Morrison Quiet Zone Passes Inspection

“We are in official compliance with [the Union Pacific] RR per inspector’s email below.  Hopefully the RR will get the memo from [the] inspector soon,” stated Gary Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, in an email to City Aministrator Barry Dykhuizen.  An initial inspection found too many “Mountable

Daylight Saving Time Begins March 9

A welcome sign of Spring’s approach is Daylight Saving Time, which begins Sunday, March 9, 2014.  Reset all time pieces and appliances ahead one hour on Saturday evening, March 8, or on Sunday.  Don’t forget vehicle clocks and watches not currently worn.  Smartphones will adjust themselves while you sleep. 

February 28 Sheriff’s Report

Charges below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2/28/14 at 1:50 a.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Lakin S. Meyers, 21, of Woosung, IL, for Driving Under the influence-Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence-BAC greater than .08, and Improper Lane Usage, following a report of a

Helen Marjorie Parker (1922 – 2014)

Helen Marjorie Parker, 91, of Sacramento, CA, died January 16, 2014, in Sacramento. Helen was born on September 5, 1922, in Erie, IL, to Clarence and Tena Wiersema.  She grew up in Illinois and graduated from Morrison High School in Morrison, IL.  Marge married Harry V. Parker in 1946, at

“Drive 4 UR School” March 14

The Morrison Athletic Boosters is teaming up again with Pete Harkness Ford-Lincoln, Inc., Sterling, IL, for a “Drive 4 UR School” event.  Ford Motor Company will make a $20 donation, up to a total of $6000 to a participating high school! School budgets are tight.  Schools are often underfunded in

Dan Gable to Speak Saturday, March 29

Meet the premiere athlete-coach of the United States on Saturday, March 29, 2014, when Morrison High School Wrestling hosts Dan Gable, “The Top Wrestler of the 20th Century.”  The 2:00 p.m. fundraiser will be held in the gymnasium of Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.   His presentation will

Pamela Rae Baker (1948 – 2014)

Pamela Rae Baker, 65, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at her home in Fulton. Pam was born June 29, 1948, in Sterling, IL, to Alfred and Zelfia (Jewell) Doran.  She was educated in the Rock Falls Community Schools in Rock Falls, IL.  Pam was employed at ADM

Daniel A. Kaye (1961 – 2014)

Daniel A. Kaye, 52, of Rockford, IL, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born June 14, 1961, in Denver, CO, a son of Edward and Alice (Hardt) Irving.  He served in the U. S. Army.  He was a member

February 24 School Board Report

Lynnette Forth submitted this report.     High School Principal Scott Vance was appointed Assistant Superintendent of the Morrison School District at the Monday, February 24, 2014, board meeting.  Vance will officially begin on Friday, May 30.  Upon receiving his Superintendent Endorsement, Vance will act as sole Superintendent for the Morrison district. 

IESA Regional Wrestling Tournament

Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Regional Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, March 1, 2014.  From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., nine teams competed, and “between 600 and 800” attended, according to Morrison Head Coach Tony Wright and Junior High Principal Darryl

Tony L. Arduini (1921 – 2014)

Tony L. Arduini, 92 of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday March 4, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 19, 1921, in Rock Falls, the son of Phillip and Antonette (Carrino) Arduini.  He was a veteran of the Army in WW II, having

Morrison Ash Wednesday Services

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent in the Western Christian calendar, directly following Shrove Tuesday.  Occurring 46 days before Easter, it is a moveable fast that can fall as early as February 4 and as late as March 10. According to the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark and

Intren Lays Cable for ComEd

Some jobs are hard enough in mild weather, but severe cold and heavy snowfalls can make them decidedly difficult.  Such has been the case for an Intren crew working over several weeks in February and March 2014, at the City of Morrison subdivision.  The photo below shows the starting location

2014 State Wrestling Tournament

All roads lead to Assembly Hall for high school wrestlers. The IHSA State Tournament took place Thursday, February 20, through Saturday, February 22, 2014. Two Mustang wrestlers, Austin Shoup and Austin Keller, competed in the prestigious event, with aspirations to bring home a coveted State medal.

Two Arrested After Response to Credit Union Alarm

On Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at approximately 1:29 a.m., Morrison Police responded to an alarm at the Morrison Community Federal Credit Union, 204 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Upon arrival, Morrison Police noticed the alarms remained activated, and a forced entry was made.  It was later determined that nothing was