Jesse Roy Jones, 22, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Jesse was born August 30, 1991, in Prophetstown, IL, the son of Bruce A. and Rebecca J. (Arnold) Jones. Jesse enjoyed a diverse and hands-on learning experience through his parents’ North Farm Home School, from which he graduated
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White presented Mike Ditka with a personalized Chicago Bears Presentation License Plate, honoring his legacy as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears football team. The Chicago Bears organization will retire Ditka’s number, 89, during half-time at the evening game agains the Dalla cowboys
12-08-13 at 10:23 p.m. Erin E. Roggy, age 19 of Morrison, IL, was arrested in Sterling, IL, following a traffic stop. She was charged with Driving While License Suspended, Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Expired Registration Sticker. She was released on bond. Sterling Police and Slim-n-Hank’s Towing assisted on
Lynnette Forth submitted the following report. Morrison City Council members met in the Whiteside County Board Room on Monday, November 25, 2013. Aldermen Leo Sullivan and Scott Connelly were absent. Resident Mark Zinnen addressed the Council during Public Comment, in regard to the issue of not having enough No Parking
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 22, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-22-13 Charles M. Johnson 61 Elmhurst, IL Speeding, No Valid Registration, & Operating Uninsured Vehicle 11-24-13 Tabetha
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 15, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-13-13 Andrew E. Irish 29 Burlington, IA Ordinance – Parking – Central Business District – 2:30-6:00
Marian Rose, 94, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton, IL, died Monday, December 9, 2013, at the nursing home. Marian was born on April 7, 1919, in Fulton, to John and Tessie (Norman) Zeeryp. She was educated at the Stone Street School in rural Whiteside County and the Fulton
From 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013, there will be no parking spots available on Downtown Main Street, Morrison, IL. On this one day, adjust your Main Street shopping to either side of those times, to avoid the Christmas Parade. Also, only the 40 parade entries will
Donald Hamstra, 93, of Resthave Nursing & Retirement Home, Morrison, IL, died Friday, December 6, 2013, at the home. Don was born August 19, 1920, in Morrison, to Dewey and Johanna (Bielema) Hamstra. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools. He married Clara Medema on February 20,
The 2013-2014 Wrestling Season has started with a bang for the Morrison Mustangs. In years past the Mustangs have never been short on talent but have been small in numbers. Low numbers in sport that needs the work of: not 5 (basketball), not 9 (baseball), not 11 (football), but 14
On Thursday, December 5, 2013, Morrison High School Varsity wrestlers defeated both opponents in a dual meet: Princeton and Erie/Prophetstown, IL, teams. MORRISON MUSTANGS VERSUS PRINCETON 106 JOE EADS (MORRIS–F–2-0–WOODS (PRI) 113 ANTHONY MCCARTNEY (MORRIS)–FF–0-0–FFT (PRI) 120 MARCELLA (PRI)–D–5-7–CODY VANDERLAAN (MORRIS) 126 ETHAN FISCHBACH (MORRIS)–F–5-1–WEBSTER (PRI) 132 WETCHEL (PRI)–D–2-9–DYLAN KELLER
On Thursday, December 5, 2013, Morrison High School Varstity Wrestlers defeated both opponents in a dual meet: Princeton, and Erie/Prophestown, IL, teams. Coach Tony Wright submitted these results.
On Tuesday, December 10, 2013, Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of November 5, 2013, minutes New Business Recommendation of Replacement Consultant
On Monday, December 9, 2013, 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 Board and Commission Reports lanning/Zoning Commission Reports of City Officers
Courtesy of Dr. David C. Jennings, there are now 19 available parking spaces in the municipal parking lot on E. Market Street. One space is for handicap accessibility. The City of Morrison Public Services staff placed bags over Dr. Jennings’ signs, so the public would know they are available, If