The fourth Tuesday of September is National Voter Registration Day, September 22, 2020, this year. This is 43 days before the General Election on Tuesday, November 3. There is plenty of time to register to vote. The registration period for the online voter registration system will close at 11:59 p.m.,
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 9/14/20 at 3:16 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 88 near milepost 40 for speeding. The driver, Jonathan W. Straughter, age 28, of Galesburg, IL, was issued citations for Speeding 84
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent thefts that occurred overnight Thursday, September 17, to Friday, September 18, 2020. Subject(s) stole air conditioner condenser units, from outside businesses in the Sterling Industrial Park area, off W. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. We are asking for the public’s assistance. If they
Whiteside County Health Department is working with the Majestic Pines Event Center, in Thomson, IL, while investigating potential exposures by an asymptomatic attendee, who was considered contagious, during a private event. Unfortunately, after working with the individuals involved, through the Contact Tracing Process, we have been unable to locate and
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 11, 2020. Arrests: On Saturday, September 12, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested David J. McNeeley, age 19 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by the State of
On 9-15-20 at 2:52 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies, Sterling Fire Department, and CGH EMS responded to a single-vehicle roll over crash with occupant injuries, on Emerson Road, east of U. S. Route 30. Darryl Beasley, age 54 of Sterling, IL, was driving eastbound on Emerson Road when he lost control
“Bethesda Blaze” Relay For Life Team would like to thank all who supported our fundraising events this past year. Whether you purchased something at the Christmas Goodies Sale, attended our Scotch Doubles Bowling event, purchased raffle tickets or luminaries, or made a personal donation, you helped make a difference in
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 9-9-20, at 8:27 p.m., Antoine J. Chewland, age 25 of Cedar Rapids, IA, was stopped for speeding on Interstate 88 at milemarker 15. Chewland was cited and bonded on the following charges: Driving While License
These subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On Thursday, September 10, 2020, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office executed a Search Warrant on a residence in rural Morrison, IL. The search warrant was issued as part of an investigation involving several burglaries throughout the County. As
Editor’s note: The photo represents one style of Voter Ballot Drop Box. Whiteside County, IL, voters will soon know what their Drop Box looks like. The upcoming, November 3, 2020, General Election is the first time such a convenience has been available. Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson stated a single
Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan announced, “Tonight’s Golf meet [on Wednesday, September 9, 2020,] hosted by Morrison at Deer Valley Golf Club, has been cancelled. A makeup date will be announced later. Tonight’s Cross Country meet at Rock Falls, IL, has been postponed until tomorrow, Thursday, September 10,
As of Tuesday, September 8, 2020, the Boil Order in Rock Falls, IL, has been lifted.
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The following 20 Arrests or Citations were issued in seven days, as part of the Labor Day weekend, by Whiteside County Deputies. On 8/31/20 at 9:37 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop, near IL
The City of Rock Falls, IL, residents and businesses are under a Boil Order, as of 8:00 a.m., Monday, September 7, 2020. The order is expected to last approximately 48 hours, so it should expire the morning of Wednesday, September 9. While in effect, municipal/tap water should not be used
Editor’s note: Dave Boyles submitted several Cameron, LA, photographs of the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. The first shows a pleasure boat that landed far from its home. Corrections have been made to the text. James “Dave” Boyles of Morrison, IL, left town on Friday, August 28, 2020, to offer support