The outward appearance of a downtown business has become more attractive to the eye, due to a fresh color palette. The building is rented to Evan Ernst and houses his Refuse To Quit Fitness Center, 222 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The property is owned by Kyle Huebner of […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes The Dotsons to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert […]
De Immigrant volunteer Millers will host a program at the Windmill Cultural Center, Monday, July 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The building, which is disability accessible, is across the street from the authentic Dutch windmill, at 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL. The free program is open to the public. […]
On Monday, July 8, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications received a 911 call, reporting a two-vehicle crash on Freeport Road, at the intersection of Penrose Road, rural Sterling, IL. Initial investigation, by responding Deputies and the Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit, determined 59-year-old Laura […]
On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 9:56 p.m., a Whiteside County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Freeport Road, N. Lynn Boulevard, in rural Sterling, IL, for speeding. The driver, Nathan Baldwin, age 22, of Sterling, was arrested for Possession of Adult Use Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle, a […]
On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:13 p.m., a Whiteside County Deputy conducted a field ID on a suspicious person in the 400 block of 2nd Avenue East, in Lyndon, IL. While the Deputy was speaking with the suspect, Ryan E. Poulter, age 38, of Lyndon, Poulter drew a […]
On Friday, July 5, 2024, at approximately 7:27 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to the boat launch in the 22000 block of Moline Road, in rural Sterling, IL. Initial information provided to Whiteside County Dispatchers was that a vehicle had gone into the river with a child inside. […]
Online entries are now being accepted for the 153rd Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 13, through Saturday, August 17, 2024. The Whiteside County Fair no longer publishes Premium Books, but the pages are available online at www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Look for the “Entries/Premiums” at the top, right corner […]
John E. Gaffey, age 97, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, July 5, 2024, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. John was born September 28, 1926, in Sterling, IL, the son of John and Frances Gaffey. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII and later […]
Morrison, IL, resident Lynn Knox lost her 3×4″ handmade, olive green, fold-over card holder, about 12:45 p.m., on Saturday, July 6, 2024. She used its contents to make one purchase at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street. The contents include her *Illinois Driver’s License *Odell Public Library card *Verizon […]
Area adults are encouraged to register for an upcoming “Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.” All those who support youth (as parents, teachers, coaches, or volunteers) are invited to learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in youth. Register by Thursday, July 18, 2024. […]
Editor’s note: Listed below are three years of speakers and topics covered at The Whiteside Forum events. The Whiteside Forum will host an open meeting/business meeting/powwow/brainstorming session, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library. The library is located at 307 […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 28, 2024. Arrests: On Saturday, June 22, 2024, Morrison Police Department responded to the 300 Block of S. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, for a report of a hit-and-run accident. After an investigation and assistance from the public, Morrison Police […]
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Morrison Historical Society, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, hosts Officers of the Lincoln Highway Association, Headquartered in Franklin Grove, IL. Kay Kozak is a National LHA Director-at-Large. Just reelected LHA President for his 14th year is Ed Kozak. Their PowerPoint slide program will detail […]
Douglas H. McCulloh, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Doug was born May 4, 1941, in Sterling, IL, to Forrest Scott and Lillian (Smith) McCulloh. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of […]