On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will give funding priority in two, key, grant programs, to help combat the opioid epidemic in rural communities. In July of 2017, Congresswoman Bustos and Senator Donnelly introduced bipartisan legislation–the Addiction Recovery for
On Thursday, April 5, 2018, the following have been cancelled due to the weather: Varsity Girls Track meet; Varsity Baseball, plus Varsity and F/S Softball games scheduled in Morrison, IL. Currently, the F/S Baseball double header in Orion, IL, is still to be played as scheduled. On Friday, April 6,
The Morrison Emmanuel Reformed Church’s 80-voice “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them as they present EVOP’s 11th annual Spring music celebration, “Say Amen!” The concert will be presented in three performances, Friday and Sunday evenings, April 13 and 15 at 7:00 p.m., and a matinee
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 12, 2018. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing. The church is located at the northeast corner
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Naseem M. Salamah, 37, of Rockford, IL, was stopped for speeding on 3/22/2018 at 7:10 p.m., on Interstate 39 northbound, at milepost 103 in Ogle County and charged with Driving While License Suspended. Salamah was released on
Editor’s note: Todd Mickley submitted this article. The Whiteside County Fair Board has been very busy preparing for an impressive line-up of entertainment at this year’s fair, and it is sure to please all who attend! The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, and concludes after five amazing days
Gertrude Housenga, 98, of the Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Monday, April 2, 2018, at the Alverno. Gertrude was born October 16, 1919, in Fulton to Joe J. and Jane (Borgman) Shipma. She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and attended Fulton
Editor’s note: Joan Vander Bleek supplied photos from the 2017 Father Daughter Dance. “Under the Sea” is the theme of the 13th Father Daughter Dance, presented by the St. Mary’s Catholic Church parish. This popular family event is shared by many, during an evening of music, dancing, and memorable fun.
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 4/1/18 at about 6:18 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to I-88 mile marker 27, on the report of a single-vehicle crash. Investigation revealed a 1997 Ford Explorer driven by Deborah A. Robinson, 63, of McHenry,
The Morrison Seahorse Swim Club Soil Sale is Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or until supplies are gone. The location is at the old Farmer’s Elevator, E. Market and N. Madison Streets, Morrison, IL. Two 40-pound bags cost $3. Call Tracy Henson at 815-772-4130 to
Three ELCA congregations of Sterling, and Rock Falls, IL, St. Paul, Immanuel, and St. John’s, are partnering on a mission by organizing a fundraiser for Rock River Hospice & Home. Called “Bouquets of Hope,” the fundraiser will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. The
The Kiwanis Club and Morrison High School Key Club have been hampered by snow (on egg-packing day) and rain (the morning of Saturday, March 31, 2018.) Regardless, the annual Egg Hunt took place at Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. There were four age
The annual Community Crosswalk took place on Good Friday, March 30, 2018, with a short service at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, that began at 12:15 p.m. By 12:40 the procession of 40+ walkers had reached the inclined portion of the walk. They and bus passengers continued to
Trinity Insurance + Financial Services is thrilled to announce the opening of a Morrison office, at 127 E. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. Trinity’s headquarters is based in Dixon, IL and is led by President Brett Nicklaus, CFP®. In 1986, Brett started his career in the Financial Services Industry, and
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call/Attendance III. Approval of November