Emergency service agencies in Whiteside County will receive an aggregate of $26,081 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs, through a Federal appropriation from Congress, to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. A local volunteer board, under guidance of United Way of Whiteside County, will determine how these
The University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce our newest Master Gardener Interns for Whiteside County. LuAnn Meyer, below left, and Paula Reid graduated from the Master Gardener program on Thursday, November 19, 2020.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 8, 2021.
Brennon Cavanagh, a Senior at West Carroll High School in Savanna, IL, has been awarded top honors in the Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Auditions. Cavanagh won the auditions with a performance of the “Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra” by American composer Robert Ward.
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee
If a local Girl Scout has not given you the opportunity to order delicious Girl Scout cookies yet, be not dismayed. Place your order through Saturday, January 30, 2021. Order as many as you desire. The cookies freeze well and always make a welcome gift. Your favorite cookies are shown
Does your child seem clumsy or fall when they are walking? Do the child’s feet turn in or out? Is there foot pain? David Yeager, Physician, will hold a free Children’s Podiatry Clinic, on Thursday, January 21, 2021, starting at 8:00 a.m. The location is Morrison Community Hospital’s Family Care
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. All members of the Morrison City Council answered roll call on Monday, January 11, 2021, to begin an evening of community concerns. That ended with a renewed challenge for the fast-approaching renovation of Main Street. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen reviewed some financing details
Surpassing their goal of collecting 26 blood units, the Blood Drive hosted on Monday, December 28, 2021, by Rep. Tony McCombie and the City of Savanna, IL, collected 41 units (32 of which are whole blood units and 9 of which are Power Red Units.) The drive was held at
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, January 4, 2021. Arrests: On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at approximately 8:55 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Heather A. Garza, age 42 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Order of Commitment issued by Whiteside County.
Anne Frame submitted these companion articles. Two young women, Gillian Larson and Krysta Mapes have been busy updating the Young Adult Section of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, during COVID-19. They utilized the $1000 from the GoFundMe initiative and donations from the Friends of Odell Public
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee
On Sunday, January 3, 2021, in Washington, D. C., United States Representative Cheri Bustos was sworn in for a fifth term, as a member of the 117th Congress. She issued the following statement. “This past year brought with it challenges that we never imagined we would face. But as we
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, December 28, 2020. Arrests: On Thursday, December 31, 2020, at approximately 11:39 p.m., Morrison Police attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Thomas E. Ulve, age 42 of Rock Falls, IL, in the area
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White remind citizens that Driver Services facilities will reopen on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Face masks are required, and social distancing and other safety measures will remain in place. Driver’s licenses and ID card expiration dates have been extended until June 1, 2021. Thus, people