Happy Joe’s Is Cooler Now

Patrons should notice the comfortable climate inside Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, due to a recent purchase by owners Kevin and Lynn Kenady.  They bought a new air conditioner from Workman Heating & Cooling, 15825 Lincoln Road, Morrison. “[The old one] half-died.  It was 25 years old,”

Firefighters Receive T-Shirts

Ten Morrison firemen were on call when Prophetstown, IL, needed help, Monday, July 15, 2013.  Fire Department Chief David Benters stated, “When we got to Tegeler’s [Amish Furniture, outside Morrison, IL, at 13459 Crosby Road],” he knew they would find serious damage when they arrived.  The sky announced the fire

Missing Woman Is Found Deceased

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Missing Persons call in rural Fulton, IL, on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, which subsequently resulted in finding the subject deceased near her residence.  Investigation continues with the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Whiteside County Coroner.  The name is being withheld until the

T-Shirt Sale Thank You

Jamie Mosher and Kate Fisk organized a t-shirt sale after the Prophetstown, IL, Main Street fire on Monday, July 15, 2013.  All proceeds will be given to the victims directly or added to the relief fund established at Farmers National Bank.  Shirts were distributed on Sunday, August 4, at the

T-Shirt Thank You

Editor’s note:  Jamie Mosher and Kate Fisk organized a t-shirt sale after the Prophetstown, IL, Main Street fire on Monday, July 15, 2013.  All proceeds will be given to the victims directly or added to the relief fund established at three Farmers National Banks.  Shirts were distributed on Sunday, August

Congratulations, Ron Weimer, Twice

Ron Weimer was awarded the People’s Choice Award at the Friday, July 12, 2013, the second monthly Car Cruise In, which he organizes during the summer months.  The last of three events will be held Friday, August 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N.

Ice Cream Social August 11

Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will host an ice cream social from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 11, 2013, at the Lincoln-Manahan Home, 607 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL.  Proceeds will benefit remodeling of the Lincoln Learning Center.  The Lincoln Learning Center will be open with its future plans

Vintage Signage Revealed at Donnybrook

During the past few years, there has been eager interest in development of the Donnybrook Bakery Cafe, at the southwest corner of S. Base and W. Main Streets, Morrison, IL.  Bob and Debby Vaughn are in the final months of repurposing three of their four contiguous buildings.  Each is alphabetically

Abbott Farm Film Wins Silver Eddy

“House by the Side of the Road” is a short film documentary based on the events and stories of a six-generation, Illinois Sesquicentennial farm.  It won the Silver Eddy for Professional Documentary at the May 2013 Cedar Rapids, IA, Independent Film Festival.  Stories told in a book of the same

Wildman Mud Run September 7

Although it is unclear how to do so, local runners have a month to train for this unique event.  Sponsored by Wild Core Events, the Wildman is a “mud run.”  It is hosted by Wild Core Events in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00

Extreme Image Salon Plus Barber

Cosmetology comes from the Greek kosmetikos, meaning “beautifying.”  Who doesn’t want a bit of that?  A relocated Morrison, IL, business offers beautifying treatments to hair, nails, and skin, for men, women, teens, and children.  Conveniently located at 207 W. Main Street, Extreme Image Salon has undergone construction kosmetikos for several

Receive Sheriff’s Office Immediate Information

Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi announces his Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office will utilize a new communications service that allows them to send important community information directly to residents, using the latest technology. The Nixle Community Information Service allows the Sheriff’s Office to create and publish messages to subscribed residents instantly, via cell

August 5 Sheriff’s Report

08-04-13 at 02:40 a.m.  Nolan D. Schaver, age 24 of Fulton, IL, was arrested by Deputies following a traffic stop in Fulton, IL, for an inoperative rear registration light.  Nolan was processed at the Fulton Police Department for two Counts of DUI and Operation with Expired Registration Sticker.  After processing,

Walt Westendorf (1930 – 2013)

Editor’s note:  On August 3, 2010, Marta Bender wrote the first of several articles in a series called “Everyone Has a Story.”  She selected Walt Westendorf as her first person of note.  He was a resident of Morrison, IL, except for three years when his family lived in Lyndon, IL. 

Fair Office Hours for Entries and Tickets

Whiteside County Fair Secretary Mary Beth Dombroski announced that Fair offices will open Monday, August 5, 2013, for the week prior to opening day.  The office will open Monday, August 13, and remain open through the end of the Fair Saturday, August 17.  The Fair officially starts at 8:00 a.m.,