Did you know that this…week [Sunday, May 10, through Saturday, May 16, 2015, is] National Police Week, to remember those killed in the line of duty and to honor those who continue to keep us safe every day? You may have known that, and I appreciate that you do! If
The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 05-04-15 at 10:50 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies conducted an investigation in the Tampico, IL, area. Upon further investigation, Travis C. McCann, age 32 of Tampico, was arrested
On Monday, May 11, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The meeting adjourned at 7:40. The first Roll Call indicated in attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen;
John D. Kimmel, Palm Harbor, FL, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015. His family will hold a Masonic memorial service in his honor, on Saturday, May 23, 2015, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The service will take place at Morrison Masonic Lodge, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The previously
American Legion Post #402 has designed a method to create visible recognition of Fulton, IL, veterans in the new Veterans Memorial Park on IL Route 84. On Friday, May 22, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., the memorial will be dedicated. In designing the tribute, stated American Legion Post Commander William Blecha,
This view of springtime is from the lobby of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Poets share their thoughts on this enchanting season. Came the Spring with all its splendor, All its birds and all its blossoms, All its flowers, and leaves, and grasses. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,
Dr. Mindy Hochgesang, DMD, has changed her Morrison, IL, dental office telephone number. Kindly amend your contact information to 815-718-6558.
Marcia Ann Norris, 64, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 11, 2015, in Morrison, IL. Marcia was born March 6, 1951, in Wichita Falls, TX, to George and Gladys M. (Harvey) Karras. She was a 1969 graduate of Morrison High School and was a graduate of Sauk Valley Community College
May offers so many opportunities to honor individuals–students and graduates, mothers, and living or deceased veterans. Morrison American Legion Post #328 will assist with the latter tribute, by selling Veteran-handcrafted poppies on Saturday, May 16, 2015. This simple blossom evokes deep emotion in those who know its significance. Look for
I’m writing with great news: as an extension of its new PowerPlanting<https://www.comed.com/newsroom/pages/newsroomreleases_04232015.pdf?FileTracked=true>program, ComEd will be giving away an additional 2,700 low-growing trees tocustomers in northern Illinois. The program, in partnership with the Arbor DayFoundation, is part of ComEd’s ongoing efforts to enhance reliability and promoteenvironmental stewardship. Residents interested in receiving
During a visit to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, Monday, May 11, 2015, Mayor Everett Panier proclaimed Sunday, May 10, through Saturday, May 16, as National Nursing Home week. Mayor Panier defined the week, because, “Whereas the citizens of Morrison, IL, now residing in nursing homes have contributed
The Morrison, IL, Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, will be transformed into a gigantic kitchen and restaurant on Sunday, May 17, 2015, serving the annual community meal. Call it breakfast, brunch, or lunch–Morrison Fire Department will have it hot when you arrive. The event hours of 7:00 a.m. to
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Calvin Wiersema, 65, of Mercy Living Center North, Clinton, IA, formerly of Texas, died Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Mercy Living Center. Calvin was born February 13, 1950, in Clinton, to Jacob J. and Jeanette (Wierema) Wiersema. Survivors include one son, Jacob Wiersema of Oacomn, SD; three sisters, Louise
The third of four properties owned by Luke and Joan Vander Bleek has been removed at the northwest corner of U. S. Highway 30 and N. Jackson Street. A three-story home at 526 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, recently had been vacated by tenants. This photograph was taken Friday, May 1,