Two Certified Assistance Dogs visited Unit District #6 classrooms for the first time, on Friday, April 6, 2018, accompanied by their Guidance Counselor handlers. The young canines had been at Northside Elementary School, Southside School, and Morrison Junior High School during the week, becoming acclimated to new surroundings, scents, and
Editor’s note: The Sterling, CO, Lions Club is pictured at their 2017 Health Fair. On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, the Morrison Lions will host a free Diabetes Awareness Health Fair at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m., with a walk to follow. This will
Charles P. Woodson, 92, of Laguna Woods, CA, died Sunday, April 8, 2018, at home. Chuck was born May 3, 1925, In Sterling, IL, to Palmer and Venettia Woodson. His early education was in the Morrison, IL, grade schools. When the Depression hit, the Woodson family moved to Albuquerque, NM.
Trinity Insurance + Financial Services is thrilled to announce the opening of a new, satellite office in Morrison, IL. Trinity’s headquarters is based in Dixon, IL, and led by President/Owner Brett Nicklaus, CFP®, right. Trinity also has a branch office in Rockford, IL. The Morrison office is now home to
The Morrison Community School District Board of Education will hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, April 9, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., in the Junior High Media Center, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. The purpose is to approve the bid for the renovation/remodel project of the High School locker rooms
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until guilty. On 4-03-18 at 1:30 p.m., Shawn A. Nelson, age 37 of Morrison, IL, was arrested on two Whiteside County Warrants: one Body Attachment Contempt Warrant and one Failure to Appear-Speeding. Nelson was transported to the Whiteside County
Following is the Activity Report for Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office for March 2018. Traffic Tickets issued-124 Written Warnings issued-158 DUI arrests-7 Alcohol arrests-1 Controlled Substance arrests-1 Speeding citations-28 Traffic Crashes handled-47 Civil Papers served-167 Arrest Warrants-21.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 30, 2018. Arrests: On Sunday, April 1, 2018, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Colton M. Merema, age 22 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County charging Merema
Saturday, April 7, 2018, Softball games in Rock Falls, IL, have been cancelled due to the weather forecast.
Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Carl Heintz has announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for March 2018. Troopers issued 515 Citations, 458 Written Warnings, and made 19 Criminal Arrests. Speeding accounted for 310 citations; 23 citations were issued for Occupant Restraint violations; 27 citations were issued for Distracted
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement, following China’s announcement to impose tariffs on U. S. imports, in retaliation to President Trump’s plan to place tariffs on Chinese goods. “President Trump’s actions are hurting hardworking families across the Heartland. Now that he’s started a
Ella Marie Smith, 96, of Fulton, IL, passed away peacefully at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Clifton “Bud” and Donna Smith, on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Ella was born November 20, 1921, to Rueben and Hazel (Bennett) Green at her home in Fairhaven, in Carroll County, IL. She
Rock River Hospice & Home is a partner in the “We Honor Veterans” program, in conjunction with the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. “We Honor Veterans” is designed to assist hospices, in meeting and understanding the needs of veterans who
The Whiteside Forum will host guest speaker Leif Kindberg at the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL, starting at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 26, 2018. He will address “International Development in Africa and Elsewhere: U. S. Foreign Assistance and Why It
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with the Illinois Chiefs of Police, AAA, and Illinois High School and College Driver Education Association, who are coordinating the second annual Statewide “Distracted Driving Awareness Week,” Monday, April 23, through Friday, April 27, 2018. During this time, Deputies will concentrate on Distracted