Stephanie Vavra wrote the article. After two rainy, outdoor attempts, on Monday, September 30, 2019, Paula Rodriguez stated, “Round three of the pancake breakfast will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.” A successful fundraiser was held inside on Sunday, October 6, at the City of Morrison Community Room, in
Rotary Club of Morrison, IL, will mark historic progress toward a polio-free world, while urging the community to help end this paralyzing disease. Members will take action on World Polio Day, Thursday, October 24, 2019, to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio. This vaccine-preventable disease still threatens children
Mick Welding submitted this article; the photo was taken by Stephanie Vavra. On November 9 the Morrison Community Hospital Foundation will be hosting their 11th Annual Gala at the Vista Grande in Clinton, beginning at 5:00. This year we will be offering a buffet dinner plus musical entertainment by the
On Sunday, October 6, 2019, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker stated, “It is with much sadness I am sending out this news release.” On Saturday October 5, 2019, at 10:25 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to north Illinois Route 40 near Ridge Road, in rural Sterling, IL, for a traffic
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 27, 2019. Arrests: On Monday, September 30, 2019, at approximately 4:26 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 115 W. High Street. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 11, 2019. Arrests: On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Brian L. Dunn, age 36 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to two Arrest Warrants issued by Whiteside County, charging
Morrison High School recently announced the 2019 Homecoming Court. Pictured left-to-right are Freshmen, Natalie Williams and Daniel Mouw; Sophomores, Laney Edgeton and Jakob Dykema; Juniors, Jaicee Schmidt and Tyler Haan; Seniors, Shanna Hudson, Nick Allen, Erin Nichols, Keegan Anderson, Emma Peppers, Ryan Kennedy, Jade Stock, Nathen Mickley, Taylor Stratton, and
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker reported that Deputies patrolled a total of 21,779 miles for the month of September 2019. Following are statistics for the month. Written warnings issued, 164 Traffic tickets issued, 78 DUI, 1 Controlled substance arrests, 3 Speeding tickets, 40 Traffic crashes handled, 21 Warrant arrests, 5.
Morrison Community High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50th Reunion, on Friday, October 4, 2019, with a series of celebratory activities. We begin with an entry in the 3:00 p.m. Homecoming Parade on Main Street, Morrison, IL. Some 40 of us will ride a float with the theme
Stephanie Vavra wrote this updated article. Editor’s note: On Monday, September 30, 2019, Paula Rodriguez stated, “Round three of the pancake breakfast will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.” On Sunday, October 6, 2019, join Morrison High School Cheerleaders for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, at the City of
In July 2019, the Morrison Police Department received a grant award in the amount of $7500 to purchase a Speed & Variable Message Trailer. The grant award is through the Powering Safe Communities Program, funded by ComEd and administered by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. The trailer will assist the Police
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 20, 2019. Arrests: On Sunday, September 22, 2019, at approximately 1:57 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Adam H. Norman, age 36 of Fulton, IL. The traffic
On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement. It was issued after the House of Representatives passed a resolution calling on the Administration to cease any action to withhold a whistleblower complaint, made to the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, and to cease actions to
On Friday, September 20, 2019, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’s request, for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Illinois. This triggers the release of Federal funds to communities impacted by severe storms and flooding, between Sunday, February 24, and Tuesday, July 3, 2019.
Quilting by the River 2019 Quilt Show will be held Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. 9th Street, Fulton, IL. River Cities Quilt Guild will display quilts of all sizes, as well as Quilts of Valor® and a raffle quilt, “Storm at