Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 26, 2020. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Jarrett F. Wiebenga, age 19 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than
On Sunday, July 5, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a residence located in the 24000 block of Front Street, (Como), rural Sterling, IL, for a deceased male subject. The deceased is a male in is 40s who was found in the front yard of his
Secretary of State Jesse White and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced two new laws that took effect Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Both measures establish tougher penalties for drivers who seriously injure others while texting and driving and for drivers who cause severe injury to pedestrians. Said White, “Drivers
Whiteside County Highway Department announces the closure of Stropes Road to all traffic, effective Monday, July 6, 2020, until further notice The project is estimated to take two months to complete. Stropes Road is approximately 1/2 mile west of Meredosia Road. The work site is located eight miles south of
Dear Editor:I am a concerned citizen, and I hope that everyone will take a minute to consider my thoughts. As a society, we pay incredible sums of money to fund organizations of highly qualified Doctors, health care professionals, analysts, researchers, etc. at the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 6-23-20 at 10:24 p.m. Slade C. Jacob, age 21 of LaSalle, IL, was stopped for speeding on U. S. Route 30 east of Morrison, IL. Jacob was cited for Speeding 66/55 MPH and Unlawful Possession of
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 12, 2020. Arrests: On Saturday, June 20, 2020, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Joseph A. Veselko, age 36 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging
On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2020, 20 members of Morrison Rotary Club, spouses, and Stan Steines’s daughters serenaded Dr. Richard Vandermyde on his 90th birthday. The party goers met in Dr. Vandermyde’s drivway. He commented that Father’s Day was especially exciting for him, since he had his four sons
Morrison High School will offer a Summer Driver Education class from Monday, July 6, to Wednesday, July 29, 2020. During the four-week course, students will complete the 30-hour classroom portion via remote learning (through Zoom and Google Classroom.) They will complete six hours of on-road driving time and six hours
The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in Federal funding will flow into communities, every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many aspects of every community, no matter the size; no matter the location. Online, phone, and mailed self-responses continue
City of Morrison Public Services Director Lori Matlack submitted the 2019 Water Quality Report, which evaluated ground water samples. The information can be accessed through the City website at http://www.morrisonil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2019-CCR-Report.pdf. Copies of the full report are available at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.
The Editor preregistered online for a new Real ID Driver’s License on Friday, June 19, 2020. Arriving at the Chadwick, IL, facility in the late afternoon, it took exactly 11 minutes to complete the process. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White launched an online application program, to reduce processing time
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, June 5, 2020. Arrests: On Sunday, June 7, 2020, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Carlos J. Rosado, age 31 of Clinton, IA. The traffic
Whiteside County property taxes are due Friday, June 12, 2020, as one-of-two installments or entirely. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents may not make in-person payments at the County Collector’s Office. Payment options include the following. Use a slender, black, drop box just inside the Law Enforcement building to leave