Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Rock Falls

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, shortly after 7:05 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash, on Dixon Avenue west of Stacie Lane. Sheriff’s Office members of the Crash Reconstruction Unit determined the motorcycle, operated by 46-year-old Shawn Keane of Dixon, IL, traveled eastbound on Dixon

March 2024 ISEA Wrestling Results

Junior High Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted the report and photos: “The Three Amigos Medal at State.” It was another great showing at the IESA State Wrestling Tournament for the Morrison Junior High School Colts. They qualified three wrestlers and brought home three State medals. Uryah Wright, Cael Wright, and

March 8 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made, and Citations issued since Friday, March 8, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 3-12-2024 Charles Bohn 32 Rock Falls, IL Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration The public is

March 14 is Pi Day

March 14, 2024, is an amusing day of observance.  Normally, people acknowledge 3/14 as “Pi Day,” because those three numbers are the beginning of the “irrational” number, pi, from the Greek alphabet. Pi is the most recognized mathematical constant in the world.  Scholars often consider pi the most important and

Screening of Emmy Winning Documentary March 12

What unites us is more important than what divides us. Emmy-winning filmmakers Tammy and Kelly Rundle of Fourth Wall Films turn their lens on a network of people and organizations, in Iowa and Illinois, who are working toward improved water quality in the Upper Mississippi watershed. The Rundles’ new documentary

New Parking at County Health Department

Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) is excited to announce we have begun construction expansion for the Community Health Clinic, 1300 W. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL. This will include space for additional services. Also, for anyone visiting the Community Health Clinic, an expanded Waiting Area will reduce confusion and provide

March 10 Girl Scout Sunday

Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, invited the public to attend the annual Girl Scout Sunday worship, on March 10, 2024. Pastor Sun-Ah Kang officiated the 9:00 a.m. service and message to Girl Scouts. Prior to, and during, the worship service nine girls took various roles. They

Morrison Taste of Ireland 2024

From east-to-west and north-to-south in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, 2024, these 17 Morrison, IL, businesses will offer a variety of foods and beverages. Choose from corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish. Several options are available currently

Scholastic Bowl Team Summary

Jim Hardesty took the photo at Warren, IL, High School. Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl Coach Brian Bartoz commented on his team’s efforts, at the close of their season. “I’m proud of our team’s 45-20 overall record this season. Team members worked hard to develop their skills in multiple subject

Vintage Postcard Program March 19

This vintage, holiday postcard was sent to Morrison, IL, in 1909. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Odell Public Library and Illinois Humanities invite you to attend “The Happy Invention: History and Significance of Picture Postcards.” The location is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison. Katherine Hamilton-Smith

Turn Clocks Ahead and Test Smoke Alarms

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024. When this annual event occurs, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward, to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire

March 1 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 1, 2024. Arrests: On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at approximately 3:28 a.m., Morrison Police Department was dispatched to 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, to investigate a complaint of a homeless individual. During the investigation it was discovered Jamison

March 8 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry #2

Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host their second Lenten Fish Friday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, on March 8, 2024.

Daylight Saving Time Begins March 10

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2:00 a.m.  Turn your clocks ahead one hour, before going to bed on Saturday, March 9, to wake up to the correct Daylight Saving Time. Appliances, watches, vehicle clocks, other household or business clocks will need to be adjusted–unless they are

Wright Brothers and Modglin Earn State Berths

Junior High Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this feature and photographs. Well-wishers, staff, and students at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, will hold a send-off Friday morning, March 8, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m. Three State Wrestling qualifiers are chasing a State title: left-to-right, Eli Modglin, Uryah