Online entries are now being accepted for the 153rd Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 13, through Saturday, August 17, 2024. The Whiteside County Fair no longer publishes Premium Books, but the pages are available online at www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Look for the “Entries/Premiums” at the top, right corner
Morrison, IL, resident Lynn Knox lost her 3×4″ handmade, olive green, fold-over card holder, about 12:45 p.m., on Saturday, July 6, 2024. She used its contents to make one purchase at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street. The contents include her *Illinois Driver’s License *Odell Public Library card *Verizon
Area adults are encouraged to register for an upcoming “Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.” All those who support youth (as parents, teachers, coaches, or volunteers) are invited to learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in youth. Register by Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Editor’s note: Listed below are three years of speakers and topics covered at The Whiteside Forum events. The Whiteside Forum will host an open meeting/business meeting/powwow/brainstorming session, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library. The library is located at 307
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 28, 2024. Arrests: On Saturday, June 22, 2024, Morrison Police Department responded to the 300 Block of S. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, for a report of a hit-and-run accident. After an investigation and assistance from the public, Morrison Police
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Morrison Historical Society, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, hosts Officers of the Lincoln Highway Association, Headquartered in Franklin Grove, IL. Kay Kozak is a National LHA Director-at-Large. Just reelected LHA President for his 14th year is Ed Kozak. Their PowerPoint slide program will detail
Prophetstown, IL, will hold its annual fireworks spectacular over the Rock River, in Prophetstown State Park, on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. The sparkle starts at dusk.
The following Arrests were made, and Citations issued since Friday, June 21, 2024. Over the weekend of Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, Morrison Police Department conducted a Distracted Driver Detail, specifically identifying cellular phone usage violations. Distracted driving is a leading cause of traffic accidents, potentially causing
On Monday, June 24, 2024, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications received a 911 call, reporting a two-vehicle crash at U. S. Route 30 and Illinois Route 136, in Fulton, IL. Initial investigation by the sheriff’s Office determined a red Hyundai, driven by 79-year-old Wayne Kubert of
Over the weekend of Friday, June 21, to Saturday, June 22, 2024, three community art snakes were “born” at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Name after celebrated artists, “Pablo Picassssso,” “Vincent van Boa,” and “Sssssalvador Dali” currently reside in the front window. Join this community
Morrison Historical Society welcomes Heritage Canyon interpreter Carol Fritz (second from left) as program presenter, on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and her program begins promptly at 1:30. Fritz will share a short DVD interview with the late Harold Wierenga, who crafted the interpretive village in
Two blocks of 100 East and 100 West Main Street, Morrison, IL, were reserved for the annual, summer Car Show, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22, 2024. All vehicle owners were invited to Ron Weimer’s “always fun; always free” summer show. Weimer has organized Morrison car shows
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, 11 Morrison and Prophetstown, IL, Boy Scouts and four adults departed on a memorable trip to Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch in Custer, SD. Morrison Troop 96 Leader Augie Ufkin earlier noted, “The young men will experience the farthest camping destination Troop 96 has ever
Editor’s note: Boldfaced names indicate artists whose work is for sale at The Loft on Main. Gathering with other Morrisonians on the first day of summer, a score of friends and acquaintances met Thursday morning, June 20, 2024. Some departed before the Editor arrived: Andrea Dalton, Barney Habben, Steve Janssen,
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, history was made at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Dr. Shawn Hanlon and Josh Wade, PA-C, MS (Orthopaedic Surgery), performed the first CGH robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement, with the Stryker Mako Robotic Arm! CGH Medical Center is the only Sauk Valley area hospital