Mount Morris News

MOUNT MORRIS – The Rhythm Ramblers will perform 8-11 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Mount Morris Moose Lodge.

MOUNT MORRIS – Donald B. Barnhart, 71, a lifelong Mount Morris area resident, died Sunday, Nov.

" November 8, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn joined with Gold Star Families for a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Hall for the unveiling of the Portrait of a Soldier memorial exhibition.

Two area communities are inviting kids to “trick-or-trunk.” Thursday in Tampico, participants will decorate their car trunk or their truck bed, then trick-or-treaters will go from vehicle to vehicle, gathering goodies.

ROCK FALLS – Brenda Kay Moeller Bender, 56, of Rock Falls, passed away Saturday, Oct.

OREGON – Fresh-baked apple pies and hot pork sandwiches will be on the menu Sunday at the Ogle County Pilots and Rock River Flyers third annual Pork 'n' Pie Dinner and Bid 'n' Buy Auction at Ogle County Airport, on state Route 64.

Bill Burkardt, 72, has owned and operated Burkardt's LP Gas, Polo, for 27 years.

The mother of a stateline soldier who died while serving the US army in Afghanistan is honored today for her sacrifice.

DIXON – Michael Lee Scheck, 51, of Dixon, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at OSF St.

Missionaries caught in Honduran coup unrest: Eight from Mount Morris church safe, hope to return Saturday By SARAH OWEN 
sowen@svnmail.com 
815-284-2224, ext.

Amanda Rumley and Jake Wyatt of Dixon are the parents of a son born at 9:09 a.m. on June 9, 2009, at CGH Medical Center.

DEAR ABBY: My daughter, age 15, was just diagnosed with the herpes virus, and she is devastated by the news.

Flames engulf the home of Kerry Beckingham at 1823 N. Mount Morris Road. Beckingham's cat woke him early Monday and alerted him to the fire.

Polo and Mount Morris firefighters work Wednesday afternoon at the scene of a crash at Pines and Lowell Park roads, east of Polo.

As the region pauses to celebrate the nation's 233rd birthday Saturday with festivities large and small, let's not forget who makes these special events possible: volunteers.

ROCHELLE – Nothing says freedom like the roar of power boats ... well, maybe not, but it sure sounds like fun! The races on Lake Sule are guaranteed to provide excitement for the entire family.

DEAR ABBY: I am torn about what to do. My sister has five children, all under 18.

OREGON – The committee overseeing the Ogle County Courthouse renovation has given the nod to an Aurora contractor who bid $5.4 million to get the job done.

Mr. and Mrs. Marlow Drayton of 27956 1025 E St., Walnut, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at White Pines Inn Restaurant in Mount Morris on June 13.

Dear Abby: My mother is a wonderful person but is one of the world's worst cooks.