Stanley “Kim” Egan, age 62, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Monday, February 13, 2017, at his daughter’s home, following an extended illness. >Stanley was born on September 17, 1954, in Sterling, IL, the son of Stanley and Rosemary (Kelly) Egan. He was married to Vickie Comer of Rock Falls
Heinz talked in detail about the events leading up to, during, and after the attack on the Davis homestead. Out of the twenty-three white settlers on the homestead, three people survived, Rachel and Sylvia Hall, along with their brother. After several days, a successful trade of the girls was accomplished
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is hosting a trivia night Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., for Happy Joe’s pizza, snacks, desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase. Trivia starts at 7:00. Teams of
Here are the Morrison High School Pons members on Friday, February 10, 2017, prior to their 1:00 p.m. departure from the high school parking lot. The girls were headed for their second 2017 State competition on Saturday, February 11. Shown left-to-right are Sarah Screnock, Allison Hogue, Megan Szabo, Avary Bielema,
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Monday, February 13, 2017, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, February 11, in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. All Driver Services facilities will be open for business
Monday, February 13, 2017, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Reports of
Relay For Life Kick-Off for Whiteside County will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Arthur’s Garden Deli in Sterling, IL. Planning Committee members will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to answer questions, distribute information, and to assist in registration of teams, participants, and survivors. Arthur’s
Dear Editor: The 27th Festival of Trees was a success because of the contributions given by the generosity of the communities served by Hospice of the Rock River Valley. HRRV says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors, and the general public for the generous amount
The Whiteside Forum continues its environmental theme and will host Guest Speaker Dr. Michael Reisner, from Augustana College, in Rock Island, IL, on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Join us in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Reisner
The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant windmill in Fulton, IL, will host their monthly program on Monday, February 27, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 – 10th Avenue in downtown Fulton, across from the authentic Dutch windmill. These programs are supported by
The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of the season. The February 15, 2017, Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center will teach guests about maple syrup. The public is invited to gather at 9:00 a.m. for
Secretary of State Jesse White initiated 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. The legislation was introduced by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) and State Representative Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park.)
Editor’s note: Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant John Booker submitted this photograph of Chad C. Schipper, age 40 years of Geneseo, IL. Schipper is charged with kidnapping an Erie, IL, couple on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. “Schipper is currently still in a hospital being treated for no-life threatening injuries. The
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 3, 2017. Arrests: On Friday, February 3, 2017, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to the Morrison High School regarding a fight. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police issued City Ordinance
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways. These postings will go into effect on Monday, February 13, 2017, and will remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their