Whiteside County is drafting a Comprehensive Plan to guide development and positive change over the next 20 years. The completed draft plan is available for review, and a summary will be presented for discussion at each of two public meetings. All interested parties are encouraged to attend one of the
Dear Editor: Friday, May 9, 2014, is Provider Appreciation Day. It is a special day to recognize child care providers, teachers, and other educators of young children everywhere. Started in 1996 by a group of volunteers in New Jersey, Provider Appreciation Day is appropriately celebrated each year on the Friday
Raymond N. Purvis, 81, of Coleta, IL, died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at his home. Raymond was born August 16, 1932, in Argo Fay, IL, the son of Elmer and Virginia (Groh) Purvis. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed at Prescott Appliance before his
Family and friends of the late Marcia Sue Maxfield Morris have planned a Celebration of Life gathering on Saturday, May 17, 2014, to honor her. Friends, classmates from the Morrison High School Class of 1964, nursing associates, Red Hatters, and acquaintances are cordially invited to meet at the Eagle Point
Is there a critical repair needed for your home? The City of Morrison, IL, in partnership with Northwest Housing Coalition, is proud to sponsor an Emergency Loan Assistance Program. The Emergency Loan Assistance Program is a forgivable loan to income-qualified individuals for owner-occupied residences with urgent needs, i.e. heaters, infrastructure,
Legislation proposed by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was approved Wednesday, April 30, 2014, by the House Transportation Vehicles and Safety Committee. It will allow a printed receipt from the Secretary of State to serve temporarily as the Vehicle Renewal Sticker. Motorists will be allowed to drive without an
“This was the biggest and best of all of our dances, yet. Huge numbers attended, and the weather cooperated for a beautiful night under the stars. [It was] a full house!” stated Nancy Anderson. “Denim and Lace,” St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Daughter barn dance took place Friday, April 25,
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes
The Morrison Hospital Auxiliary Officers note that spring is here, Ladies, and it’s time for our Annual Spring Tea. It will be held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. We have a fun program lined up for you.
On Friday, 04/25/14, at 7:53 p.m. at a rural Morrison, IL, residence, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Mitchell L. Boles (25) of Rock Falls, IL, on warrant issued out of Whiteside County for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. Boles was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, where he was held in
Papa Murphy’s Shift Supervisor Daryn Quinn recently shared the various items on their menu at the Sterling, IL, location, 415 Locust Street, with the two chairs of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Whiteside County, Crystal Sublett and Jackie Greve. Papa Murphy’s will donate 10% of their sales
On Monday, April 14, 2014, the City of Morrison Council convened in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The following attended: Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, Treasurer Evan Haag, Sports Complex Director Jim DuBois, Accounting Director Shelli Davis, City
Gordon R. Denning, 60, died Friday, April 25, 2014, after an extended illness. He was born June 22, 1953, in Sterling, IL, the son of Wilbur and Lela (Burger) Denning. He was employed as a roofer for a period of time. Surviving are his daughters, Sanya Denning (Nick Willems) of
While running an errand, it was convenient to make other stops on a fine Saturday, morning, April 26, 2014. Bright sunshine had begun to warm the air, making it pleasant to chat with the following Morrison, IL, groups. Each had something to offer the public. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00