Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge has announced that applications are available, for the special deer hunts at Lost Mound. Two managed deer hunts, one for youth (ages 10-18) and one for adults with disabilities (19 and older), are conducted within designated Closed Areas of Lost Mound. All
It is with sadness that The Children’s Art Preservation Association announces the cancellation of Paint the Town for 2020. This was not an easy decision to make. Our passion for this event is balanced with our responsibility to our community and those who participate across all ages, as well anyone who
Secretary of State Jesse White and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced two new laws that took effect Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Both measures establish tougher penalties for drivers who seriously injure others while texting and driving and for drivers who cause severe injury to pedestrians. Said White, “Drivers
Whiteside County Highway Department announces the closure of Stropes Road to all traffic, effective Monday, July 6, 2020, until further notice The project is estimated to take two months to complete. Stropes Road is approximately 1/2 mile west of Meredosia Road. The work site is located eight miles south of
Dear Editor:I am a concerned citizen, and I hope that everyone will take a minute to consider my thoughts. As a society, we pay incredible sums of money to fund organizations of highly qualified Doctors, health care professionals, analysts, researchers, etc. at the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for
On 6/28/20 at 7:12 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of Freeport Road at Fulfs Road for a two-vehicle traffic crash. Upon further investigation, a Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Samantha Grinnell, age 21 of Freeport, IL, was traveling northbound on Freeport Road in rural Sterling, IL. The
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Higher Power to our outdoor stage on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Come join us for an evening of music and ministry. Sit in your car, or bring a lawn chair. A free-will offering will be taken.
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 6-23-20 at 10:24 p.m. Slade C. Jacob, age 21 of LaSalle, IL, was stopped for speeding on U. S. Route 30 east of Morrison, IL. Jacob was cited for Speeding 66/55 MPH and Unlawful Possession of
Edith M. Weimer, 90, of Erie, IL, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home. Edith was born November 26, 1929 in Fenton, IL, the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Funderburgh) Blasdell. She married Glen Weimer on December 6, 1947. Edith worked multiple jobs, including Ida’s Café and Russ’s Café,
“The finest gesture one can make is to save life by donating blood.” Mark your calendar and help us honor the life of our dear Jen Banks, by participating in the “Fifth Annual Jen Banks Memorial Blood Drive” and pay forward the gift of life. This gesture will take you
On Thursday, June 25, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement. It was in response to the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) report that 1.1 million dead people received COVID-19-related, economic impact payments, totaling nearly $1.4 billion. The report comes after Congresswoman Bustos led a letter with Senators Tom Carper
On Thursday, June 25, 2020, Illinois Department of Health launched “County Level COVID-19 Risk Metrics” on their website, to give local officials and communities another tool to assist with decision making. Included are the following topics. The State of Illinois released a list of frequently asked questions about the data
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
Dr. David Yeager, Podiatric Surgeon, has provided complimentary foot care to children for the past 14 years, through the Illinois Elks Children’s Care program. Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation provides services, treatments, and equipment, to ease a child’s daily burden in coping with a physical problem. Many cases are very
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 12, 2020. Arrests: On Saturday, June 20, 2020, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Joseph A. Veselko, age 36 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging