Doggie Dress Up Contest

Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, in Morrison, IL, will host a community Doggie Dress Up Contest, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. It will be held at Morrison Bark Park, 700 N. Genessee Street. There is a $10 contestant fee. Rock Valley Therapy has been

K-12 Spring Art Fair 2023

Make Mother’s weekend in Morrison, IL, extra sweet, with the inclusion of a visit to Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, on Saturday, May 13, or Sunday, May 14, 2023. Show hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., showcasing youthful talents in art and band. On Saturday, May 13,

April 28 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 28, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 4-29-2023 Ashlie Ernst  35 Morrison, IL No Valid Registration 4-30-2023 Cheyenne Asbury 36 Rochelle,

Let’s Feed Our Children Has Free Meals

United Way of Whiteside County (UWWC) is taking action against summer hunger. The organization is proud to announce the return of the Feed Our Children, free, summer lunch program. It will provide free meals to children across the County, from Wednesday, May 31, through Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The program

Timber Lake Apprenticeship Grants for Teens

The Illinois Arts Council has awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a grant to continue their paid Apprentice Program, for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. TLP is accepting applications for the apprenticeship program through Friday, May 26, 2023. Timber Lake Playhouse, operating in its 62th season, hires

1st-in-Nation Legislation to Prevent Book Bans Approved

Landmark legislation designed to prevent book banning passed the Illinois Senate on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced. It awaits the Governor’s signature. HB 2789 sets a Nationwide precedent in the fight against book bans, as libraries and Librarians face unprecedented censorship of books and resources,

May 5-6 Heritage Canyon Dutch Days

Take a spring stroll into the past at a recreated pioneer village beside the Mississippi River.  Join the Early American Crafters and guest interpreters at Heritage Canyon on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the annual Dutch Days celebration.  The location

Unfounded Report of River Accident

On Monday, May 1, 2023, at 5:05 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to Lawrence Park in Sterling, IL, for a report of a woman in the water. Responding and assisting with this report were Sterling, and Rock Falls, IL, Police and Sterling and Rock Falls Fire Departments. The reporting female

Andresen Nature Center Open May 5-6

Editor’s note: Also visit Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth Street, next door to Andresen Nature Center, on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Visit 11 buildings and the grounds. Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL, will celebrate

Sheriff’s Office Distracted Driving Enforcement Results

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced it issued 11 Citations for hands-free law violations. Six Citations were issued for other violations. Nine warnings were issued during the April 2023 Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. “We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason–to save lives,” said Sheriff John F. Booker.

Fly U. S. Flags at Half-Staff May 7

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. ordered U. S. flags to half-staff until sunset, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.  There were 79 Firefighters who died in 2022.

County Community Health Clinic Mobile Physicals

The Whiteside County Community Health Clinic will offer appointment-only physicals at High Schools in Whiteside County in May and July 2023. Mobile physical clinics are being offered early and at schools throughout the County, to help students and parents prepare for next year. Illinois requires physicals for all children who

MCUD6 Board Changes

Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Monday, April 24, 2023, meeting of the Morrison School Board of Education produced exits and an opening, along with new leadership chairs being filled.  The evening opened with Superintendent Scott Vance showing of appreciation to two departing Board members (Jim Ridley, 16 years,

Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society Features Stagecoaches

Join Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society for an enlightening program and refreshments at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 15, 2023, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. Tom Wadsworth of Dixon, IL, will speak to “The Role of the Stagecoach in the Formation of Northwestern Illinois.” His