One incumbent and three candidates participated in a lively Public Forum on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, to share their thoughts on governance and convince undecided voters to support them. The event was co-hosted by Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., to a
One incumbent and three candidates participated in a lively Public Forum on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, to share their thoughts on governance and convince undecided voters to support them. The event was co-hosted by Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., to a
Sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, volunteers teamed up on Saturday, September 8, 2018, to clean the downtown area in Morrison, IL. The initiative is held prior to Paint the Town and Harvest Hammer events, which this year were on Saturday, September 15. Pictured top to bottom
Dear Editor: Please know how much the Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees appreciates all who enjoyed pie, brownies, and ice cream from our booth, during Paint the Town on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Also making our ice cream social so successful were two suppliers. Kenny Venhuizen used a hit-and-miss
Candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff Kris Schmidt announces that immediately after his meeting with One Eighty Executive Director and Founder, Rusty Boruff, on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, he has been sharing the One Eighty vision with citizens, including some already in the Whiteside County Jail. Boruff, left, is shown with
Dear Editor: The Masonic Lodges of Erie, Fulton, Morrison, Prophetstown, and Sterling-Rock Falls, IL, would like to thank everyone who came out to support the ILCHIP event that was held at the Whiteside County Fair. We would like to give a special thanks to the Whiteside County Fair Board for
The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for The Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy life style. The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible, without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison.
On the morning after Paint the Town, Sunday, September 16, 2018, Morrison High School wrestlers served breakfast al fresco at the intersection of Genesee and Main Streets, Morrison, IL. The annual meal included pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee for a donation to the wrestling program. Meals were available from
Former Whiteside County Sheriff Roger Schipper has announced his endorsement of John Booker for Whiteside County Sheriff. Booker, 51, has 27 years of experience as a Police Officer. He is currently the Chief Deputy of Whiteside County. “John Booker is far and away the best candidate for the Office of
Morrison Rotary Club sponsored the 31st Annual Harvest Hammer event, on Saturday morning, September 15, 2018. Included were a Duathlon; foot races; Team Duathlon; a non-competitive Color Run for children and adults. The starting location was Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Proceeds benefit local youth, education, and
Attached, are the press releases from when I attended, working for the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office in Galena, IL, at that time. There are other law enforcement administrators in Whiteside County that had attended the FBI NA that have since retired. I believe I am the only law
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey submitted the photo of Grace Mayberry’s banner. Morrison High School Art Instructor Tony Wright advises, “As you head down Main Street, make sure to look up. There [are] some new additions to the downtown, thanks to CAPA and the Morrison Schools Spring Art Show!” He was
Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL, recently opened its 10th annual Juried Art Show, partnering with Sauk Valley Community College. Nearly 80 pieces were entered into adult photography and fine arts categories and the children’s show. Entries are on display in the halls and lounge at the Academy
Today, on September 11, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., in Rock Island, IL, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos participated in the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Rock Island Arsenal. On the 17th anniversary of the events that took place on 9/11, Congresswoman Bustos delivered remarks following Deputy to the Commander Michael Hutchinson,
Editor’s note: Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Michael Leighton submitted winners’ names. The 46th Annual Youth Fishing Derby was held on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Lake Carlton in Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL. Sponsors of the popular, free event are the Whiteside County Sheriff’s