Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for the Correctional Deputy Eligibility List, now through Monday, January 4, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Applications may be picked up at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, or printed from the County website: www.whiteside.org. Office hours are
Marcia Lou (George) Rodekamp, 59 of Sterling, IL, went to be with her Lord, on Friday, January 1, 2021. Marcia was born September 21, 1961, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, to Paul and Ruth (Heilener) George. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran in Sterling, on November 12, 1961,
All best wishes to our viewers and contributors around the world, as they move tonight into a new year. If you like to make annual resolutions, here are new ones to consider. Turn the page on any negativity you hold in your mind from 2020. Let it remain in the
Margaret Pessman, 80, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Margaret was born November 4, 1940, in Clinton, IA, to Peter C. and Esther M. (Geerts) Smith. She was educated in the Garden Plain Grade School and was a 1958
Steven J. Shaner, 60, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Steven was born on April 13, 1960, in Chicago, IL, the son of Donald and Lorraine (Keller) Shaner. He married Karen Adamec on June 14, 1986, in Downers Grove, IL. Steven
The National Weather Service DVN Weather Story warns residents of a New Year’s Day winter storm, beginning in the afternoon of January 1, 2021. Another round of freezing rain and some snow is expected to move through the area and through the evening. A winter storm watch has been issued
On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department is saddened to announce four deaths (1) 70s, (2) 80s, and (1) 90s. There are 54 new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 10 (under 20); 7 (20s); 10 (30s); 10 (40s); 10 (50s); 5 (60s); 2 (70s.) We also announce 50 recoveries in
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. Editor’s note: Changes and additions have been added to this article. The Morrison City Council gathered for a Special Session on Monday, December 21, 2020, to finalize details of the proposed Main Street renovation. The Special Session was a reaction to
Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC) announces its 2021 Board of Directors’ Monday meeting schedule. Contact Office Manager Julie Jacobs at 815-625-3854 or julie.jacobs@blackhawkhills.com for more information.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 18, 2020. Arrests: On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at approximately 12:48 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Michael J. Gibart, age 50 of Clinton, IA, for an
The essay was submitted by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. Stop and think about it. Would “for-profit” Fire Protection Districts be workable? Probably not. If they were, you would see private equity firms buying up Fire Departments. That’s not happening. A Fire Department has to [exist and] be ready in
The City of Morrison, IL, has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, December 29, 2020. No parking is allowed on designated Snow Routes. Calendar Parking restrictions are in effect. Please shovel your sidewalks and remove snow from around fire hydrants. The City of Morrison certainly appreciates
Dorothy M. Johnson, 81, of Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL, died December 27, 2020, at Pleasant View. Dorothy was born December 16, 1939, in Fulton, IL, to Peter and Florence (Geerts) VanderVinne. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a
On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, a member of the powerful House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement. Her comments are in response to President Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA.) The Bill included a pay raise for troops; protections for Gold Star
The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, IA, will hold a virtual Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Contact Lori Freudenberg at 563-242-7611 to get information for the Zoom meeting.