Margaret “Peggy” Joanne Grennan, 79 of Rock Falls, IL, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Peggy was born on June 15, 1942, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of John and Margaret (Verstraete) Naughton, Sr. She graduated from Newman Central Catholic High School, the
Dorothy Grace Siefken, 102, mother to Russell (Carol) Siefken of Sterling, IL, and Steven (Deeny) Siefken of Morrison, IL, and sister to Helen Wagenecht of Morrison, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, surrounded by family. She was born at home on April
Richard Laverne Landsiedel, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born November 18, 1945, in Kewanee, IL, to LaVerne J. “Skeeter” and Marjorie (Bumphrey) Landsiedel. He was educated in the Mineral, IL, grade schools and was a1963 graduate of
Editor’s note: The Albany, IL, organization conducting services was the American Legion, not VFW, as stated earlier. Jacklyn Hanson submitted the article and photos. Albany, IL, celebrated Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Lusk Cemetery. Hanson-Kennedy American Legion Post conducted the ceremony. They said a quick prayer; read
At 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 30, 2022, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host Moline, IL, author Allen R. McCaulley. He will present his children’s books about a curly canine, Max. Visit with Service dog, Kaiser. Do you think he looks like Max? Make a
Are your children interested in theatre or role playing? There is a one-day camp designed for them, on Saturday, June 25, 2022. The Children’s Theatre at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) will hold a day camp for youths entering grades one-through-three. Camp begins at 8:30 and ends at 11:00
Joe Guzzardi is a Progressives for Immigration Reform analyst, who has written about immigration for more than 30 years. Contact him at jguzzardi@pfirdc.org. Copyright 2022 Joe Guzzardi, distributed by Cagle Cartoons newspaper syndicate. On Father’s Day, 1964, Philadelphia Phillies’ right-hander Jim Bunning pitched a “perfect game” against the New York
This essay was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. He stated, “Full disclosure: As Assistant Professor of English at Western Illinois University and President of the W.I.U. Federation of Professors, I led the drive for “Collective Bargaining” in 1973. Later, I supported Senator Bernie Sanders for the Democratic Presidential nomination.”
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 3, 2022. Arrests: On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at approximately 10:32 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, driven by Adam N. Harvey, age 44 of Omaha NE, in the 400 block of E. Lincolnway, Morrison,
Tonight, Saturday, June 18, 2022, will offer ADULTS an entertaining Department of FUN event, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. Hours are 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Admission is $5. Plan to purchase supper, snacks, and beverages. Use cash for this event. Tonight’s fundraiser will benefit the Morrison Dog Park. Once the
During Third Thursday, on June 16, 2022, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, welcomed visitors, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors opened. Sarah Bull had baked molasses cookies. Marcia Haag baked rhubarb bread. Stephanie Vavra baked her mother’s lemon cake. Dave Boyles made
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host Third Thursday, on June 16, 2022, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors open. Come in and say hello! Male and female community members are invited to relax in conversation with free coffee, juice, and homemade
Calling all kids four-years-old to entering 8th grade! Join our Zoomerang Vacation Bible School. The days are Monday, June 20, through Friday, June 24, 2022. We will meet from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Morrison Junior High School, 305 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. Register online at www.myvbs.org/morrisonvbs. Pick
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes No Worries to our outdoor stage, Sunday, June 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the valley for an evening of music and ministry. A free-will offering will be taken. Sit in your vehicle, or bring a
All proceeds from the upcoming “Built for the Road Ahead” Car Show and Fundraiser will help Javier Carreno to be placed on the organ transplant list. He has willing donors, but he must raise $30,000 to obtain placement. The multi-faceted benefit will be at Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield