Notice is hereby given by Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, that on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, citizens may cast their votes at the following Illinois places. The polls of said General Primary Election shall be open continuously from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. PRECINCTS–POLLING PLACE–ADDRESSFulton
Interested in learning how to do more with your iPad? Clinton Community College will offer “iPad Basics” on Thursday, February 20, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Call 563-244-7100 to register for class #136240 or for additional information. Class will meet at the Clinton Community College Technology Center, 1951 Manufacturing
Every year the Byron/Oregon (Northwest) Wrestling Sectional is the toughest in the State. Annually the Sectional brings home more than 50% of the State medals, and last year won 11 of 14 individual State titles. Every year the event is a grind, and great wrestlers stay home. This year was
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 2/18/14 at about 6:05 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a vehicle vs bicyclist crash at 6th Avenue and 28th Street, Sterling, IL. Investigation revealed David A. Vargas, 56, of Sterling, was riding his bike
NOTICE OF ELECTION PROPOSITION TO IMPOSE COUNTY SCHOOL FACILITY OCCUPATION TAXES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, the 18th day of March, 2014, the following public question will
David Deter, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital in Hines, IL. David was born May 22, 1946, in Morrison, to John and Marie (Pratzner) Deter. He worked at National Manufacturing Co. as a tool and die maker, retiring in 2000.
Learn more about “The Underground Railroad in the Quad-Cities Area” at a seminar on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at The Lodge, Spruce Hills Drive and Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf, IA. This was formerly Jumer’s. The presentation begins at 11:00 a.m., with lunch served at 11:30.
Are you familiar with the wax-resist technique of batik, used to create dyed fabric patterns of multiple colors? Image doing a similar process on the shell of a hollow egg! This describes the ancient Ukrainian folk art called pysanky.
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 02/13/14 at 9:50 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Jackie G. Ferguson, 36, of Tampico, IL, on a Whiteside County warrant for Armed Robbery/Armed with Firearm. Ferguson was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, where he
The City of Morrison, IL, is selling a surplus vehicle online through eBay Motors. Interested bidders must go to www.ebaymotors.com, search, and bid accordingly. Bidding expires on Saturday, February 21, 2014. The vehicle being sold is a 2005 Chevrolet Impala Police Package eBay Motors item # 161225541282. Terms: The City
It is hard to believe, given the recent weather we have been experiencing, that the start of the severe weather season is fast approaching. We will once again be inviting the National Weather Service to host a Weather Spotters Training class for residents of Whiteside County. There will be two
The Kick-Off of the 19th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Whiteside County will be held Sunday, February 23, 2014, at the American Legion Post #902, 714 4th Avenue, in Rock Falls, IL, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pictured are Co-Chairs of the 2014 American Cancer Society Relay
Name recognition is a critical component in successful businesses. Some well-established names continue when new owners buy the enterprise, allowing past customers the comfort and continuity of good service. Yarbrough Appliance and Bogott Plumbing, Inc. are two examples in Morrison, IL. After a time, new owners may desire a change.
In an effort to reduce contact above the shoulders and lessen the risk of injury in high school football, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee developed a definition for “targeting,” which will be penalized as illegal personal contact. The definition of targeting and its
Helen L. Knox, 94, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at Resthave Home. Helen was born July 25, 1919, in Morrison, to William and Edith (Hammer) Irion. She was educated in the Robertson School of rural Whiteside County and was a 1938 graduate of Morrison High