Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi wishes to alert viewers of a telephone scam in the area, in which callers pose as the Internal Revenue Service. “They tell you they are auditing, or have audited, your taxes, and you owe a penalty. This is a high-pressure scam. You are told you
Janie Vogel, 71, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison. Janie was born April 3, 1943, in Charleston, WV, to Chester and Julia (Shea) Platt. She graduated from Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, MI. After high school, Janie attended the
Dick L. Gruhn, 73 years old, of Lanark, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014, in his home. He was born on February 18, 1941, in Clinton, IA, the son of John and Helen (Lindstrom) Gruhn. He was a 1959 graduate of Lanark High school. On April 16, 1961,
Animal lovers unite with Triumph Community Bank, as we dedicate Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, 2014, to animal welfare. Donations to local animal shelters will be accepted at all Triumph Community Bank branches. We ask the community to help us support these shelters by donating pet food, treats,
Jamie A. Rodriguez submitted this fair report. During the Thursday, August 14, 2014, morning Jr. Beef Show at the 144th Whiteside County Fair, exhibitors Lucas Ebersole, right, and his friend Kayleb Lipe, left, both of Milledgeville, IL, showed their first place Cow and Calf. The animals are Commercial Maine Beef
On Sunday, August 24, 2014, local residents are invited to celebrate Rally Day at Ebenezer Reformed Church, located at 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Rally Day is a time to enjoy the start of a new church year. Worship will be held in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m., followed
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 18, 2014. Arrests: On Monday, August 4, 2014, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Mika R. Peregrine, age 24 of Sterling, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Peregrine
On Monday, August 11, 2014, American Legion Post #328, 306 E. Main Street, in Morrison, IL, had a new American flag installed. Member Milton Bush, Morrison, routinely brings his lift to handle this task.
Gary Dale Harvey, 48, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, August 15, 2014, at Provena Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL. Gary was born January 7, 1966, in Rock Island, IL, to Dale L. and Betty A. (Seyller) Harvey. He graduated from Morrison High School in Morrison, IL. Gary worked at
Dorothy M. Vos, 83, of Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 14, 2014, at the nursing home. Dorothy was born July 27, 1931, in Morrison, to Donald G. and Kathryn (Rose) Zuidema. She was educated in the rural Green Valley Grade School and was a graduate
On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, an attempt at restitution was set into place for two half-brothers who destroyed a significant portion of Main Street, Prophetstown, IL. In the alley behind a string of businesses and retail shops–several with residences atop–they started a dumpster on fire, in the early morning of
Jenna Reavy, 12 of Morrison, IL, arrived at the Whiteside County Fair Secretary’s office with but five seconds to spare, in order to claim her bicycle on Thursday, August 14, 2014. She has a bike and rides it to school every day. Now, Reavy will give that bicycle to her
Jaden Hamilton, 7, of Morrison, IL, was the second name called in the 6:00 p.m. Bicycle Give Away Wednesday, August 13, 2014. The Hamilton family needed some joy this week. Alicia and Mike Cozzie, Coz-E Corner Convenience Store owners, donated the “Exploit” mountain bike, which Jaden will grow into. Alicia came
Jean Eggemeyer, Morrison, IL, and 5-year-old daughter Anna, awaited announcement of the 6:00 p.m. winner of the Bicycle Give Away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, outside the Secretary’s office. Kiera Turner, 9, of East Dubuque, IL, also waited to hear her name called and wore a big smile as she
With Morrison Community Unit District #3 starting school on Monday, August 18, 2014, Morrison Police Department urges the community to drive carefully and watch for children. Children will be walking or riding bicycles to school. Vehicular traffic will increase during school hours, as well. The Morrison Police want to make