Stephen B. Nicewanner, 46, of Rock Falls, IL, died Monday, August 12, 2013, at Genesis Health System in Davenport, IA. Stephen was born September 15, 1966, in Geneseo, IL, the son of Glenn and Donna (Ressen) Nicewanner. He worked at Self Help Enterprises. Survivors include his mother, Donna Nicewanner of
Remember the excitement of gazing across the night sky, following the glittery trajectory of a shooting star? Did you make a wish before it burned out of existence? Want to see one meteor streak per minute? Prepare to view hundreds of them over the next four days during the Perseid
Morrison Historical Society invites the public to step back in time for a few hours, on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Join the Board of Trustees and your friends for an old-fashioned ice cream social and display of antique cars. Members of Double-I Antique Auto Club will display vehicles from 3:00
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The Fenton Farm Festival is Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Bike Barn, 13524 Black Road, Morrison, IL. There is a cash donation at the gate and a full concession stand on the grounds. Proceeds will go to local Food Pantries. To bring “your
Grace E. Langan, 69, formerly of Hillsdale, IL, died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at St. Anthony’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rock Island, IL, where she had been a resident. The former Grace Elizabeth Toppert was born May 17, 1944, in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of Earl H. and Mabel
Thousands of patients depend on the “Be The Match Registry” to find a donor who can give them a second chance at life. You may hold that power. Take the first step. Join the University of Iowa Marrow Donor Program. To join the registry, you only need to be between
Earlier this morning, Friday, August 9, 2013, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Morrison Police responded to Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, for a Robbery in progress. Morrison Police responded immediately, but the suspect had left. During the investigation, Morrison Police learned that a single, male suspect entered Casey’s
Evelyn C. Irion, 101, died Friday, August 9, 2013, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Evelyn was born January 14, 1912, in Ustick Township, IL, to Albert D. and Etta C. (Body) Matthew. She was educated in the Spring Valley School of rural Whiteside County and attended Morrison High
Chamber of Commerce Administrator Corinne Bender compiled the following mostly-in-Morrison, IL, information. The Magic Owl Children’s Theatre at Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) presents an hour-long version of “Seussical,” a musical based on the books of Dr. Seuss, Friday, August 9, and Saturday, August 10, at 11:00 a.m. TLP is located
It’s a fairly brief ceremony, but Whiteside County Fair Board of Directors President Paul Vock considers it one of the most important events of each year’s Fair. This is the “Friend of the Fair” presentation, scheduled for Thursday, August 15, 2013, around 6:30 p.m., before Cal Stage Band starts at
On Monday, August 12, 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 Planning/Zoning Commission Historic Preservation Commission Reports
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, August 2, 2013. The following Arrests are reported. On Sunday, August 4, 2013, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Morrison Police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver leaving a campground near Lyndon, IL. The complainant
On Thursday, August 8, 2013, at approximately 5:46 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle traffic accident on Star Road west of IL Route 40. The driver of the vehicle was taken to CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL, for treatment of injuries. The name of the driver