Whiteside County Health Department will be pausing Walk-In Immunizations on Wednesdays. County residents needing immunizations will be able to make an appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are taking this step in response to the current high demand for various types of immunizations;
State Representative Tony McCombie is partnering with Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, to host a free, community paper shredding event, on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Times are 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at 211 Locust Street, Sterling, IL. The location is Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Residents
Seven-and-a-half months ago TBK Bank, 211 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, awarded a generous donation of $500 to the future Morrison Bark Park. Pictured left-to-right were members of the “On the Move with Parks and Recreation” committee and TBK Bank staff: Nick Volckmann (OTM); Bob Smith (TBK); Kathy Schmidt (OTM);
The Illinois Health Care Association has announced the winner of the 2021 IHCA Excellence Award for Long-Term Care Centers. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, was chosen as this year’s recipient of the award. The award was presented during the 2021 Opening General Session at the Association’s Annual Convention
Celebrate the almost-completion of the E. 200 block of Main Street, Morrison, IL, during a Block Party for the family and adults. Free events and activities take place from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., brought to the public by the Department of Fun and business/organizations in the 200 E. Main block.
On Friday, October 15, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department was saddened to announce 1 death (1) 70s and six new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. Cases: (2) Under 20; (1) 20s; (1) 50s; (1) 60s; (1) 70s. There were ten recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are
As of Monday, October 18, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden ordered that United States flags be lowered to Half-Staff immediately, through Friday, October 22, in honor of former Secretary of State General Colin Powell.
Mike Mills posted on Facebook, “The 30 West crew was back together last night [Sunday, October 17, 2021,] for an epic rehearsal! Thanks to the Morrison ‘Department of Fun’ LeAnn Schaefer, Brad Yaklich, and Amanda Olson Cook; you rock. “We will be performing this Saturday[, October 23,] from 5:00 to
October 21, 2021, is the public’s next opportunity to enjoy “Third Thursday” at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The gallery is a monthly venue for coffee, juice, treats, and good conversation. Start your day with friends or colleagues; meet someone to enjoy the experience. This
The Annual Wa Tan Ye Brunch will host Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton, with a program about scams, frauds, and what to do if you have been a victim. The brunch is Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Breakfast casseroles, muffins, rolls, bread, fruit, coffee, tea, and juice are
Morrison Community Hospital Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted this article and photographs. On September 11, 2019, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, broke ground for a two-year, $20,500,000 expansion. The MCH Foundation’s expansion included five new Emergency bays, a new, state-of-the-art Operating Room, eight new Medical/Surgical rooms,
Help Resthave Care & Rehabilitation celebrate 60 years of serving our community, on Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Drive through for a free meal and a commemorative gift, as a token of appreciation from Resthave Care & Rehabilitation.
Whiteside County TRIAD shred event is today, Thursday, October 14, 2021, in Erie, IL, at the corner of Main Street and 9th Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The location is Erie Police Department, 740 Main Street, in the alleyway. Participants will drive up, and TRIAD members will remove
Kaywyn Beswick supplied the photos. Members of St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, hosted a pro-life gathering, on Sunday, October 3, 2021, in opposition to abortions. Supporters of “Life Chain” met at the northwest corner of E. Lincolnway and N. Jackson Street from 2:00 to 3:00
Editor’s note: The following news report by WQAD Author Katrina Lamansky was published Monday, October 4, 2021, at 11:19 a.m. Social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are having connectivity issues on desktop and mobile devices. According to DownDetector, where internet users can report website outages, all three social