August 15 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 15, 2014. Arrests: No arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 08-15-14 Male Juvenile  16 Fulton, IL Parking by Fire Hydrant 08-15-14 Pat A. Friedrichs  NA Sterling,

August 25 City Council Agenda

On Monday, August 25, 2014, 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 Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads Annual Financial

August 21, 2014, Sheriff’s News Release

On Monday, August 20, 2014, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a Sterling, IL, Police Department-initiated vehicle pursuit.  After Stop Sticks were deployed on the roadway, the suspects were taken into custody without injury. After narrowly avoiding being run down, a Sheriff’s Deputy discharged his duty weapon at the suspect

Bureau of Prisons Introduces Warden Donald Hudson

The parking lot was crowded with cars, a variety of correctional officers, and a canine member of the force arriving for an important “announcement” at the Thomson, IL, Correctional Facility on Monday afternoon, August 18, 2014.  Three well-dressed men waited outside the main door, but they neither greeted arrivals nor

Do Your Career Justice in the Justice Department

In 1930, the U. S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), “was established to provide more progressive and humane care for Federal inmates at the 11 Federal prisons in operation at the time.  Today the Bureau consists of” 121 institutions–with Administrative United States Penitentiary Thomson the latest.  “The

Gordon Edward Nelson (1931 – 2014)

Gordon Edward Nelson, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Dixon Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Dixon, IL. Gordon was born November 8, 1931, in Morrison, to Bert J. and Hattie (Beveroth) Nelson. He graduated from Morrison High School. He received his Bachelors Degree from Western Illinois University

Donate Coats for Kids to Pick Up October 16

Before winter temperatures return, preparations are being made to ensure local children are protected from the cold.  Morrison United Methodist Church has begun the 6th annual Coats for Morrison Kids program.   If you know of a family that needs a coat for their child/children, please give them the following information.

Coats for Morrison Kids Program Begins

Before winter temperatures return, preparations are being made to ensure local children are protected from the cold.  Morrison United Methodist Church is ptrparing for the 6th annual Coats for Morrison Kids.   If you know of a family that needs a coat for their child/children, please give them the following information.

Letter from Dunlap Lodge #321 A. F. & A. M.

Dear Editor: Dunlap Lodge #321 A. F. & A. M. held their 16th Annual Golf Scramble on Saturday, August 9, 2014.  Money raised goes to the Dunlap Lodge Scholarship Fund.  At Honors Night in May, $1000 is presented to a Morrison High School student. We would like to thank the

FS-Fuel 24 Customer Appreciation Day August 23

Calling all customers of FS-Fuel 24, 615 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to a celebration of their customers.  Customer Appreciation Day will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Sign up for door prizes inside, but look for the food and refreshments in the tent behind

Shirley A. Noble (1935 – 2014)

Shirley A. Noble, age 78, of Walnut, IL, died Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Unity Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL. Shirley was born on October 1, 1935, in Sublette, IL, the daughter of  Orville and Millie (Foss) White. She was united in marriage to Arden Noble on June 6, 1954,

Demo Derby on Saturday, August 16, 2014

Before a huge crowd on August 16, 2014, six drivers took first place in their divisions at the 144th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Saturday night Demolition Derby. The ever-popular event is run smoothly by EERJR Demo Promotions, Inc., with Gene Ryan, Sterling, IL, in charge of the competitors. All towns

Join the 10th Pood King Unionville Open

“There are only a few openings left,” stated Don “Pood” King, referencing the annual, 18-hole golf tournament named after him.  The Pood King 10th Annual Unionville Open will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.  Before that, course owner