In spite of a weather forecast of several inches of snowfall predicted for the next day, on Friday, March 23, 2018, some current and past Whiteside County Fair Board members were thinking happily of spring and summer planters, to adorn entrances to the blue and brown commercial buildings. Around 11:00
On Thursday, March 22, 2018, Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan attended a significant Letter of Intent ceremony for a Senior athlete. In the Library, Dolan told assembled members of the Junior class, “This is the first signing this year. It’s an important step for the student. The opportunity
On Thursday, March 22, 2018, Reilly Dolan signed his Letter of Intent to wrestle for Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA. The signing was at approximately 2:40 p.m.
As Primary Election night came to a close, [on Tuesday, March 20, 2018,] all Kris Schmidt could do was sigh. “This journey has been a humbling experience,” said Schmidt, a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Whiteside County. “We have spent countless hours getting out to meet voters all over the
I am honored to be Whiteside County’s Democratic Nominee for the Office of Whiteside County Sheriff. Our Sheriff’s Office and our County are facing serious issues. Serious issues require serious leadership. As this County’s next Sheriff, I will work, tirelessly, to tackle head-on the challenges that we face. My
Chamber Coordinator Meridith Layne submitted this article and photos. Members of the Morrison Chamber Board surprised Ellen and Bart Smith of DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, with the March Because Nice Matters Award on Monday, March 19, 2018. They were nominated for their participation in many community
With the kind contributions from supporters of Citizens for Schmidt, Republican Sheriff Candidate Kristopher Schmidt was able to make a donation to the Wright Family Annual Easter Egg Hunt, on Monday, March 19, 2018. Surrounded with Coordinator John Wright and his family, Kris presented John with a $1000 check. It
With the love, support, and compassion of my family and friends who are concerned about our future, as well as committed to building a better life together for our families, I am seeking election to the office of Sheriff of Whiteside County. I am excited for the opportunity to work
Lieutenant John Booker is running on the Democratic ballot for the office of Whiteside County Sheriff. On Monday, March 19, he submitted this invitation to family, colleagues, and friends, to celebrate his victory in the Tuesday, March 20, 2018, Primary Election. He is running unopposed by Democratic candidates. Although his automatic
On Thursday, March 15, 2018, The American Legion turned 99 years old. The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, celebrated the milestone during their monthly meeting on Monday, March 12, with cake and ice cream. The oldest and youngest members present cut the cake. They are Service Officer Dennis
Editor’s note: Joan Vander Bleek submitted this 2017 Father-Daughter Dance photo of husband Luke and daughter Tessa. Dancing with My Dad It may come as a surprise to many of you that I love to dance. I know it seems strange, that a girl, whose favorite pastime is sitting in
Prior to taking the Chief of Police position, with the Albany[, IL,] Police Department, I worked as a Patrolman and Detective for the Moline[, IL,] Police Department. Moline is one of the busiest agencies in the Quad City area, averaging 66,000 calls for service each year. While working as a
“Our world came crashing down,” stated Brad Weets, Morrison, IL, when four-year-old son Jeg was diagnosed with Niemann-Pick Disease (NPC) in October 2017. The family’s health crisis drove Whiteside County Sergeant Kristopher Schmidt, far right, to action. He explained that crisis was one of two reasons for organizing a Law Enforcement
Editor’s note: On Friday, March 16, 2018, Whiteside County Sheriff Kelli Wilhelmi approved this publication of his Facebook post as a Letter to the Editor. I haven’t posted on here for awhile and have tried to keep my composure during the upcoming Sheriff’s Election. I just want all of you
People have been moved to help Brad and Jenna Weets of Morrison, IL, in their fight to bring awareness to Niemann-Pick Disease (NPC.) Their four-year-old son, Jeg, has been recently diagnosed with NPC. With ever-soaring medical bills and associated costs, we, as a community, would like to bring awareness to