Luanne Bruckner submitted the press release and photo. The Thomson, IL, Lions Club has erected a plaque at the York Community Library to commemorate the charter members. Thomson Lions Club was organized on July 22, 1957. The Club was sponsored by Morrison Lions Club and consisted of the following members.
On Monday, November 7, 2022, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots, for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) County and Urban County Committee elections, to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the Country. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these committee members, who make important decisions about
Morrison Historical Society invites area citizens to a presentation featuring over 200 rural schools in Whiteside County. Those who attended a one-room schoolhouse will enjoy this topic. Come reminisce or share your story. The final program of the Morrison Historical Society 2022 series will begin at 1:30 p.m., on Sunday,
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 28, 2022. Arrests: On Sunday, November 6, 2022, at approximately 1:16 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Coty A. Mitchell, age 34 of Dixon, IL, near the intersection of Bishop Road and E.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chairman Sean Patrick Maloney issued the following statement on Eric Sorensen’s win, in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. “Congratulations to Eric Sorensen on this hard-fought victory and for keeping this competitive district blue. As a meteorologist, Eric has earned the trust
Join Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., for an interesting program: “A Fire of Straw in Bureau County.” The Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, is the location. There is no fee to attend and refreshments will be served. Our
The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their annual Holiday Remembrance Program, on Sunday, November 13, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at their Morrison Chapel, 404 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The Holiday Remembrance Program is a special service offered to
On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) issued a statement following the news that Eric Sorensen was elected to Illinois’ 17th Congressional District: “Yesterday, the residents of Northwest and Central Illinois chose to stand for democracy, freedom and a future where we work together, instead of tearing each
Tonight, Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a 5th grade Veterans Day Concert, in the High School auditorium. The location is 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Music teacher Samantha Scholl invites families, veterans, and the general public to attend this tribute and to acknowledge her students’
Below are some results of the Tuesday, November 8, 2022, General Election major contests. Click here to see the complete election results: https://il-whiteside.pollresults.net. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT: It calls for addition of Section 25 to Article 1 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution that would add a new section to the Bill of
A live nativity scene is being organized as part of the Fulton Christmas Walk on Friday, December 2, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to portray the characters of the Holy Nativity. Each volunteer will be asked to take part in the scene for 30 minutes. The
This Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022, the American Red Cross is recognizing veterans who continue their service in local communities across the Country. As disasters roil communities, veterans are donning the Red Cross vest and lending a hand to those in need in their local communities. At military bases
On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, the Editor was an Illinois Election Judge at the Union Grove Precinct, photographed below. I had contacted Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson recently, to volunteer as a Poll Worker. Nelson was pleased, because the County needs Election Judges. Within days a 100-page “Election Judge Manual,
Thank you to everyone who supported the November 5 and 6, 2022, Odell Public Library Book and Bake Sale, by donating and/or buying books and goodies! Thank you to Farmers National Bank for the classy bags for carrying purchases. The Book Sale continues in the library at 307 S. Madison
Dear Editor: The voters of this County have once again spoken. It is my life’s greatest honor tocontinue to be the Sheriff of Whiteside County. I have so many people to thank tonight [Tuesday, November 8, 2022]–far more than I could ever mention in a short speech. Over the next