“Legacies of Savanna II” will be presented on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL. November 4, a special day, is also the 190th anniversary of the founding of Savanna. The presentations will be held in the Community Room of the
Placings of Morrison Junior High School students on the 1st Quarter 2018-2019 Honor Roll are listed below. 6th Grade High Honors: Madilyn Armitage, Colton Bielema, Austin Boonstra, Nyah Britt, Katie Bush, Landon Cook, Isabella Duncan, Kate Herche, Blake Huizenga, Brooklynn Knouse, Paige Leighton, Emma Mackum, Isaiah McDearman, Hunter McNeece, Nicholas
Dear Editor: Growing up in Dewitt, IA, where Kris Schmidt began his Law Enforcement career, Kris was the School Resource Officer, I got to know him during my years attending DeWitt Central Schools. Any problem you had, Kris would be right there to lend an ear and to help make
Dear Editor: I first met Kris approximately four years ago, over a heated dispute with one of my siblings on the ownership of this land. Kris went above and beyond, back and forth between the parties, to cool the situation down. I’m happy to say this wrong has been righted.
Dear Editor: We owe it to our communities, to have a Sheriff who can create solutions to complex problems while sharing and collaborating resources. Kris Schmidt is poised to be that voice and solution for the citizens of Whiteside County. Kris will work with all other Law Enforcement administrators, to
Have you voted already, a week in advance of the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, General Election? Close to 2500 applications have been returned to the Whiteside County Clerk’s Office, as of Tuesday, October 30. County Clerk Dana Nelson–who is the incumbent running unopposed–reported her office has mailed 3288 applications to
Trick-or-Treat hours are from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2018, in Morrison, IL.
Dear Friends: With all the excitement about needing good Government across the Country, locally we need a good Sheriff, who will be a great steward with tax payer resources; a Sheriff who will work hard to humanize the badge, bridging the gap between Law Enforcement and citizens; a Sheriff who
It is hard to believe the Holidays are just around the corner! Once again, Lions Club members are selling fresh, fully-cooked, smoked, and boneless hams. Exact sizes for the hams cannot be guaranteed, but will range from six-to-ten pounds (small) and 11-to-22 pounds (large.) Thanksgiving orders must be received by
This arrest is merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 10/28/18 at about 12:30 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle rollover traffic crash, on Meredosia Road about ½ mile north of Stropes Road. Jayden A. Huizenga, 19, of Erie, IL, was
I would like you to join me in supporting Sgt. Kris Schmidt for Whiteside County Sheriff on November 6! I have been privileged to have had the opportunity to work with Kris for almost 18 years. Kris has been instrumental in helping me further my Law Enforcement career. Kris has
CGH Medical Center and the CGH Auxiliary cordially invite the public to the fifth annual “Healthy & Bright” Holiday Lighting Ceremony. It will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Main Clinic Lobby, at 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling,
The CGH Auxiliary will host their fifth Annual Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale, on Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, November 2, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The sale is located in the CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL.
For the second year, all four Angelo’s Pizzeria locations in Sterling, Rock Falls, and Dixon, IL, have been promoting, and raising funds for, breast cancer awareness during the month of October. Last year their efforts yielded $16,230 from their promise to donate $1 for every pizza sold. All proceeds were
The Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum will host a workshop you won’t want to miss. Two Fresh Conifer Wreath Workshop sessions will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Participants will make-and-take their own fresh holiday wreath. Family-friendly supplies are included in the $25