Emergency service agencies in Whiteside County will receive an aggregate of $26,081 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs, through a Federal appropriation from Congress, to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. A local volunteer board, under guidance of United Way of Whiteside County, will determine how these […]
In Whiteside County, IL, vaccinations of residents in long-term care facilities, Health Care workers, and first responders have moved quickly, since late December 2020, when the vaccine became available. This State of Illinois vaccination initiative is Phase 1A, and locally it is near completion. Phase 1B will expand vaccinations to […]
Placings of Morrison High School students on the 1st Semester 2020-2021 Honor Roll are listed below.
The University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce our newest Master Gardener Interns for Whiteside County. LuAnn Meyer, below left, and Paula Reid graduated from the Master Gardener program on Thursday, November 19, 2020.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. On Thursday, January 14, 2021, the City of Morrison held a Special Council Meeting, at 6:00 p.m. The location was the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 8, 2021.
Brennon Cavanagh, a Senior at West Carroll High School in Savanna, IL, has been awarded top honors in the Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Auditions. Cavanagh won the auditions with a performance of the “Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra” by American composer Robert Ward.
Dr. Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. submitted this essay. We have seen the shocking results of having a President continually lie to us and anyone else who would listen. Additionally, there is a whole group who call themselves journalists, newscasters, news analysts, talk radio show hosts, and commentators who constitute […]
On Friday, January 15, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 27 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County: 2 (under 20); 4 (20s); 6 (30s); 2 (40s); 6 (50s); 4 (60s); 3 (70s). We also have 12 recoveries.
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee […]
Whiteside County Community Health Clinic (WCCHC) and Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) will offer free, no-appointment-necessary, rapid antigen testing every Friday in January, at their drive-through, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The location is 1300 W. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL. Tests will be given while supplies last, as an […]
If a local Girl Scout has not given you the opportunity to order delicious Girl Scout cookies yet, be not dismayed. Place your order through Saturday, January 30, 2021. Order as many as you desire. The cookies freeze well and always make a welcome gift. Your favorite cookies are shown […]
George F. Burks, Jr., 41, of Sterling, IL, died, January 14, 2021, at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL. George was born, August 6, 1979, in Sterling, the son of George F. and Angela (Griffith) Burks. He was a die-hard Chicago Cubs Fan and pool player. George was a […]
A coalition representing Illinois Law Enforcement leadership and rank-and-file Officers has issued a statement, regarding the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice legislation that passed the Illinois General Assembly, during the Lame Duck Session. We are extremely disappointed and saddened in the process, the lack of discussion with members of the […]
By Monday, January 11, 2021, the anticipated novel corona virus vaccination of residents and staff of three, Morrison, IL, long-term care facilities was accomplished. This occurred less than a month after the first vaccinations against COVID-19 were administered in the United States! Everyone, if they chose to, could receive their […]