Editor’s Saturday, June 13, 2020, update: The inmate was Timothy Rippy, 59, of Lyndon, IL. On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at approx. 4:35 p.m., Whiteside County Correctional Deputies responded to male inmate in his 50s, who was unresponsive and not breathing. The Correctional Deputies began CPR and requested an ambulance
On Sunday June 7, 2020, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office began a search of the Rock Creek, in the area of Spring Valley Road, rural Whiteside County. Due to limitations, the search was restarted at 8:00 a.m., on Monday, June 8, 2020. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office assisting the Illinois State
The Rally Against Hate’s “No Hate” sign has become a traveling feature. On Monday, June 8, 2020, it is on display on Sycamore Street, Morrison, IL. Trent Bush stated it will be seen at local homes “a few days at a time[, but] it might depend on rain.” Call him
During the first week of June 2020, Greg Pruis, Morrison, IL, was upset. He felt compelled to take action, “after the news last week” about the Police murder of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, MN, and days of rioting across the Country to protest that act. “First, I thought I was
During World War II, wave after wave of Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, D-Day. They waded directly into perilous fire from Nazi gunners atop the hills. It was a savage slaughter of unprotected young men. Still, they persisted, earning a significant victory. That
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 6-02-20 at 8:17 a.m. Whiteside County Deputies, Sterling Fire, and CGH EMS responded to a two-vehicle, personal-injury crash at the intersection of Freeport and Fulfs Roads. A vehicle driven by a 17-year-old Sterling, IL, male was
On Monday, June 1, 2020, the Morrison Police Department received a report of a burglary to the horse barns at the Whiteside County Central Agricultural Society (Fairgrounds), where an undisclosed amount of horse tack was stolen. The horse tack belonged to White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA.) As the result
United Way of Whiteside County (UWWC) has received a $10,000 grant. The organization is collaborating with its partner agency, Tri-County Opportunities Council, and the City of Fulton to distribute the funds to households in Fulton, IL. Monies will be provided to households that have fallen behind on rent, mortgage, or
Morrison, IL, American Legion Post 328 Legionnaires will retrieve the gravestone flags, on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Community volunteers are greatly appreciated. Rendezvous at the Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance shed at 7:00 a.m. Please wear a mask or face covering.
On Sunday, May 24, 2020, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) released the Phase 3 Guidelines, for Reopening Businesses and Returning People to Work Safely, https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/pages/restoreILP3.aspx. The Department of Health spokesperson, Cory Law, announced on Wednesday, May 27, that the County is within the State’s guidelines for reopening.
Lloyd DeShane has organized an old fashioned, Sunday drive through Whiteside County, beginning at 1:00 p.m., on May 31, 2020. The caravan will depart Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The public is invited to join the cruise. “We are practicing social distancing rules set by our
The State of Illinois released Phase 3 Guidelines for reopening businesses and returning individuals to work safely. This information can be found on the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) website. Included are both common and specific guidelines, as well as tool kits with digital and print resources
A rainy morning on Monday, May 25, 2020, by 11:00 a.m. had given way to bright, sunny skies and a warm breeze, stiff enough to unfurl an American flag of grand proportions. Usually Morrison, IL, Memorial Day parades include Community State Bank’s 50′ by 30′ banner displayed laterally, carried by
Today, Monday, May 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. CST, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will interview local Gold Star mother Brenda Bland of Elmwood, IL, in honor of Memorial Day. Blands son, Marine Corporal Benjamin D. Desilets, was killed carrying out combat operations in Iraq, on May 22, 2007, during Operation Iraqi
Celebrating birthdays for most families begins at age one. with the occurrance of Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street has no residents who will reach 95 years of age this year. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue has #? residents who have celebrated, or