On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for 9-1-1 Dispatchers, with positions in Morrison, and Sterling, IL. Applications will be accepted through October 16, 2020, at 4:00 p.m Starting pay is $17 per hour. Applications can be picked up in person at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center,
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent thefts that occurred overnight Thursday, September 17, to Friday, September 18, 2020. Subject(s) stole air conditioner condenser units, from outside businesses in the Sterling Industrial Park area, off W. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. We are asking for the public’s assistance. If they
Ronald K. “Ron” Kuehl, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 19, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Ron was born May 8, 1953, in Morrison to Kenneth and Jane (Newell) Kuehl. He attended the Union Grove School and was a 1971 graduate of
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to resume providing free community meals each Wednesday night and looks forward to serving you. Unfortunately, we cannot provide inside seating for fellowship, etc., due to restrictions. Due to the pandemic, the meal format has changed. We will operate
Whiteside County Health Department is working with the Majestic Pines Event Center, in Thomson, IL, while investigating potential exposures by an asymptomatic attendee, who was considered contagious, during a private event. Unfortunately, after working with the individuals involved, through the Contact Tracing Process, we have been unable to locate and
Kathy Schmidt is a Small Business Marketing Consultant in Morrison, IL. She has a second means of serving the public. “This I my third year as a SHIP Counselor, for the State (or Senior) Health Insurance Assistance Program….I work out of the Rock Island, IL, office a few days a
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 11, 2020. Arrests: On Saturday, September 12, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested David J. McNeeley, age 19 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by the State of
Girls interested in joining Girl Scouts of the USA can attend a free event on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at French Creek Park on Portland Avenue (IL Route 78) in Morrison, IL. The event theme is “Animal Dance Party.” Girls can bring a favorite stuffed
On Friday, September 18, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced 16 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 14 recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these 16 cases are 5 (under 20); 2 (20s); 1 (30s); (4)40s; (2)50s; (1)60s;1 (70s.) Today, the State of Illinois announced 2056 new cases and
The current COVID-19 pandemic has become the point of focus and concern for all educational institutions. The IHSA has been monitoring and providing constant guidelines for allowing sport activities to continue within IDPH guidelines. IHSA Board of Directors approved Phase 3 Guidelines on June 5, 2020, followed by an adjusted
Editor’s note: Information submitted by Kelly West; photos and article submitted by Sharon Moore. “Love is like a butterfly. It goes where it pleases, and it pleases wherever it goes.” Author unknown. The hope and dreams that many butterflies would visit the butterfly garden, located on the east side of
The weather was favorable, but the golf scores fell short for Morrison, as the Riverdale Rams corralled the Mustangs on their home golf course, at Byron Hills Country Club, on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Varsity medalist, Hayden Musser, topped all golfers with a score of 38. Nathan Helms led all
Thirteen elected officials from Henry and Whiteside Counties announced their endorsement of Congresswoman Cheri Bustos for re-election. The officials all emphasized her understanding of local issues and consistent partnership at the Federal level, to improve the lives of hardworking Illinois families. Congresswoman Bustos is in her fourth term representing Illinois’s