Relay For Life Kick-Off for Whiteside County will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Arthur’s Garden Deli in Sterling, IL. Planning Committee members will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to answer questions, distribute information, and to assist in registration of teams, participants, and survivors. Arthur’s […]
Dear Editor: The 27th Festival of Trees was a success because of the contributions given by the generosity of the communities served by Hospice of the Rock River Valley. HRRV says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors, and the general public for the generous amount […]
The Whiteside Forum continues its environmental theme and will host Guest Speaker Dr. Michael Reisner, from Augustana College, in Rock Island, IL, on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Join us in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Reisner […]
The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant windmill in Fulton, IL, will host their monthly program on Monday, February 27, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 – 10th Avenue in downtown Fulton, across from the authentic Dutch windmill. These programs are supported by […]
The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of the season. The February 15, 2017, Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center will teach guests about maple syrup. The public is invited to gather at 9:00 a.m. for […]
Secretary of State Jesse White initiated 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. The legislation was introduced by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) and State Representative Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park.) […]
Editor’s note: Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant John Booker submitted this photograph of Chad C. Schipper, age 40 years of Geneseo, IL. Schipper is charged with kidnapping an Erie, IL, couple on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. “Schipper is currently still in a hospital being treated for no-life threatening injuries. The […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 3, 2017. Arrests: On Friday, February 3, 2017, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to the Morrison High School regarding a fight. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police issued City Ordinance […]
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways. These postings will go into effect on Monday, February 13, 2017, and will remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their […]
Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2016 President’s List. Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Only Illinois students are included here. CHADWICK: Ashlyn Shores FULTON: Troy Barnes; Brooke Smith; Jaclyn Toureene; Tabatha Walters; Velaye Weinert HANOVER: Patrick Middendorf MORRISON: Rachel […]
This arrest is merely a charge, and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Editor’s note: Seventeen Law Enforcement Agencies were involved in this case: Federal Bureau of Investigation; Whiteside County SWAT Team; Sheriff’s Offices of Henry, Lee, Rock Island, and Whiteside County; Illinois State Police; Police Departments in Albany, […]
Editor’s note: At 10:15 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Sergeant Kris Schmidt submitted the following “immediate release” for publication. At 1:25 p.m., on Thursday, February 9, Lieutenant John Booker submitted notice that a suspect had been apprehended. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an investigation of a possible […]
Singers from the community’s churches are rehearsing for the first “Morrison Sings” concert on Sunday, February 19, 2017, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the United Methodist Church, 200 West Lincolnway, Morrison. There is no admission charge; however, donations will be gladly accepted for the Morrison Food Pantry. Nearly ten years […]
For making a positive impact on the college, Jann Alcantara, East Moline, IL, has been named February 2017 Student of the Month at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Alcantara, a second-year student in Morrison Tech’s Mechanical program, is the daughter of Marivic and Jody Pace, East […]
Clinton Community College will host Iowa’s Poet Laureate Mary Swander on Thursday, February 23, 2017, as part of the CCC Library Grand Opening activities, welcoming the community to the renovated library. The event will be held at 11:45 a.m., in the CCC Auditorium, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA. The public […]