Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Good Stewards to the outdoor stage on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. You may bring a lawn chair and sit outside or remain in your car. Root Beer floats will offered. Please join us in our
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Wednesday, July 20, 2022, meeting of the River Bend School Board featured updates on the summer construction and maintenance projects and the budget projection for 2022-23. Summer projects were highlighted by the new, main entrance renovation and the addition of door closures
The City of Morrison seeks an energetic and ethical leader to be chiefly responsible for developing recreational opportunities for the City, and marketing and maximizing usage of the Sports Complex to a regional audience. Interested applicants must complete a City of Morrison Job Application, in addition to submitting a Letter
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, at approximately 8:09 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash, at the intersection of U. S. Route 30 and Millard Road, in rural Morrison, IL. The crash was between an eastbound vehicle driven by Miranda M. Jenkins (dob 7/18/1988) of Clinton, IA,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photo. The Double G Saloon used the excitement of the Morrison, IL, downtown Shuckfest event to execute its official Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony, on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Owners Wendy Gallentine and Shane Gallentine celebrated their new restaurant’s
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the photographs. Owners of Isle of the Rhodes restaurant celebrated their 40th anniversary of serving Morrison, IL, residents and those of surrounding communities on W. Main Street. They opened in 1982 at 100 W. Main, across the street from the current
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report and photograph. The beauty within the yard of Don and Bonnie Reed earned July 2022 Featured Garden recognition from Morrison Garden Club. Their home is at 13012 Locust Court, Morrison, IL.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. A shorter Agenda for the Monday, July 25, 2022, meeting of the Morrison City Council was headed by the presentation of the resignation of City Administrator, Barry Dykhuizen. He has accepted the position of Assistant City Administrator of Moline, IL, but was unable
James E. Schmitt, Sr., 79, of Sterling, IL, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. James was born on March 25, 1943, in Sterling, the son of Paul and Florence (Jacobs) Schmitt. He married Shirley Major on November 4, 1967, in Dixon, IL.
Patsy Jean (Miller) Sharp, age 79 of Tampico, IL, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. Patsy was born on April 11, 1943, in Rock Falls, IL, the daughter of Gale and Iola (Fortune) Miller. She married Ronald Sharp on August 5, 1961, at
Ruth A. George, 97, of Sterling, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, surrounded by family at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Ruth (Heilener) was born June 9, 1925, at the Sterling public hospital, the oldest daughter of Walter and Gesina (Edeus) Heilener. She lived all her life
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photo. Countryside Construction completed the first shelter at the Morrison, IL, Dog Park on Wednesday, July 21, 2022. This photo was taken the day before. This inaugural shelter was sponsored by Rotary Club of Morrison. Editor’s note: Karla Burn of
On Friday, July 29, 2022, at 6:25 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to W. Lincolnway and Emerson Road, for a motorcycle vs. car crash with injuries. The initial crash investigation determined that Unit 2, driven by Diana DeGroot, age 75, of Rock Falls, IL, was westbound on W.
Morrison Community High School members of the Class of 1970 will celebrate a 70th birthday party on Saturday, August 13, 2022, as well as a belated 50th Class Reunion. Alumni are invited to tour the High School building from noon to 2:00 p.m. Alumni from the Classes of 1965 and
Legionnaire Jerry Brearton, center, was awarded the Public Relations/Information Exchange Award, at The American Legion Department of Illinois’ 103rd Convention, held in Springfield, IL, from July13-16, 2022. The award was presented due to Brearton’s continued efforts in keeping the community aware of American Legion programs, presence, and local activities, and