The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced that it made zero Driving Under the Influence Arrests and issued zero seat belt Citations, during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period. Deputies issued three Citations for Speeding. They made a total of 12 traffic stops. “We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason–to
Emmanuel Church will host a Daddy-Daughter Dance, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Morrison, IL. There is a suggested donation of $10 for male escorts. Girls of all ages are welcome when accompanied by Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, or another male family member. Escorts, dress
American Red Cross volunteers and Morrison Fire Department partners will install free smoke alarms–with ten-year batteries–in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The ARC campaign has helped save 45 lives in the Illinois region and over 1500 lives across the Country. Volunteers will gather at the Fire Department, 206
Morrison, IL, Pack 328 held its Cub Scout Awards presentation and Crossover Ceremony, on Thursday, March 15, 2023, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. The 6:00 p.m. event began with a Flag Ceremony and recitations of the Cub Scout Law and Scout Promise. The youth were presented individual
Darlene P. Adolph, 89, of Milledgeville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL. Darlene was born October 3, 1933, the daughter of Jesse and Hazel Hartman. She attended Mt. Carroll High School. She married the love of her life, Vernon Adolph, Jr.
Geraldine “Geri” Huizenga, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at her son’s home in Morrison. Geri was born September 3, 1927, in Lyndon, IL, to Robert A. James, Jr. and Violet A. (Hussy) James. She attended Lyndon grade schools and was a graduate of Albany High School
Wilma DeWeerdt, 89, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Wilma was born August 31, 1933, in Fulton, to Arthur and Jennie (Hine) Decker. She was educated in the East Clinton Grade School and was a 1951 graduate of Fulton High
On Monday, March 20, 2023, Whiteside County State’s Attorney Costello released this detailed statement about the death of Aaron Linke, on October 21, 2022. I, Whiteside County State’s Attorney Terry A. Costello, have completed my review of the investigation of the incident, which occurred during the serving of a search
Kathy Janicek submitted this press release. Al Janicek took the practtice photos. The Morrison Ecumenical Chorus will present the Lent and Easter portions of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah,” on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, 601 N. Jackson Street in Morrison, IL. The concert,
D. George Snyder, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. George was born July 27, 1939, in Ustick Township, IL, to Cornelius and Grace (Smith) Snyder. He was educated in the rural Morrison Grade Schools and attended Morrison High
Our dear mother, Ruth Dorothy Slonneger sadly passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Morrison, IL, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Assisted Living facility, at the age of 99. She would have been 100 years of age on April 27. Ruth was born April 27, 1923, in Troy, NY. She
Debra J. Palmer, age 57 of Pleasant Grove, UT, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home. Debbie was born on March 30, 1965, in Sterling, the daughter of Dale E. Reed and Jule (Schumacher) Johnson. She graduated from Sterling High School. Survivors include her brothers,
June E. Ufkin, 90, died Wednesday March 15, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. She was born on October 16, 1932, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Fritz and Alma (Stern) Rosenow and was a graduate of Sterling High School. June married Kenneth W. Ufkin on March
Bernita M. Forth, 97, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Homestead of Morrison, in Morrison. Bernita was born October 18, 1925, in Sterling, IL, to Lester H. and Vera Bernice (James) Conrady. She was educated in the James School of rural Whiteside County, and was a 1943
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker invites the public to join him in a cup of chocolatey cocoa, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Meet at his office, inside the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The time is 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.