Deputy Recorder Position Open

Whiteside County Recorder Dawn M. Young announces she is accepting applications for a Deputy Recorder. This is a full time position with benefits, located at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. The phone number is 815-772-5192. Applications are available at www.whiteside.org (see Job Openings) and are accepted

Happy National Nurses Week MCH

MCH Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted the press release and photo. From assisting with life-threatening crises in the emergency room, to caring for the elderly in their last moments, Nurses perform some of the most difficult and heartbreaking tasks in the medical world. As workers who perform essential healthcare tasks,

Motorcycle Caravan Paused in Morrison

Sharon Boles submitted the photographs. Perhaps you saw and/or heard a large number of motorcycles roar onto the downtown streets of Morrison, IL, on Saturday, May 14, 2022, about 1:00 p.m. They added shine and color in the early afternoon sunshine, as they arrayed their vehicles in clusters. The group

The Loft on Main Has Gobs of Gift Ideas

Sharon Boyles submitted the press release and photos. There are unique, hand-created gift ideas for someone special, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Graduations, Fathers Day, birthdays, weddings, retirements, and more are timely gifting occasions. For the golfer, the gallery has a free-standing or wall-mount

Barbara J. Sage (1954 – 2022)

Barbara J. Sage, 68, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in Iowa City, IA. Barb was born March 12, 1954, in Sterling, IL, to Neil and Barbara Joan (Callahan) Carlson. She was educated in the Tampico, IL, schools. She married

Carolyn Vandermyde (1944 – 2022)

Carolyn Vandermyde, 78, of Morrison, IL, died on May 15, 2022, at her home. Carolyn was born January 17, 1944, in Erie, IL, to Donald and Clara (Medema) Hamstra. She was a 1962 graduate of Erie High School and then earned a Nursing degree from Moline Lutheran School of Nursing

Brian G. Houzenga (1973 – 2022)

Brian G. Houzenga, 48, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at his home, of an apparent heart attack. Brian was born December 26, 1973, in Morrison, to Gene and Kristine (Zuidema) Houzenga. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1992 graduate of Morrison High

United Way Starts Free Lunches June 1

Let’s Feed Our Children Provides Free Meals to Whiteside County Children.  With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out.  United Way of Whiteside County will provide free meals to children all summer long. “Our program provides kids in Whiteside County

May 22 Museum Flag Program

In advance of Memorial Day, Morrison Historical Society offers a program by Stephanie Vavra, featuring the flag of the United States of America and four variations of The Pledge of Allegiance. The event is on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Doors open

Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Police Officers

National Police Week will be observed from Wednesday, May 11, through Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will hold ceremonies, including the 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil, to honor fallen Officers whose names have recently been added to the Memorial. The 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil will

Merry Month of May on Third Thursday

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host Third Thursday, during the prettiest month of the year, on May 19, 2022, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors open. Come in and say hello! Male and female community members are invited to relax in

Chief Melton Visits American Government Class

Brian Bartoz submitted this feature and photograph. Chief Brian Melton, head of the Morrison, IL, Police Department, discussed his career in Law Enforcement, during a visit to Morrison High School’s Period 4 American Government class, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He provided an overview of various State and Federal Law

May 6 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 29, 2022. Arrests: On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at approximately 1:28 a.m., Morrison Police responded to the area of Greenland Drive, Morrison, IL, regarding the sound of gunshots. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged

April 29 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 29, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, April 30, 2022, at approximately 6:06 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 409 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, regarding a trespassing complaint. As a result of the investigation into the complaint, Morrison Police arrested Kelly L.

Fill A Bag. Help Feed Families.

Second Saturday in May is an initiative of the National Association of Letter Carriers, who sponsor the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Community members are urged to fill a “bag [with] healthy, non-perishable food items and place it by your mailbox, for your letter carrier to pick up and