"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. For the second month in a row, the Board room of the River Bend School District had to be relocated to accommodate a larger number of guests. The March Board meeting visitors had focused their comments and concerns on the selection of books,"
"Offered for sale in Morrison, IL, is a two-story house at 705 W. Wall Street. The dwelling is located near the end of a dead-end street, close to downtown and schools. The bathroom is on the first floor, as is one bedroom. A second bedroom is upstairs with three bonus"
"Following a two years’ absence due to COVID-19 restrictions, Morrison High School’s Junior/Senior Prom made a joyous return to 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. “Moonlight Masquerade” Grand March began promptly at 4:00 p.m., with Trent Bush as Master of Ceremonies and Teacher Julia Deter back"
"Volunteer Firefighter Anthony VanderLeest submitted the press release. Morrison Firefighters will host their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Morrison Fire Department at 206 W. Main Street in Morrison, IL. They will serve pancakes, eggs,"
"The Whiteside County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan will be available for public review and comment, starting Thursday, May 19, 2022. The Mitigation Plan outlines projects and activities to reduce damages, caused by severe weather and other natural and man-made hazards. The Plan, along with a summary sheet and a"
"State Representative Tony McCombie again brings the 71st District to Springfield, IL, with her photo contest. Participants are to submit a photo that “best represents the people and places of the 71st District.” The winning photo from each category (People and Places) will be displayed in Rep. McCombie’s Springfield, and"
"On Monday, April 18, 2022, at approximately 9:04 a.m., a 911 call was received by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, reporting shots fired with a possible victim in the 20000 block of Hickory Hills Road, Sterling, IL. It was further reported that the suspect, a 16-year-old family member, had fled"
"Marc Adami supplied this press release. Professor Larry J. Weber of the University of Iowa and Co-Founder of the Iowa Flood Centeron is the presenter for the upcoming Whiteside Forum. On Thursday, April 28, 2022, he will speak to us about “Water Quality and Quantity Issues in the Midwest.” Meet"
"Editor’s note: Defendant Charles Von Holten has plead guilty to Child Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse of two granddaughters. The plea agreement, drafted Thursday, April 14, 2022, offers Von Holten four years of probation. April 19 update: The case will come before Honorable Judge Trish Senneff on Wednesday, June"
"On Monday morning, April 18, 2022, Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker stated, “Deputies are on scene of a residence north of Sterling, IL, in rural Whiteside County, following a 911 call regarding a shooting. A death investigation is being conducted at this time. There is no danger to the"
"Editor’s note: This Letter to the Editor is from Arminda Von Holten. The case will come before Honorable Judge Trish Senneff on Tuesday, April 19, at 9:00 a.m. The Courthouse opens at 8:30. Family and friends, We are trying to find personal legal representation this weekend, because according to our"
"I am writing to notify you of a Victims’ Rights Rally happening in Morrison, IL, today, Monday, April 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., on the N.E. corner of Cherry Street and IL Route 30. [Chad and Arminda Von Holten] found out late Friday afternoon, April 15, that the State’s Attorney"
"Athletic Director Gregg Dolan sent this announcement. As of today, Monday, April 18, 2022, High School Baseball and Softball games against Monmouth-Roseville in Morrison, IL, have been postponed. A make-up date will be set soon."
"Ministry Coordinator Rich Criss submitted this article and photograph. The Morrison Emmanuel Reformed Church’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 13th annual Spring cantata, “We Will Stand!” It will be presented in three performances, Friday and Sunday evenings, May 13 and"
"On Wednesday evening, April 13, 2022, Illinois House Democrats advanced SB 2803, which appropriates $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, towards the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund. The bill that was passed by House Democrats addresses only 60% of the $4.5 billion debt in the State, that"
