Sharon Moore was surprised shortly before 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 13, 2020, while walking two Basset Hounds at Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. This was three days after an historic storm–called a derecho–roared from eastern Nebraska through Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. It wreacked havoc, bringing hurricane-force winds
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 8/21/2020 at 9:06 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to the area of French and Walnut Streets in rural Rock Falls, IL, for a vehicle vs. house crash. Upon further investigation, Henri Bauby, age 19
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, will have its annual Request/Talent Night, on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us for an evening full of musical talent, rain or shine, in our beautiful outdoor setting. Sit in your car, or bring a lawn
Unfortunately, the annual Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol Fishing Derby will not be able to take place this year. We simply are not able to meet the parameters required to safely host the event, in accordance with State guidelines.
On Thursday, August 27, 2020, at noon, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented the Because Nice Matters award to Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Community State Bank was recognized for outstanding customer service. The Bank graciously opened its doors during the Homecoming Parade and served hotdogs and refreshments.
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than
On Saturday, August 22, 2020, Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries on U. S. Route 30 east of Millard Road. Upon arrival, preliminary investigation showed both vehicles were eastbound. The driver of Unit 2, Grant Wiegert of Luray, VA, was transported to University of Iowa Hospitals
Since Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, has been served by a new minister, Pastor Calvin Haines. Sunday Church services have resumed at 9:00 a.m. There is no Sunday School. Contact Pastor Haines at 815-772-4030.
On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker announced who he will support for Illinois State Representative in this year’s election. “I am honored to endorse Joan Padilla for 71st District State Representative,” Booker said. “Joan is hard-working and fully dedicated to the citizens of this District.” In
Editor’s note: Cases of COVID-19 at the Federal Penitentiary in Thomson, IL, have spiked. As of August 20, 30 staff and 18 inmtes had tested postive. This is up from the August 17 count of 20 staff and two inmates. The United States Penitentiary (USP) Thomson’s highest priority remains ensuring
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 14, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, August 21, 2020, Morrison Police arrested and charged James T. Cortez, age 36 of Morrison, IL, with Unlawful Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Cortez was transported
If you are missing the 150th Whiteside County Fair that would have occurred this week, Tuesday, August 17, through Saturday, August 22, 2020, this opportunity might brighten your tomorrow. On Friday, August 21, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., the Whiteside County Cattlemen’s Association will serve their grilled sandwich meals
On Monday, August 10, 2020, Illinois State Police was requested by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the death of a Whiteside County Jail inmate. The inmate, 50-year-old Michael Kinison of Sterling, IL, took his life by hanging, while incarcerated at the Whiteside County Jail, 400 N. Cherry Street,
What is the Civil Air Patrol, and how do its members serve today? Since Civil Air Patrol’s formation during the earliest days of World War II, this vigilant organization of citizen Airmen has been committed to service America. It was founded December 1, 1941, to mobilize the Nation’s civilian aviation
On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos commemorated the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote in America. Illinois was one of the first States to ratify the 19th Amendment, having done so on June 10, 1919. By August 18, 1920,