Memorial Day Half-Staff Alert for May 27

Memorial Day Half-Staff Alert for May 27

“Heroism is latent in every human soul.  However humble or unknown, [the veterans] have renounced what are accounted pleasures and cheerfully undertaken all self-denials, privations, toils, dangers, sufferings, sicknesses, mutilations, life-long hurts and...

May 20 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5-18-19 at 9:45 a.m., Brian W. Matousek, age 39 of Silvis, IL, was stopped for speeding on Interstate 88 at milemarker 40.  Matousek was arrested for Speeding 80/70 MPH and...
“Rockland Road” to Make Fair Encore

“Rockland Road” to Make Fair Encore

Editor’s note:  Todd Mickey submitted this article. The 149th Whiteside County Fair is only three months away.  We are all set with an impressive lineup of entertainment, starting on Tuesday, August 13, through Saturday, August 17, 2019. ...
K-12 Art Exhibit and Music on May 18-19

K-12 Art Exhibit and Music on May 18-19

The Annual K-12 Art Exhibit “Spring Into the Arts,” will transform Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, into a gallery and concert venue.  Hundreds of student art pieces will be on display, featuring a wide variety of media. ...
VanZuiden Honored for Outstanding Legion Memberships

VanZuiden Honored for Outstanding Legion Memberships

Senior Vice Commander Dennis VanZuiden of The American Legion Post 328 (on the right) received a 100% Membership Certificate from The American Legion National Commander, Brett P. Reistad.  Petty Officer USN VanZuiden was invited to The American Legion Post 589 in...