Fulton Class of 1959 Brunch

The Fulton High School Class of 1959 will meet at Rastrelli’s for a brunch get together at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October, 27, 2013. Please call Barbara Mask at 815-589-3809 or email barbmask@mchsi.com for reservations.  We look forward to seeing everyone as plans are made for next year’s 55th Class

Brunch: Fulton Class of 1959

The Fulton High School Class of 1959 will meet at Rastrelli’s Restaurant, 238 Main Avenue, Clinton, IA, for a brunch get together at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October, 27, 2013. Please call Barbara Mask at 815-589-3809 or email barbmask@mchsi.com for reservations.  We look forward to seeing everyone as plans are

Raymond L. Popkin (1933 – 2013)

Raymond L. Popkin, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Rochelle Gardens. Raymond was born October 23, 1933, in Morrison, the son of John and Louise (Rosenow) Popkin.  He served in the Army and worked at Vock Distributing for 25 years.  He was a member of St.

Emily G. Jevne (1922 – 2013)

Emily G. Jevne, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, October 12, 2013, at her home. Emily was born April 1, 1922, in Chicago, IL, to Charles O. and Albertina M. (DeMilliano) Bockhaut. She was educated in the Hawthorn Grade School and was a graduate of Lakeview High School both in

Paul Hartman (2013)

Paul Hartman, 82, of Morrison, IL, died October 11, 2013, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. FUNERAL SERVICE:  10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at Morrison United Methodist Church, Morrison, IL OFFICIATING:  Rev. Ryan Sutton VISITATION:  4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes

Paul E. Hartman (1931 – 2013)

Paul E. Hartman, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, October 11, 2013, at Morrison Community Hospital. Paul was born May 15, 1931, in Thomson, IL, the son of George H. and Helen (Tripp) Hartman. He married Betty J. Haan on August 22, 1954, in Milledgeville, IL. She preceded him in

CGH Mourns Dr. Joseph Gaziano

Dr. Joseph Gaziano, FACG, CGH Medical Center gastroenterologist, board member, and former Sterling-Rock Falls Clinic President, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013, at the age of 60 following a battle with cancer. “A highly respected doctor among his health care colleagues and patients, Dr. Gaziano advanced the practice of quality

Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural in Sterling

The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition is proud to announce that the City of Sterling, IL, received the 34th mural in their series of Interpretive Murals. The latest mural was installed Thursday, October 10, 2013, on the Grummert’s Hardware building located at 424 Locust Street, Sterling. This collection of large-scale works

October 10 Sheriff’s Report

On October 10, 2013, at 12:42 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jennifer K. Danreiter, 27, of Rock Falls, IL, on a body attachment warrant in the 500 block of Heinze Deive, Rock Falls. Danreiter posted bond and was released pending a further court date. On October 10, 2013, at

Robert A. White (1938 – 2013)

Robert “Bob” A. White, 75, of Geneseo, IL, formerly of Erie, IL, died Thursday, October 10, 2013, at Hammond-Henry Long Term Care, Geneseo, IL. Robert White was born April 29, 1938, in Calhoun County, Alabama, the son of Claude and Hortense White. He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1956.

Myra E. Ottens (1928 – 2013)

Myra E. Ottens, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, October, 10, 2013, at her home. Myra was born February 2, 1928, in Mt. Carroll, IL, to Alvin and Eva (Durham) Schaut. She was educated in the Mt. Carroll Grade Schools and was a graduate of Mt. Carroll High School. She

National 4-H Week and Fall Fest

Across the United States of America this month, National 4-H Week is celebrated Sunday, October 6, through Saturday, October 12, 2013.  This year’s theme is “Join the Revolution of Responsibility.” “4-H youth development provides the opportunity for youth to feel a sense of belonging, develop independence, practice generosity, and experience

Parking Lot Remodel Begins

An adage states, “Good things come to those who wait.”  However, waiting for something good can be challenging, even for adults.  Today, Wednesday, October 9, 2013, a long-anticipated beautification project, at the intersection of W. Market and Orange Streets, finally began.  We must wait 60 days to see the complete

Judge Expands Boy-16’s Monitoring

On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, in Courtroom 108 of the Sterling, IL, branch of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Associate Judge William McNeal continued the Pretrial Conference proceedings from Tuesday, September 10, for half-brothers charged with starting a Main Street fire on Monday, July 15, in Prophetstown, IL.  His Honor began

Morrison Juveniles Appear in Court

On Thursday, July 18, 2013, two juveniles were taken into custody by Morrison Police, for trespassing inside Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Boy-16 of Morrison and Boy-15 of Erie, IL, were released to their parents/guardians at the time.  They met again on Tuesday, October 8, at 9:00