Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, will have a Talent Night on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. After a last-minute, entertainment cancellation, we put together some awesome local talent that you will definitely enjoy! Come join us for an evening of music and ministry. […]
On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the Whiteside County Health Department advised there was an inmate who tested positive for COVID-19. The situation surrounding the inmate who tested positive is the following. Our Whiteside County inmate has been in the care and custody of Whiteside County Jail since Thursday, March 12. […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos issued the following statement, on Friday, July 24, 2020, in response to President Donald Trump’s comment Thursday, that the phase one China trade deal now “means much less.” In response to a question during a press briefing President Trump stated, “Speaking about China, the trade deal means […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 17, 2020. Arrests: On Sunday, July 19, 2020, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Tyler J. Merema, age 35 of Rock Falls, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, […]
City of Morrison, IL, hydrant flushing will be conducted the week of Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, 2020. Flushing helps maintain water quality and ensures hydrants are in good working condition for fire protection. Customers could experience low water pressure and/or rusty water. Customers are urged to let […]
With coronavirus a continuing concern as the General Election approaches, Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson encourages voters to consider voting by mail. It is a safe, secure, and convenient option to in-person voting. The Illinois General Assembly this year passed an election bill. It requires County Clerks to send Vote […]
On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at approximately 4:21 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call from Union Pacific Railway, of an incident involving a pedestrian and their train, in an area just east of the Jackson Street railroad crossing in Morrison. A Union Pacific Railway train was […]
Eternal Indian, sometimes called the Black Hawk Statue, is a 48-foot monolith, located in Lowden State Park. Sculptured by Lorado Taft and dedicated in 1911, the concrete statue rises over the Rock River, on a 77-foot bluff overlooking the city of Oregon, IL. It is visible to drivers along IL […]
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for Driver’s Licenses/ID cards, and license plate stickers have been extended until Sunday, November 1, 2020. This new extension includes those who have July, August, and September expiration dates. Go to www.cyberdriveillinois.com to access the preregistration application for Driver’s Licenses […]
On Wednesday, June 22, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced ten new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these four cases are (6) under 20; (2) 20s; (1) 40s; (1) 80s. The State of Illinois announced 1598 new cases and 23 additional deaths. Total Positive cases in Whiteside […]
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced ten new cases of COVID-19 were identified in Whiteside County. This ties the previous highest announcement of ten cases on April 25. As we continue in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, COVID-19 is still in our community. Stopping […]
Editor’s note: Changes to the tour are indicated in yellow highlighting, as of Monday, July 27, 2020. Past Whiteside County Fairs were preceded on Monday by a cross-County, communal, tractor drive. To protect Fair staff, vendors, volunteers, and visitors from contracting the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Fair Board canceled the August […]
In order to ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, and staff Morrison Community Hospital has added a Mobile Screening Office. It is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Located in the back of the facility, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, the mobile unit will […]
On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at approximately 4:21 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call from Union Pacific Railway, of an incident involving a pedestrian and their train, in an area just east of the Jackson Street railroad crossing in Morrison. A Union Pacific Railway train was […]
Ruth C. Wilkens, 89, of Brookfield, WI, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at her home in Brookfield. Ruth was born June 5, 1931, in Morrison, IL, to Ren and Cornelia (Tegeler) Ottens. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate […]