Attorney Deckro Recognized for 58 Years of Legal Service

An Open House is scheduled for Attorney Stephen A. Deckro, on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. It is an to recognize his many years of professional services and to thank clients and friends for their support through the past 58 years. All are welcome at the Farm Bureau Conference Room, 100

“Roe Your Vote” March on October 8

The fifth annual Women’s March is the weekend of October 7-9, with marches planned for Saturday, October 8, 2022. The Women’s Wave is almost, here, with 345 marches planned from Hawaii to Maine and everywhere in between. Thousands of marchers are ready to take to the streets in a Women’s

Reagan Birthplace to Welcome Mayor of Grantham, England

Sean Sandrock submitted the press release and photos. The birthplace of President Ronald Wilson Reagan is pleased to welcome Mayor Graham Jeal of Grantham, England, on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at 111 S. Main Street, Tampico, Illinois 61283. Grantham is the birth town of former United Kingdom

Motorcycle Crash Leaves Man Deceased

On Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 2:42 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a one-vehicle traffic crash involving a motorcycle, in the area of 24163 Moline Road, in rural Sterling, IL. Upon investigation and after speaking with witnesses, a single motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Moline Road, when the motorcycle

Jesse White Urges Readers to Enter “Letters About Literature in Illinois”

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is encouraging students in grades four through 12 to enter the 2023 “Letters About Literature in Illinois” reading and writing competition. This contest is offered by the Illinois State Library’s Illinois Center for the Book. “Letters About Literature in Illinois” invites students

What to See at Heritage Canyon This Weekend

Take this pre-visit tour of Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, which comes to life on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, 2022.  Visit 11 buildings reminiscent of the late-1800s and explore the trails from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  Park downtown at Fulton Corp., and ride

Legionnaire Flag Burning September 25

  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and took the photograph. Morrison, IL, Morrison American Legion Post 328 held a 12:30 p.m. flag burning ceremony in Grove Hill Cemetery, on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Post Commander Larry Zuidema presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Morrison Lions Club, for

September 23 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 23, 2022. Arrests: No Arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 9-24-2022 Female Juvenile 16 Morrison, IL Speeding 9-26-2022 Jill M. Reyna

Seeking to Hire Morrison Police Chief

The City of Morrison, IL, is seeking applications, for the purpose of compiling a list of qualified applicants for the position of Chief of Police.  There is a vacancy for a Chief of Police. The current Chief of Police, after serving in Law Enforcement for 31+ years, has been appointed

September 26 Morrison City Council Report

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Monday, September 26, 2022, meeting of the Morrison City Council was opened with a Thank You to the City of Morrison, from Paint the Town coordinator John Martin. He wrote that the weather extinguished the usual gathering of artists and creative organizations,

Morrison Tech Receives $1.5 Million Funding

A significant local visit by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos took place at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. At 2:45 p.m., Rep. Bustos presented the college with a check for $1.5 million. The money was secured from Federal Community Project funding “that became available”

MIT Hosts Bruce Vojak Today

Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce that Bruce Vojak, Managing Director of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, LLC, will conduct a live presentation in the Parkinson Auditorium. He will speak at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Free registration is required, and lunch will

New City Administrator and Acting Police Chief

Mayor Scott Vandermyde announced two in-house position changes of City employees. “I am pleased to announce that at the regular meeting of Morrison City Council, on [Monday,] September 26, 2022, it was approved to name Brian Melton as City Administrator, effective October 1. 2022. “Brian Melton has a distinguished career

Three Die in Car Accident

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 11:07 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of Prophetstown Road near Gaulrapp Road in rural Rock Falls, IL, for a single-vehicle traffic crash. Upon further investigation, a Dodge Charger was traveling northbound on Prophetstown Road, lost control, and entered the east ditch,

Heritage Canyon Fall Festival October 1-2

Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, comes to life on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, 2022. Visit 11 buildings reminiscent of the late-1800s, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Park downtown at Fulton Corp., and ride the free shuttle to the Canyon entrance. Admission is $2