The Destroyer named Harvey devastated South Texas and its coastal inhabitants. First came “Tropical Storm Harvey,” a Category 4 hurricane, with ruinous winds and flooding. “Hurricane Harvey” followed, dropping a foot of rain overnight, from Galveston to Beaumont. It is not expected to relent until the sixth day, Wednesday afternoon, […]
An exhibit featuring the works of Clinton Community College Graphic Design students is in place, at the new Art Gallery, located in the renovated Library. The exhibit will run through Thursday, September 7, 2017. The Opening Reception will be held Thursday, August 31, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The CCC […]
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 8-21-17 at 5:50 a.m. Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on U. S. Route 30 near IFH, Rock Falls, IL. The driver, Kenneth R. Thrower, age 49 of Rock Falls, lost control of his […]
The public is invited to learn about the Maximum Farming System, on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 16640 Sand Road, Fulton, IL, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dinner is provided. Call Doug Holesinger at 563-559-0248 to reserve a place. Ag Spectrum has invested in research and studied the science of […]
The Early American Crafters would like to inform people that Heritage Canyon will be open for the Fall Festival, on Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., as planned. Because of the flooding on Friday, July 21, the park has been closed. However, […]
The Labor Day weekend signifies the end of the summer and the last chance for people to get out and enjoy the warm weather. The holiday weekend is one the busiest driving periods, and millions of motorists are expected to hit the roadways Nationwide. Illinois State Police (ISP) District 1 […]
Editor’s note: Brian Witt, Legal Associate at Russell Holesinger Law Offices, will contribute articles on general legal topics, at the end of each month. He will address Probate in September and Wills in October 2017. First, what is estate planning? Many people think estate planning is simply making a plan, […]
Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance stated, “The construction company hired by the District to complete the HVAC work at the High School and Southside is currently involved in a labor dispute with a local union. If you drive by the High School today, Monday, August 28, 2017, you will see […]
The Clinton Community College Nursing Club will hold a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2900 S. 25th Street, in Clinton, IA, on Friday, September 1, 2017. Throughout the day, eat wings or your favorites from the BWW menu, and help raise funds for the CCC Nursing Club. Funds are used to […]
Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Summer 2017 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars. President’s List students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Fulton: Elizabeth Leonard and Melinda Subo. Deans’ List students must earn a minimum of six […]
Editor’s note: Brian Witt will contribute general legal information at the end of each month. The first, Estate Planning, is running now. He will address Probate in September and Wills in October. Find Witt’s articles on Page Two. Brian Witt, 29 of Morrison, IL, is pleased to have joined his […]
The Monday, August 28, 2017, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Reports of City Officers and Department Heads Consent Agenda – For Action […]
The Morrison High School Fillies lost their first two games. Click here to see the statistics for the Thursday, August 24, 2017, home contest against Orion. The report states the first game, at Annawan, was a Morrison defeat of 19-to-25. Their next game is at home against Prophetstown, beginning at […]
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey also submitted the photos. The first game of a season always has the unknown awaiting the coaching staff. The previous weeks of practice expose certain individual talents, but the real evaluation is determined by how they perform in an actual game. The Morrison Fresh-Soph suited ten […]
A new feature of the 147th Whiteside County Fair focused attention on area Fire Departments. Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi described firefighters as “true heroes.” There was a “Department of the Day,” with activities planned to inform and entertain the public, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Departments are based in […]