Editor’s note: Defendant Charles Von Holten has plead guilty to Child Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse of two granddaughters. The plea agreement, drafted Thursday, April 14, 2022, offers Von Holten four years of probation. April 19 update: The case will come before Honorable Judge Trish Senneff on Wednesday, June
On Monday morning, April 18, 2022, Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker stated, “Deputies are on scene of a residence north of Sterling, IL, in rural Whiteside County, following a 911 call regarding a shooting. A death investigation is being conducted at this time. There is no danger to the
Editor’s note: This Letter to the Editor is from Arminda Von Holten. The case will come before Honorable Judge Trish Senneff on Tuesday, April 19, at 9:00 a.m. The Courthouse opens at 8:30. Family and friends, We are trying to find personal legal representation this weekend, because according to our
I am writing to notify you of a Victims’ Rights Rally happening in Morrison, IL, today, Monday, April 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., on the N.E. corner of Cherry Street and IL Route 30. [Chad and Arminda Von Holten] found out late Friday afternoon, April 15, that the State’s Attorney
Athletic Director Gregg Dolan sent this announcement. As of today, Monday, April 18, 2022, High School Baseball and Softball games against Monmouth-Roseville in Morrison, IL, have been postponed. A make-up date will be set soon.
Media Director Karla Burn submitted this feature and the pictures. Copper, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Therapy dog, visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Thursday March 31, 2022. He is a Golden Doodle, whose sire and dam were a Golden Retriever and Poodle. He brought his
Ministry Coordinator Rich Criss submitted this article and photograph. The Morrison Emmanuel Reformed Church’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 13th annual Spring cantata, “We Will Stand!” It will be presented in three performances, Friday and Sunday evenings, May 13 and
On Wednesday evening, April 13, 2022, Illinois House Democrats advanced SB 2803, which appropriates $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, towards the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund. The bill that was passed by House Democrats addresses only 60% of the $4.5 billion debt in the State, that
Leprechauns were among us, who visited The Loft on Main’s Third Thursday morning gathering, on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2022. Left-to-right were Mark and Jean Zinnen; Sharon Boyles; Marcia Haag; Joan Vander Bleek; Dave Boyles. The Zinnens left that evening for Ireland; the next day, they began collecting rainbows
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photographs. One of the elite care and rehabilitation centers in the State was the destination of the young of Whiteside County, on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. Anticipating Easter, boys and girls responded to an invitation by Resthave Care &
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and submitted the pictures. On Good Friday, April 15, 2022, the annual Morrison, IL, Crosswalk, arranged by the Morrison Ministers Council, originated at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, and concluded at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson
Legislation from State Representative Tony McCombie, Savanna, IL, will soon make acquiring licensing to fish, hunt, and camp in Illinois easier, for veterans and active-duty members of the military. HB4680 amended the Department of Natural Resources Civil Administrative Code, Fish and Aquatic Life Code, and the Wildlife Code, so that
Sweet corn has long been a staple of many households throughout Illinois. To honor the importance of sweet corn to Illinois, State Representative Tony McCombie, of Savanna, IL, has passed HB4766. The Bill designates August 1st of each year as “Sweet Corn Appreciation Day.” “Sweet corn was always a favorite
Brian Bartoz wrote this feature. Twenty-one students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, during an evening ceremony in the auditorium. Students were selected based on four criteria: academic credentials (3.5 GPA or higher); leadership in school and community activities;
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet in the Hearing Room at the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, for a Special Meeting. It will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 6:15 p.m. The Agenda follow. CALL TO ORDER MOTION: To award and approve ResolutionA. Section