Ross C. Babin, 57, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at his home. He was born August 11, 1956, in Sterling, the son of Roy John and Elvira Ruth (Lehman) Babin. He married Julie Haan on October 5, 1974, in Sterling. Ross had worked at the former Glafka’s
Michael J. “Mike” Green, 50, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 31, 2014, at his home. Mike was born July 3, 1963, in Morrison, to William M. and Grace J. (Tillis) Green. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1982 graduate of Morrison High School. Mike
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reminds people to travel safely and avoid driving while distracted, as April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. “As the weather warms and travel increases, I encourage everyone to put away their cell phones while they are behind the wheel and focus completely on
On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, the City of Morrison will convene a Special Council Meeting, at 7:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Items for Discussion
Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional, non-profit summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will hold auditions for qualified musicians for their summer season on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at the theatre in Mount Carroll, IL. Auditions for children for the theatre’s upcoming production of “Les Miserables” will follow at
On March 25, 2014, Dr. G. Tanner Girard of Morrison, IL, was awarded The Ted Erickson Distinguished Environmental Professional Award by the Industrial, Water, Waste and Sewage Group (IWWSG). The IWWSG consists of members who are plant managers, engineers, waste water treatment experts, government officials, consultants, environmental service companies and
The Morrison Schools Foundation is proud to announce the first group of teachers to each receive mini-grants of up to $250. The MSF Classroom Mini-Grant program funds teacher requests for special teaching tools and/or curriculum tools, to enhance student classroom achievement. Classroom supplements bought with mini-grant monies are tied to
03-21-14 at 12:45 a.m. Deputies responded to investigate a single-vehicle, roll-over crash on IL Route 84 just south of Hazel Road. Upon arrival, they discovered the driver fled the scene. Paul D. Dannels, age 58 of Cordova, IL, was subsequently arrested 03-25-14 for Operating Motor Vehicle with Expired Registration, Operating
Ella A. Kramer, 90, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Resthave Home. Ella was born July 31, 1923, in Garden Plain, IL, to Louis J. and Agnes (Sikkema) Pessman. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. Ella married
Philip I. Jansma, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Trinity Rock Island in Rock Island, IL. Phil was born June 9, 1937, in Morrison, to Herman and Eleanor (Dykstra) Jansma. He was educated in the Prairie Center Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a
On Monday, March 24, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. All City Officers, Department Heads, and Aldermen were in attendance. Terry Heitkamp of Fehr Graham attended as City Engineer. There was on one to
The majesty of the human voice was powerfully evident Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2014, as Kathy Janicek took 26 of her 30 vocalists through their paces. Janicek is Choir Director at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, IL. Sixteen female and ten male voices filled the lofty sanctuary of St. Peter
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) is extremely proud to once again be named as a principal sponsor for the annual Cebrin Goodman Institute on Substance Abuse (formerly Illinois Teen Institute.) The ISA will be awarding scholarships to cover the cost for students to attend this exceptional, award-winning program. CGTI is
The East Moline Swim Team hosted a Winter Swim Meet at the East Moline Municipal, IL, Pool on Friday, February 7, through Sunday, February 9, 2014. Twelve Seahorses made the trip to compete in this three-day meet. The Seahorses continue to improve in every meet and came home with 46
On August 21, 2013, Wright Thompson published this insightful article about Dan Gable in ESPN The Magazine. It gives a raw and deeply human picture of a man known around the world for his wins on the wrestling mat. The title Thomson chose is apropos of the private side of