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 8, 2021, and will remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each Township be contacted regarding their […]
On Saturday, February 27, 2021, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos helped pass the latest COVID-19 relief legislation, the “American Rescue Plan.” This urgently-needed package would return children safely to the classroom, get vaccines to the people, put dollars into Illinois families’ pockets, support our small businesses, and more, to crush this virus […]
Please join The Early Years Academy for our first Parents’ Night Out event, Saturday, March 19, 2021. This evening child care opportunity is open to the public. Your children do not need to attend our center nor live in Morrison, IL, to attend this event. The cost is $45 per […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the three, pre-opening photographs. The Early Years Academy, located at 508 French Creek Road (adjacent to Climco Coils in the Morrison Industrial Park), Morrison, IL, opened on Monday, March 1, 2021. After months of planning, preparation, and pandemic delays, this new […]
On Friday, February 26, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced nine new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 4 (under 20); 1 (20s); 1 (40s); 1 (50s); 2 (70s.) We also had one recovery in Whiteside County.
The next few months of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic will rely on the Three V’s — Variants, Vigilance and Vaccines. Promising news at CGH Medical Center: we have vaccinated 1175 of our staff members since December 2020. Since we began, we have had no vaccinated employees test positive for COVID-19. […]
This editorial was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. Dear Aunt Rita, In your last letter, you said that you had worked hard to get [President Donald] Trump re-elected, because he was clearing out the corruption in Washington, D.C. I didn’t know whether I should laugh or cry. I’ve known […]
Richard L. Van Ausdoll, age 57, died at his home Monday, March 1, 2021. Richard was born on October 5, 1963, in Sterling, IL, the son of Richard D. “Pete” and Bonnie J. (Conley) Van Ausdoll. He married Teresa Mocklin on May 1, 1999, in Rock Falls, IL. Richard was […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 19, 2021.
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., in the Board Room at the Law Enforcement Center, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. To attend via Conference Call, call 617-691-8409. The Agenda follows.
Nathaniel “Nat” Voss, 48, died Monday March 1, 2021, at his home. He was born on April 15, 1972, in Australia, the son of Larry and Judy (Hoak) Voss. He was a graduate of Prophetstown High Schoo,l where he ran cross country and Track. Nat worked for many years as […]
Did Main Street smell sweeter Monday morning, February 22, 2021? Morrison, IL, took receipt of nearly 4000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies! Owner Sidonna Mahaffey offered her business, Moms On Main, 121 E. Main Street, as the 10:00 a.m. delivery site. Girl Scout Leader Hillary Blevins verified the order with […]
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) funds projects that directly benefit the Morrison, IL, community. The spring grant application deadline is Tuesday, March 30, 2021. To apply or to get more information, visit the website www.MorrisonAreaCF.org. You may also contact Chairman Joe Mills at 815-718-5933 with questions. MACF Board member Dar […]
Area adult and youth runners are invited to participate in the Inaugural John Crady 5K Memorial Race in Prophetstown, IL. The event is in memory of the late John Crady, who was an avid runner. Mark your calendar for the run, on Saturday, June 19, 2021. The children’s Fun Run […]
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting, on Monday, February 8, 2021. The Board took action on several items.