Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker submitted these consecutive reports over three days. Sterling Fire Department , Illinois State Fire Marshal, and Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the fire at 5000 Mill Street, in rural Sterling, IL, which occurred on Sunday, January 19, 2025. A recovery mission is
Mark your calendar for this upcoming, family event. Rock Falls Tourism will present its 5th Annual “Flock to the Rock” event on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please note the venue has changed from the previous years. It will be held at the Rock
The following information from the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities discusses dangerous cold through Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025. Dangerous cold wind chills are expected through Tuesday morning. Cold weather advisory in effect for tonight. Advisory tonight has been extended south and east. Cold weather can be
Barry S. Fredricks, age 65, of Fulton, IL, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Barry was born January 28, 1959, in Temple, TX, the son of Larry and Carol (Hoogheem) Fredricks. He was employed at Timkin Drives in Fulton for 46 years. Barry was an avid Harley rider and
Whiteside County Health Department announces a Cold Weather Advisory for Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois. ● Dangerously cold conditions along with gusty northwest winds will be seen this weekend. ○ The worst cold: Sunday night and Tuesday morning. ○ Wind Chills Sunday into Monday are expected to be -10
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release. On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024, Rock Valley Chapter NSDAR member Karine Fulton delivered gifts to 13 male veterans, who reside at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Burn stated, “Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) generously
Respectfully submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Program Leader. It was a cold Thursday, with temperatures in the teens, on January 9, when the first blood drive of 2025 was held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Thank you
Congressman Eric Sorensen will attend the 2025 Quad Cities Farm Show Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. His intention is to learn about the latest farming equipment from exhibitors and to meet with local farmers. Congressman Sorensen will be available for questions from the public. The
Morrison Early Learning Program (MELP) will provide Preschool and Kindergarten screenings. Northside Elementary School has set screening dates for both their Preschool and Kindergarten programs. Children who will be three-years-old before Monday, September 1, 2025, are eligible for the preschool program. Children who will be five-years-old before Monday, September
Gary M. Baker made “last call” on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 79. God broke the mold after Gary was born on April 22, 1945. Perhaps no replacement mold explains Gary’s ability to go through several brushes with death successfully. He beat polio, cancer, and numerous
On Friday, January 17, 2025, in the mid-afternoon, the temperature in Morrison, IL, was a pleasant 52 degrees. Earlier in the day, the Editor had noticed long lines at a Sterling, IL, car wash. So, the decided to visit Super Wash, Inc., 707 W. Lincoln Way, and give her
Morrison Police Department reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Friday, January 17, 2025. Arrests: On Saturday, January 11, 2025, Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of N. Jackson and E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Morrison Police ultimately arrested John J. Chadwick,
Orders now are being taken through Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025, for a beef Burrito Fundraiser to support God’s Will Giving Center, 126 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. This popular, fresh food is made locally by Paula Rodriguez. Fans of her burritos buy several packages and freeze them. The
Morrison High School, 2024-2025 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester Honor Roll students are listed. SECOND QUARTER 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2025 Madilyn Armitage, Austin Boonstra, Landon Cook, Jett Decker, Isabella Duncan, Allison Ferguson, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Blake Huizenga, Paige Leighton, Emma Mackum, Isaiah McDearmon, Hunter McNeece, Sarah Stralow, Camryn
Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, IL, announces its Fall 2024 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale