March 26 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she s presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3-15-17 at 5:07 p.m.  Estaban A. Ramos, age 32 of Rock Falls, IL, was stopped for speeding on U. S. Route 30, east of Blue Goose Road.  He was cited for Speeding 74/55 MPH and Operating

Public Works Department Needs Full-Time Laborer

The City of Morrison is accepting applications for Full-Time Laborer in the Public Works Department.  Applications can be picked-up at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position requires an energetic and enthusiastic individual, who interacts well with people.

CGH Helping Hands Daycare Receives Quality Designation

CGH Helping Hands Daycare would like to announce that it has achieved the ExceleRate Illinois Silver Circle of Quality Designation Award.  The center was recognized for its continuous quality commitment to children in Sterling, and Rock Falls, IL, and the surrounding communities.  ExceleRate Illinois is a comprehensive system that includes

Resthave Ribbon Cutting Ceremony March 22

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, to celebrate joining the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce (SVACC.) Resthave is pleased to be able to be a member of three area Chambers. Resthave also belongs to the Morrison and Fulton Chambers. Pictured left-to-right

Kayla Saville Chosen State Top-Ten Scholastic Bowl Player

Kayla Saville was named First Team All State for her achievement in Scholastic Bowl.  She was selected by the coaches in her Sectional to be a Top-Six Player of the 32 teams in our Northwest Sectional. Because she placed in that group, her stats were sent to a committee of

Fenton Blood Drive April 11

Fenton United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. This drive is open to the public and will be held at 10019 Main Street, Fenton, IL. Appointments are appreciated; walk-in donors will be welcome. To donate, please contact Judy

Ratholes of Washington

This editorial was written by Michael Reagan. Ratholes. Both parties in Washington can’t stop going down their favorite rathole. And the rest of us poor civilians from coast-to-coast and in-between have to watch–and suffer. The entire Country has been poisoned by the constant “I hate you more than you hate

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WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE 400 N CHERRY ST MORRISON, IL 815-772-4044 CHARGES LISTED BELOW ARE ACCUSATIONS AND ALL DEFENDANTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY 03-19-17 2:27 a.m. 2800 block of Walnut Street in Rock Falls, Deputies arrested Timothy P. Valdivia 23 of Rock Falls, on one outstanding

16- and 17-Year-Olds May Now Donate Organs

                           Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes House Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the

Sterling Court Facility to Close April 10 to 14

Due to construction, the Eastern Branch Court Facility, located at 101 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL, will be closed from Monday, April 10, through Friday, April 14, 2017. All non-scheduled courthouse business can be addressed at the Morrison, IL, Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street. If you have any questions concerning

March 4-H Report

Submitted by Katie Eggemeyer, Cottonwood 4-H Club Reporter.  Story submitted Photo was taken by Chris Krum. The Cottonwood 4-H Club met at St. Peter [Evangelical] Lutheran Church [LCMS, 601 N. Jackson Street,] in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Two members presented in their project areas.  Madi Armitage talked

Ronald Dean Peppers (1948 – 2017)

Ronald Dean Peppers, age 68 of Rock Falls, IL, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at his home. Ronald was born on August 8, 1948, in Phillips County, AR, the son of Willie and Inez (Tidwell) Peppers. He married Paula Franks on August 23, 1967, in Como, IL. He was a

April 4 County Highway and Public Works Agenda

Whiteside County Highway and Public Works Department will meet Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., in the Highway Department Building, 18819 E. Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. 1.   Call to order 2.   Routine Business:  (Highway and Landfill)      A.  Monthly Approvals:  Items presented for review from March

Ronald G. Huizenga (1938 – 2017)

Ronald G. Huizenga, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at his home. Ron was born June 20, 1938, to George T. and Sadie B. (Byland) Huizenga. He was a graduate of Morrison High School and served in the U. S. Army National Guard. Ron married Dorothy A.

LarRene S. “Punk” Tompkins (1960 – 2017)

LarRene S. “Punk” Tompkins, 56, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA LarRene Sue Pape was born August 6, 1960, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Larry and Irene (Housenga) Pape. She worked as a limo driver for