Two recent graduates of Morrison High School, Morrison, IL, earned notable recognition from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC.) The Blood Center established the Student IMPACT Award to honor students who show exemplary support of their blood supply. Blood products from MVRBC supply Morrison Community Hospital, among others. The 2020
On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the Whiteside County Health Department advised there was an inmate who tested positive for COVID-19. The situation surrounding the inmate who tested positive is the following. Our Whiteside County inmate has been in the care and custody of Whiteside County Jail since Thursday, March 12.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 17, 2020. Arrests: On Sunday, July 19, 2020, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Tyler J. Merema, age 35 of Rock Falls, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County,
City of Morrison, IL, hydrant flushing will be conducted the week of Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, 2020. Flushing helps maintain water quality and ensures hydrants are in good working condition for fire protection. Customers could experience low water pressure and/or rusty water. Customers are urged to let
With coronavirus a continuing concern as the General Election approaches, Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson encourages voters to consider voting by mail. It is a safe, secure, and convenient option to in-person voting. The Illinois General Assembly this year passed an election bill. It requires County Clerks to send Vote
On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at approximately 4:21 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call from Union Pacific Railway, of an incident involving a pedestrian and their train, in an area just east of the Jackson Street railroad crossing in Morrison. A Union Pacific Railway train was
Whiteside County Health Department and Johnnie’s Tap, Fulton, IL, are working together after a COVID-19 exposure by contagious individuals. After working with the location to review the situation, we have decided to issue a general release. This is due to the extended potential for exposure, typical visit duration, and difficulty
Whiteside County Health Department and Sterling Moose Family Center are working together, after a COVID-19 exposure by a contagious patron who was not showing symptoms. After working with the location to review the situation, WCHD decided to issue a general release. This is due to the extended potential for exposure,
Whiteside County Health Department and Sterling Moose Family Center are working together after a COVID-19 exposure by a contagious patron who was not showing symptoms. After working with the location to review the situation we have decided to issue a general release. This is due to the extended potential for
Whiteside County Health Department and Whiskey Barrel Saloon in Rock Falls, IL, are working closely together, [regarding] COVID-19 exposures by contagious individual(s) who were not showing symptoms. The Whiskey Barrel released a statement [Tuesday, July 14, 2020,] on Facebook and is joining the Health Department for this [Monday, July 20,
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 6, 2020. Arrests: On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Morrison Police arrested Jamie C. Given, age 39 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Given with Violation of
Dear Editor: 2020 was the year for a “Corona Twist” to our annual Golf Outing fundraising event for Rock River Hospice & Home. Working with Deer Valley Golf Club, we were able to rework the format into Golf for Hospice Week 2020. We are appreciative and thankful for the support
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Report July 4, 2020 Early Saturday morning, July 4, 2020, Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle fire east of Harmon, IL. Evidence collected at the scene linked the vehicle to a homicide in South Carolina that occurred on Sunday, June 28. The suspects from
Sidonna Mahaffey, owner of Mahaffey’s On Main Street, and “Upcycle Junkie” will co-sponsor a Ladies Night Out and DIY Craft Class, on Friday, July 17, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy complimentary wine and snacks and an evening of companionship and fun. Required registration closes on Wednesday, July 15,
This is a photograph of Jason A. Chapman, 43 years old, of Sterling, IL. Chapman is the victim in the homicide investigation being conducted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police. “This is a very active investigation at this time,” stated Sheriff John Booker. I will not