On Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 1:04 p.m., Lyndon Police responded to a domestic battery complaint on the 100 block of 4th Street East, Lyndon, IL. Following the investigation at the residence, Robert E. Large, 38 years old, was arrested for the following charges: Armed Violence, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine,
Editor’s note: On Monday, August 3, 2020, Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker wrote the following letter to Mrs. Lynette Damhoff, in care of her attorney, Trent L. Bush, at Ward, Murray, Pace, & Johnson, P.C., in Sterling, IL. He stated, “Part of the settlement was the issuing of an
Trent L. Bush, partner at Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C. Law Offices, obtained a $3.6 million settlement and apology, on behalf of the family of a man who was killed by a Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputy, Jeffrey A. Wunderlich. The Deputy turned his squad car in front of the
After two cancellations, Morrison, IL, American Legion Post 328 finally celebrated the centennial anniversary of its founding. The Monday, August 10, 2020, cookout and meeting was cancelled due to a severe derecho, beginning about 1:45 p.m. It devastated the Midwest. This storm is called an “inland hurricane,” due to heavy
A rally for women’s suffrage convened in 1848 in Seneca Falls, NY. It is widely viewed as the launch of the Women’s Suffrage Movement. However, women were denied the right to vote until ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America–72 years later–on August
The 24th United States Census began April 1, and is required to conclude December 31, 2020. As of Wednesday, August 5, 72.7 % of Whiteside County residences have submitted their 2020 Census data. In 2010 the final response was 74.7%. One metric of the ongoing 2020 Census will determine
Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson stated on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, that her office had mailed Vote by Mail Ballot Applications to registered voters across the County. They were mailed Friday, July 31. By Tuesday, numerous postcards had been filled out and returned to her office. “We are slammed” with
Whiteside County Health Department and Bushy’s Bar & Grill, Lyndon, IL, are working together after a confirmed COVID-19 exposure by an individual considered contagious and a probable case who had direct contact to a confirmed case. After working with the location to review the situation, we have decided to issue
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 24, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, July 24, 2020, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Morrison Police responded to Express Lane (Shell), Morrison, regarding a vehicle just stolen from the location. During the investigation, at approximately
Entrepenuer Sidonna Mahaffey transformed her building, Mahaffey’s On Main Street #MOMS into a pair of multi-use properties, at located at 121 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. A second-floor, six- room apartment was repurposed into 1250 square feet of nightly rental space. It is designed for family visitors and sleeps eight.
Two recent graduates of Morrison High School, Morrison, IL, earned notable recognition from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC.) The Blood Center established the Student IMPACT Award to honor students who show exemplary support of their blood supply. Blood products from MVRBC supply Morrison Community Hospital, among others. The 2020
On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the Whiteside County Health Department advised there was an inmate who tested positive for COVID-19. The situation surrounding the inmate who tested positive is the following. Our Whiteside County inmate has been in the care and custody of Whiteside County Jail since Thursday, March 12.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 17, 2020. Arrests: On Sunday, July 19, 2020, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Tyler J. Merema, age 35 of Rock Falls, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County,
City of Morrison, IL, hydrant flushing will be conducted the week of Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, 2020. Flushing helps maintain water quality and ensures hydrants are in good working condition for fire protection. Customers could experience low water pressure and/or rusty water. Customers are urged to let
With coronavirus a continuing concern as the General Election approaches, Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson encourages voters to consider voting by mail. It is a safe, secure, and convenient option to in-person voting. The Illinois General Assembly this year passed an election bill. It requires County Clerks to send Vote