This arrest is merely a charge, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On Friday, October 19, 2018, at 10:24 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies worked with Fulton, IL, Police Department in making an arrest of Ronald L. Shambaugh, 55 years old of Morrison, IL. Shambaugh was wanted on
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, Dr. Steve Nunez, Vice President of Academics and Student Services at Sauk Valley Community College, and Lilian Maxfield, SVCC student and Morrison resident, enlightened Rotary Club with a presentation on Rotaract. Rotaract is a student club, affiliated with Rotary Club International and local Rotary Clubs
On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, the Rock River DAR Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, toured the Lincoln-Manahan Home Museum, 607 E. Third Street, in Sterling, IL. Before he became President, Abraham Lincoln stayed overnight in this now-restored home. On Sunday, October 14, the Rock River DAR Chapter donated an American
This is the assembly line at 4:35 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018, in the kitchen of Happy Joes’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The seven largest pizzas would soon be baked, sliced, boxed, loaded into insulated bags, and transported to the Milledgeville, IL, football game concession stand.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 12, 2018. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-17-18 Sydney N. Miller 21 Morrison, IL Operating Uninsured Vehicle (Accident) 10-18-18 Daniel T. Posey 24
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White urges students in grades four-through-12 to enter the 2019 “Letters About Literature” contest, a National reading and writing competition. This event is funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the Library of Congress Fund, the Center for the Book in the Library
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that daytime lane closures on the U. S. 30 Gateway Bridge over the Mississippi River will begin Monday, October 22, 2018. Closures are necessary for crews to perform bridge washing, which is anticipated to be completed by Friday, October 26, weather permitting. Motorists should
A Police Protection Tax Referendum will be on the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, ballot. Voters within the City of Morrison, IL, are being asked to support the referendum by Police Chief Brian Melton and his five Officers. Monies generated by community support of the referendum will allow hiring an additional
Kristopher Schmidt, Republican Candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, stated Sterling Police Department Sergeant Pat Bartel will become the Whiteside County Chief Deputy, if Schmidt wins election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. His announcement was made 19 days before the General Election, on Thursday, October 18, at Centennial Park in Rock
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton will hold a second community forum, so the public can “learn more before you vote on November 6.” He will offer information regarding the Police Protection Tax Referendum that is on the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, ballot for voters within the City of Morrison,
If you have ever thought about having a foreign exchange student for a school year, but thought that was too long of a commitment, here is your chance to experience another culture for just aweekend. The International Thanksgiving Weekend committee members are looking for families to help host 14 college
Dear Editor: I am pleased to write this letter in support of Kris Schmidt for Whiteside County Sheriff. Kris brings nearly three decades of law enforcement experience to the position and has a proven track record as a dedicated public servant. Since my retirement as State Representative, I have made
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton will present information to the public regarding the Police Protection Tax Referendum, which is on the November 6, 2018, ballot for voters within the City of Morrison. The first community forum is on Wednesday, October 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the City
On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, the Whiteside County Board took receipt of this iconic portrait of Abraham Lincoln. It will hang in the Morrison, IL, Courthouse with other Illinois Presidents, to honor the State’s Bicentennial. The gift is sponsored by Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Foundation; Illinois Judges
The City of Morrison held a public information Open House for the Main Street Redevelopment Project, Preliminary Design Phase, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, in the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. City personnel and representatives