Bustos: Apply for Lead Abatement Grant Funding

On December 18, 2018, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced Federal funding for lead abatement, that will be available to families in Galesburg, IL, and across Illinois. The funding will come through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), specifically, the Lead Hazard Reduction Program (LHRP) and HUD’s Healthy Homes funding. 

Dorrine J. Deter (1930 – 2019)

Dorrine J. Deter, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Dorrine was born August 31, 1930, in Morrison, to Alvin and Jannette M. (Zuidema) Bos.  She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School.  Dorrine married

November 2018 ARC Blood Drive Report

Article and photos were submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator pictured below. The last ARC Blood Drive of 2018 that I coordinate was held on Friday, November 16, at Morrison United Methodist Church’s Heritage Hall.  We are moving back to Thursdays.  Our next drive

Northside Elementary Life$avings Blood Drive January 7

Northside Elementary School will host a blood drive on Monday, January 7, 2019, from 3:00 to 6:15 p.m.  The drive will be held in the school cafeteria, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. The blood drive is open to the public, and is part of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood

Top 10 Comedic News Stories of 2018

Will Durst is an award-winning, Nationally acclaimed columnist, comic, and former sod farmer in New Berlin, Wi.  For a calendar of personal appearances, including his new one-man show, “Durst Case Scenario,” please visit willdurst.com. Sit the kids down.  Let the dogs out.  Prop up the grandparents.  The Nation’s patience has

2019 Precap

Peter Funt is a writer and speaker.  His book Cautiously Optimistic is available at Amazon.com and CandidCamera.com. Wondering if things will change for the better in the New Year?  Here’s a handy clip ‘n’ save precap of news certain to occur during 2019. JAN. 1 – In a New Year’s

The Year in Askew

Jase Graves is an award-winning humor columnist from East Texas.  His columns have been featured in Texas Escapes magazine, The Shreveport Times, The Longview News Journal, and The Kilgore News Herald.  Contact Graves at susanjase@sbcglobal. With the smells of the holidays…still hanging in the air, it’s time for another one

Warkins Memorial Tournament Girls Basketball Results

Morrison High School Girls Basketball Coach Kerry Grimm and Whiteside News-Sentinel reported results from games played by Morrison Varsity, during the Warkins Memorial Tournament in Erie, IL, the last weekend of December 2018. Statistics are listed below.

Seahorse Relay Team Breaks 34-Year-Old Record

Editor’s note:  Coach Tracy Henson submitted this report and the photos. On Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9, 2018, the Morrison Seahorses swam in the 3rd Annual Orca Frostbite Invite at Rock Island High School.  Ten Seahorses made the trip and came home with a lot of hardware. Schyon

Free Admission to French Moderns Exhibition

Until Sunday, January 6, 2019, the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA, will offer free admission for all, thanks to the support of the Hunt and Diane Harris Family Foundation, Arconic, and Genesis Health System.  This includes full access to all of the museum’s current exhibitions, including “French Moderns:  Monet

December 31 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Dimitrius L. Pucket, 24, of DeKalb, IL, was stopped for speeding on 12/21/2018 at 11:43 p.m., on IL Route 38 at Interstate 39 in Ogle County and charged with Driving While License Suspended, Speeding, and Improper Lighting. 

December 31 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12-29-18 at 11:20 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies investigated the report of an underage drinking party in rural Prophetstown, IL.  During the investigation, the following were arrested for Consumption of Alcohol as a Minor: Owen C. Abell,

November-December Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Chester S. Roush, 29, of Hampshire, IL, was stopped for improper lane usage and speeding on 12/16/2018 at 1:39 a.m., on IL Route 38, at Center Road in Ogle County.  He was charged with Driving Under the

American Government Students Visit Reagan Birthplace

Editor’s note:  Morrison High School American Government teacher Brian Bartoz submitted the article and photos. Students in Morrison High School’s Dual Credit American Government class traveled to Tampico, IL, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, to visit the Ronald Reagan Birthplace & Museum, in order to make connections between past and

Rock Valley Physical Therapy “Pain” Clinic

Rock Valley Physical Therapy medical professionals Chelsey Ferguson and Kristi Wambeke will provide a short pain clinic, on Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Do you have aches and pains that won’t go away? shoulder pain? knee pain? back/neck pain? a desire to start the New Year off