The University of Illinois Extension, Whiteside County 4-H Program named their March 4-Her of the Month. Mitchell Clodfelter is a nine year, 4-Her and is a member of the Genesee Hillbillies 4-H Club in Sterling, IL. Mitch regularly attends monthly club meetings and is the President of his 4-H Club […]
Lola Jean Behrens, age 88 of rural Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was born on June 9, 1928, in Sterling, the daughter of Lawrence and Erma (Watson) Dirks. She married Donald H. Behrens on October 22, 1950; he preceded her in death on March 19, 2006. Lola […]
Barry Dykhuizen has earned a prestigious milestone in his professional career. He completed criteria and testing established by International Local Government Management Organization, of Washington, D. C. Dykhuizen, City Administrator of Morrison, IL, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association ICMA.) He joins over 1400 […]
Monday, March 27, 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 Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Park & Recreation Advisory Board Reports […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 10, 2017. Arrests: On Friday, March 10, 2017, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Marc K. Miller, age 36 of Dixon, IL, on W. Lincolnway […]
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she s presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3-15-17 at 5:07 p.m. Estaban A. Ramos, age 32 of Rock Falls, IL, was stopped for speeding on U. S. Route 30, east of Blue Goose Road. He was cited for Speeding 74/55 MPH and Operating […]
The City of Morrison is accepting applications for Full-Time Laborer in the Public Works Department. Applications can be picked-up at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position requires an energetic and enthusiastic individual, who interacts well with people. […]
CGH Helping Hands Daycare would like to announce that it has achieved the ExceleRate Illinois Silver Circle of Quality Designation Award. The center was recognized for its continuous quality commitment to children in Sterling, and Rock Falls, IL, and the surrounding communities. ExceleRate Illinois is a comprehensive system that includes […]
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, to celebrate joining the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce (SVACC.) Resthave is pleased to be able to be a member of three area Chambers. Resthave also belongs to the Morrison and Fulton Chambers. Pictured left-to-right […]
The movie “Seabiscuit,” adapted from Laura Hilenbrand’s best-selling book, will be shown at Odell Public Library on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The location is 307 S. Market Street, Morrison, IL. “Seabiscuit” tells the story of a small horse who did not have much going for himself […]
Kayla Saville was named First Team All State for her achievement in Scholastic Bowl. She was selected by the coaches in her Sectional to be a Top-Six Player of the 32 teams in our Northwest Sectional. Because she placed in that group, her stats were sent to a committee of […]
Fenton United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. This drive is open to the public and will be held at 10019 Main Street, Fenton, IL. Appointments are appreciated; walk-in donors will be welcome. To donate, please contact Judy […]
This editorial was written by Michael Reagan. Ratholes. Both parties in Washington can’t stop going down their favorite rathole. And the rest of us poor civilians from coast-to-coast and in-between have to watch–and suffer. The entire Country has been poisoned by the constant “I hate you more than you hate […]
WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE 400 N CHERRY ST MORRISON, IL 815-772-4044 CHARGES LISTED BELOW ARE ACCUSATIONS AND ALL DEFENDANTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY 03-19-17 2:27 a.m. 2800 block of Walnut Street in Rock Falls, Deputies arrested Timothy P. Valdivia 23 of Rock Falls, on one outstanding […]
Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes House Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the […]