which included hors d’oeurves, auction items, dessert dash,
Amanda Cook and Andrea Allen are two of the coaches of Morrison High School cheerleaders. On Saturday afternoon, July 17, 2013, Cook was coaching adults in a parking lot at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison, IL. Traditional songs “Loyalty” and “Hey!” helped with the timing. Left-to-right are Heather
If you stop by the Community Garden in French Creek Park in Morrison, IL, you will find that this busy park has people coming and going at all times of the day. Many of them are gardeners pulling weeds or watering a vegetable or flower. The garden started as an