Whiteside County Highway Department announces the closure of Stropes Road to all traffic, effective Monday, July 6, 2020, until further notice The project is estimated to take two months to complete. Stropes Road is approximately 1/2 mile west of Meredosia Road. The work site is located eight miles south of […]
Dear Editor:I am a concerned citizen, and I hope that everyone will take a minute to consider my thoughts. As a society, we pay incredible sums of money to fund organizations of highly qualified Doctors, health care professionals, analysts, researchers, etc. at the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for […]
On 6/28/20 at 7:12 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of Freeport Road at Fulfs Road for a two-vehicle traffic crash. Upon further investigation, a Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Samantha Grinnell, age 21 of Freeport, IL, was traveling northbound on Freeport Road in rural Sterling, IL. The […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Higher Power to our outdoor stage on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Come join us for an evening of music and ministry. Sit in your car, or bring a lawn chair. A free-will offering will be taken.
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 6-23-20 at 10:24 p.m. Slade C. Jacob, age 21 of LaSalle, IL, was stopped for speeding on U. S. Route 30 east of Morrison, IL. Jacob was cited for Speeding 66/55 MPH and Unlawful Possession of […]
Edith M. Weimer, 90, of Erie, IL, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home. Edith was born November 26, 1929 in Fenton, IL, the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Funderburgh) Blasdell. She married Glen Weimer on December 6, 1947. Edith worked multiple jobs, including Ida’s Café and Russ’s Café, […]
“The finest gesture one can make is to save life by donating blood.” Mark your calendar and help us honor the life of our dear Jen Banks, by participating in the “Fifth Annual Jen Banks Memorial Blood Drive” and pay forward the gift of life. This gesture will take you […]
On Thursday, June 25, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement. It was in response to the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) report that 1.1 million dead people received COVID-19-related, economic impact payments, totaling nearly $1.4 billion. The report comes after Congresswoman Bustos led a letter with Senators Tom Carper […]
On Thursday, June 25, 2020, Illinois Department of Health launched “County Level COVID-19 Risk Metrics” on their website, to give local officials and communities another tool to assist with decision making. Included are the following topics. The State of Illinois released a list of frequently asked questions about the data […]
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than […]
Dr. David Yeager, Podiatric Surgeon, has provided complimentary foot care to children for the past 14 years, through the Illinois Elks Children’s Care program. Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation provides services, treatments, and equipment, to ease a child’s daily burden in coping with a physical problem. Many cases are very […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 12, 2020. Arrests: On Saturday, June 20, 2020, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Joseph A. Veselko, age 36 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging […]
Lois Boucher, 84, of Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at the Nursing Home. Lois was born August 9, 1935, in Rock Falls, IL, to William and Ella Mae (Crotts) Boucher. She was educated in the Rock Falls […]
The Saturday, 4th of July, 2020, weekend is just around the corner. If you are heading to the Mississippi River for a boating or camping trip, there are things to know before you go! While most of our Refuge land and water is open for public enjoyment, offices and Visitor […]
On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2020, 20 members of Morrison Rotary Club, spouses, and Stan Steines’s daughters serenaded Dr. Richard Vandermyde on his 90th birthday. The party goers met in Dr. Vandermyde’s drivway. He commented that Father’s Day was especially exciting for him, since he had his four sons […]