Maureen “Marie” (Carney) Henson, 83, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, March 31, 2025. Marie was born on August 23, 1941 in Sterling, to Elbert and Catherine (Milne) Carney. She graduated from Newman High School in 1959 and then graduated from AIC in Davenport,
Editor’s note: Further information from Sheriff Booker and the Consolidated Election count can be viewed here.. Last night, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the voters of Whiteside County made a critical decision to ensure the continued safety and well-being of our community, by approving the Public Safety Tax. As Sheriff,
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, a portion of dine-in and drive-through purchases made at McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., will benefit Morrison Music Boosters, to support the MHS Color Guard. Color Guard members, Coaches, and Music Boosters will be on site to assist
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Raven A. DeVaughn, Director of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), unveiled the Secretary of State Flagship Center on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the Chicago, IL, Loop. The location is 125 W. Monroe Street. A ribbon cutting launched this new,
Whiteside County Clerk Karen Stralow submitted this Legal Notice, which explains a tax Proposition. The text will appear on the ballot Tuesday, April 1, 2025. LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hearby given that at the Consolidated Election to be held on Tuesday, the 1st of April, 2025, the following proposition
Whiteside County Clerk Karen Stralow seeks to inform voters, in advance of the upcoming Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election. Residents who had requested, last month, to be sent an Early Voting ballot have until Monday, March 31, to complete it and take it to the Whiteside County Courthouse.
Karen Stralow, Whiteside County Clerk, reminds citizens to submit their Early Voting ballot in the next two days–PRIOR TO the Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County still has time to return their Early Voting ballot at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E.
Louise E. Stralow, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Louise was born October 13, 1932, in Bryant, IA, to Hans H. C. and Margaret E. (Slaymaker) Koester. She was educated in the Erie Grade Schools and graduated
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order to dismantle the U. S. Department of Education. “Education is the foundation of opportunity for every child. Eliminating the Department of Education would strip important funding from our public schools, weaken protections for
Editor’s note: Church member Dianne Behrens supplied the photos and event flyer. On Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., there will begin an extra atmosphere of shared rejoicing inside Our Savior Lutheran Church-LCMS. The congregation will celebrate its Sesquicentennial Anniversary at 21496 Hazel Road, rural Sterling, IL,
Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, announces its 3rd Quarter Honor Roll roster, for the 2024-2025 school year. 6TH GRADE 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): BEAU BRACKEMYER, HAYDEN DRUIEN, BUCK HILL, WYATT HINRICHSEN, COLE MILNES, CINDY PELKA, LAURYN VANDERMYDE, JEG WEETS, AILEY WRIGHT, JHETT WRIGHT, COHEN
Editor’s note: This op-ed was written by a group of current and former employees of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who have asked to remain anonymous due to concerns about retaliation. “We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”
Editor’s note: There will be no Morrison, IL, Community Crosswalk. However, on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, members of Morrison Ministers Council will hold short worship services, including Communion, at three residential homes: 10:00 a.m. Highlight Health of Morrison (500 N. Jackson Street); 1:00 p.m. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation
Morrison Athletic Boosters support the following young people, who pursue athleticism and sportsmanship. Three, spring team rosters illustrate the importance of High School athletics. Morrison citizens can support local youths by attending ball games and track and field events. No child or grandchild is required for attendance. Cheer for
Morrison High School Educator Brian Bartoz prepared this press release and photos. Sixteen students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, during an evening ceremony in the high school’s auditorium. Students were selected for membership based on academic credentials