Morrison Girl Scout Troop 1504 will host a Girl Scout Cookie booth for the public, on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Embraced, located at 104 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. This is the former Quinn’s Jewelry store. Eight cookie varieties will be available (while
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 14, 2020. Arrests: On Sunday, February 23, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Archildress R. Byrd, age 30 of Chicago, IL, for a
The Savanna Historical Society will present “The Journey to Mollie’s War: WACS and WWII” at Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. The program begins at 2:00 p.m. A presentation by Cyndee Schaffer draws on letters from her mother, Mollie Weinstein Schaffer,
“City-Wide Leaf Burning Ban” appeared on the City of Morrison[, IL,] Council Meeting agenda Monday, December 9, 2019, as another item “for Consideration, Discussion, and Information.” It continued as an “Item for Discussion, Consideration, and Information” on January 13 and 27, and February 10, 2020. A sample Burning Ordinance was
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways. These postings will go into effect on Monday, March 2, 2020, and will remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each Township be contacted regarding their
Begin your morning of Thursday, February 20, 2020, with a sociable visit to The Loft of Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, during the monthly “Third Thursday.” The free event is from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery opens to the public. These convivial gatherings allow men and
Combine your love of spaghetti and meatballs with support of Boy Scouting, on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Boy Scout Troop #51 will host their Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser, at Naaman Diehl Hall, in Mount Carroll, IL. The menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread, pudding, and a drink for $10.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 7, 2020. Arrests: On Saturday, February 8, 2020, at approximately 9:19 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Morgan A. Spangler, age 30 of Morrison, IL, for a
On Wednesday, February 9, 2020, around 7:15 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Dixon Avenue at Holland Creek, Rock Falls, IL, for a vehicle submerged in the Howland Creek. Deputies arrived on scene and were able to determine a passenger vehicle was traveling eastbound on Dixon Avenue, when
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 31, 2020. Arrests: On Thursday, January 30, 2020, at approximately 8:29 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Ricardo A. Diaz, age 29 of Morrison, IL. Upon making
Knights of Columbus State Winter Games competitions took place from Tuesday, February 4, through Thursday, February 6, 2020. Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games is hosted at Chestnut Mountain, 8700 W. Chestnut Mountain Road, Galena, IL. Winter Games is one of 11 State sports competitions. It is the culminating competition for
Rock River Hospice & Home will be hosting a Memorial Garden Dedication Ceremony and Open House for the public, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Following the ceremony, tours of the hospice home will be available, and refreshments will be served. Rock River Hospice & Home (RRHH) is
On Saturday, February 1, 2020, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s office was contacted in reference to a drive-by shooting, which had occurred on Saturday, January 25. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Jonathan P. Wiersema, 19, of Morrison, IL, was driving a vehicle and
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 24, 2020.
The Whiteside County Airport has completed a concrete sidewalk project for the main entrance of the terminal building. The project had been delayed several times due to airport events, contractor availability, and, most notably, this year’s weather. Airport Board President Drew Wilkens stated that Airport Manager Darin Heffelfinger has been