John Booker, the Democratic candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, has announced his pick for Chief Deputy. Booker, the current Chief Deputy of Whiteside County, has selected Whiteside County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Seth Janssen to serve. The Chief Deputy is the second in command of the entire Sheriff’s Office. “Today, [Wednesday, September
On a foggy Tuesday, September 25, 2018, morning, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne, right, presented an award to brothers and business partners Nick and Israel Alvaro, owners of Alvarado Plumbing, Inc. The Morrison, IL, men were surprised at 7:50 a.m., outside their building, before they left for service
Dear Citizens of Whiteside County: I have known Kris Schmidt, candidate for Sheriff, for over 20 years. He is a Military Veteran, [and a] highly-educated, trained, and devoted Law Enforcement Officer. He has served this County for many years and is a man of integrity and honesty. He works hard
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting and Vote by Mail for the November 6, 2018, General Election. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked. The voter is not eligible to
Tomorrow evening’s Girl’s Swim meet has been moved to Clinton High School, Clinton, IA. The start time will be 6:00 p.m.
Dear Editor: I am pleased to endorse Kris Schmidt for Whiteside County Sheriff. Kris is a seasoned veteran of Law Enforcement and a veteran of the Unites States Air Force and understands the meaning of service. Having six children of his own and living on a small farm, he understands
One incumbent and three candidates participated in a lively Public Forum on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, to share their thoughts on governance and convince undecided voters to support them. The event was co-hosted by Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., to a
This week we lost a local celebrity. Grace Marie (Faulkner) Whitten, a resident of Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, IL, passed away on September 24, 2018, surrounded by family, at the age of 81 years. Grace’s 40 year career was spent as a journalist and columnist in local area newspapers.
One incumbent and three candidates participated in a lively Public Forum on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, to share their thoughts on governance and convince undecided voters to support them. The event was co-hosted by Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., to a
The Morrison Halloween Parade and Costume Contest–presented by Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club–will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Preregistration is encouraged and free. To preregister, follow the link on www.morrisonchamber.com until Wednesday, October 25, at noon. Walk-up registration will be available on the day of
Sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, volunteers teamed up on Saturday, September 8, 2018, to clean the downtown area in Morrison, IL. The initiative is held prior to Paint the Town and Harvest Hammer events, which this year were on Saturday, September 15. Pictured top to bottom
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host a Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 23, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Park at Ebenezer Church, Emanuel Church, or Odell Public Library. Then use one of our shuttles to get to Resthave.
The autumnal equinox is upon us. On Saturday, September 22, 2018, both the Northern and Southern hemispheres will experience an equal amount of daylight. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the beginning of fall. Daylight hours will shorten until the winter solstice in December. For those
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces availability of trapping permits and trap tags for the 2018-2019 furbearer trapping season on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. They will be issued from the Savanna District Office beginning Monday, October 1, 2018. Each trapper will receive 40
Carol M. Kern, age 74, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 22, 2018, at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. Carol was born July 8, 1944, in Ft. Atkinson, WI, the daughter of Otto and Gertrude (Sery) Callum. She was employed at Bergner’s for many years. Survivors include