2015 Holy Week Services

2015 Holy Week services are listed below for 15 Morrison, IL, churches.  Each welcomes new and long-time residents as well as visitors to attend.  The annual Community Cross Walk is Good Friday, April 3, beginning at noon at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison. Participants unable to walk to Morrison

March 23 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3/21/15 at 11:11 p.m.  Drew P. Sauer, 18, of Rock Falls; Nicholas C. Yates, 18, of Rock Falls; Bailee B. Rosalez, 18, of Rock Falls, were all arrested in the 27500 Block of Knief Road, Rock

March 23 City Council Agenda

On Monday, March 23, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Report of City Officers Reports of Department Heads Chief

Ronald W. VanDusen (1937 – 2015)

Ronald W. VanDusen, 77, died Sunday, March 22, 2015, at his home in Sterling, IL. Ronald was born August 17, 1937, in Coleta, IL, the son of Delbert Wayne and Evelyn Irene (Collier) VanDusen. He served in the United States Marines. He married Linda Clark on February 14, 1987. He

Bethesda Blaze DQ Grill & Chill Breakfast Event

Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team, along with support from DQ Grill & Chill, served a second fundraiser breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 21, 2015.  This is the 12th year that Bethesda Blaze has attacked

MHS Varsity Baseball Takes a Loss

Ben Sondgeroth, Head Varsity Baseball Coach, submitted this link to Friday, March 20, 2015, Morrison High School results, from competition against Rock Falls, IL, High School. The Mustangs scored no runs. Click here for game results.

Varsity Baseball Schedule Changes

The Friday, March 20, 2015, baseball schedule has been changed.  The Varsity game will be played at Rock Falls, IL, with a 4:30 p.m. start time.  The Fresh/Soph game has been rescheduled for Friday, May 15.

March 13 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 13, 2015. Arrests:  On Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at approximately 4:12 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 107 E. Wall Street, regarding a possible Hit-and-Run Accident.  A vehicle parked along E. Wall Street was struck,

March 20 Sheriff’s Office Report

The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 03-09-15 at 10:15 a.m.  Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Route 78 just south of Wayne Road, rural Lyndon, IL.  During the investigation of the

Dorothy Dykhuizen-Tucker (1924 – 2015)

Dorothy Lillian Dykhuizen-Tucker, 91, of 1473 Atkinson Road, Dixon, IL, died Friday, March 20, 2015, at her home. Dorothy was born February 6, 1924, in Port Angeles, WA, to Walter and Katie (Pettie) Bailey. She was educated in the Tacoma, WA, grade schools and graduated from high school in Tacoma.

John J. Hamstra (1918 – 2015)

, 96, of Good Neighbor Care, Sterling, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Good Neighbor Care. John was born December 1, 1918, in Mt. Carroll, IL, to Charles and Henrietta (Tillema) Hamstra. He was educated in the Whiteside County School system. John served in the

Little Leprechauns Bring Good Luck to Lilah

At 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, I entered the combined classroom of Morrison Early Learning Program (MELP) and Bi-County Preschool Program at Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morison, IL.  A red-headed colleen with tiny outstretched hand approached.  As we shook hands, she asked if I knew what

March 20: A Triad of Celestial Events

This information was condensed from an article by Jocelyn Mercado. On Friday, March 20, 2015, three extraordinary celestial events converge:  the March equinox (beginning of spring), a total solar eclipse, and a New Moon, which is also a Super Moon. Equinox and Solar Eclipse We are fortunate to live in

Myrna “Sue” J. Wade (1940 – 2015)

Myrna “Sue” J. Wade, age 74, died Thursday March 19, 2015 at her home in Morrison, IL. Myrna Jeanette Wade was born on June 10, 1940, in Sterling, CO, the daughter of Russell and Beulah (Pevler) Bruhn. She was employed with G.E. in Morrison for many years, retiring in 2000.

Maxfield Donates to Food Pantry

Thursday, March 19, 2015, was not a typical day for volunteers at Morrison Friends Food Pantry (MFFP), in Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Pantry hours are Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.  As the time for dispensing weekly food and cleaning/grooming supplies drew to a close,