Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 02/13/14 at 9:50 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Jackie G. Ferguson, 36, of Tampico, IL, on a Whiteside County warrant for Armed Robbery/Armed with Firearm. Ferguson was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, where he […]
The City of Morrison, IL, is selling a surplus vehicle online through eBay Motors. Interested bidders must go to www.ebaymotors.com, search, and bid accordingly. Bidding expires on Saturday, February 21, 2014. The vehicle being sold is a 2005 Chevrolet Impala Police Package eBay Motors item # 161225541282. Terms: The City […]
It is hard to believe, given the recent weather we have been experiencing, that the start of the severe weather season is fast approaching. We will once again be inviting the National Weather Service to host a Weather Spotters Training class for residents of Whiteside County. There will be two […]
The Kick-Off of the 19th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Whiteside County will be held Sunday, February 23, 2014, at the American Legion Post #902, 714 4th Avenue, in Rock Falls, IL, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pictured are Co-Chairs of the 2014 American Cancer Society Relay […]
At our next event The Whiteside Forum will host the movie “Whale Rider.” It is about a young Maori girl and her family and community in New Zealand. This 2002 film won many awards before its July 4, 2003, release in the United States. “Whale Rider,” starring Keisha Castle-Hughes, will […]
Name recognition is a critical component in successful businesses. Some well-established names continue when new owners buy the enterprise, allowing past customers the comfort and continuity of good service. Yarbrough Appliance and Bogott Plumbing, Inc. are two examples in Morrison, IL. After a time, new owners may desire a change. […]
In an effort to reduce contact above the shoulders and lessen the risk of injury in high school football, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee developed a definition for “targeting,” which will be penalized as illegal personal contact. The definition of targeting and its […]
Helen L. Knox, 94, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at Resthave Home. Helen was born July 25, 1919, in Morrison, to William and Edith (Hammer) Irion. She was educated in the Robertson School of rural Whiteside County and was a 1938 graduate of Morrison High […]
Della Mae Johnson, 90, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the nursing home. Della was born September 22, 1923, in Ustick Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Bernie and Cora (Tiesenga) Pruis. She was educated in the Northside and Southside Grade Schools in Morrison and […]
Beginning its 2014 concert series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome back Southern Gospel music’s favorite siblings, “The Ball Brothers,” in a concert for all generations on Saturday, February 15, 2014. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church; […]
Perhaps that’s not accurate. Perhaps I should have said, “We need to rescue our Democracy.” However, one party at a time. So, I suggest starting with the GOP. I had been a Democratic activist and Precinct Committeeman until I was elected Republican Precinct Committeeman in South Beloit, WI. I ran […]
Anthony E. “Tony” Tiemann, 50, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Lyndon, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born August 27, 1963, in Kewanee, IL, to George and Clara (Barlow) Tiemann. He married Lesia Kirk on October 15, 1985, in […]
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes […]
It doesn’t seem like it’s been eight months since I took office, so it’s past time that I provide some updates as to what your City has been up to. Your Council and Administration have accomplished much over the past several months, but, unfortunately, all the water line breaks […]
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Jordan Woosley, 22 years old of Sterling, IL, on a Whiteside County Warrant for Home Invasion. Woosley was arrested in Denton, TX, by the Denton Police Department, on Saturday, February 8, 2014, just before midnight. Woosley was taken into custody after the […]