Sandra Lea “Gigi” Grau (1937 – 2023)

It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Lea “Gigi” Grau, from Morrison, IL, announces her passing, at Allure of Prophetstown, on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the age of 86. Sandra Lea was born on February 9, 1937, in Chillicothe, IL, to Irvin and Elsie Mae (Cooper)

CGH Home Nursing is Premier Provder

CGH Home Nursing has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Premier Performer,” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score, that ranked in the top 5% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022 calendar year. The annual SHPBest™ award program was created to acknowledge Home Health Agencies

25th Annual Stop the Hate, Show the Love Event

The Clinton Peace Coalition, under the auspices of “Living Peace 365,” invites individuals, families, organizations, and people of all ages to join our 25th annual Stop the Hate/Show the Love celebration. For 25 years, the event has stood as a meaningful way for the community to gather, make a statement

Driver Arrested for Criminal Speed

On Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 3:35 p.m., a Whiteside County Deputy conducting traffic enforcement, on IL Route 40 near Star Road, observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The Deputy locked the vehicle’s speed on radar at 94 MPH in the 55 MPH speed zone. A

Online Marketplace for Whiteside County Businesses

In a groundbreaking move to support local economies and small businesses, Whiteside County is proud to unveil its latest initiative, the “Shop Where I Live Whiteside County Marketplace.” This innovative online platform provides a seamless and convenient way for small businesses within the County to expand their digital presence and

“The World of Dental Forensics”

The challenge of mystery-solving and criminal justice is a popular topic for movies and series for live streaming in the entertainment world today. But, how does Dental Forensics truly aid in modern day investigations?  Find out from the experts. Volunteer millers will host Traci (VanderPloeg) Kraemer, a current Dental Assistant,

September 15 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 15, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 9-15-2023 Allan Meinsma 24 Mt. Carroll, IL No Valid Registration 9-15-2023 Male Juvenile 17 Morrison,

Betty Lou Pashon (1935 – 2023)

Betty Lou Pashon, 87, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Betty was born on November 10, 1935, in Webster City, IA, the daughter of John and Rose (Brown) Leopard. She was employed as a Teller at Sterling Federal

Donald Lee Domdey (1939 – 2023)

Donald Lee Domdey, 83, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. Don was born on October 23, 1939, in Morrison to Ralph and Sarah (Rogers) Domdey. He was a 1957 Morrison High School graduate. On December 14, 1956, he was

Chair Yoga with Kaywyn Beswick

Editor’s note: The building is at the northwest corner of N. Cherry Street and U. S. 30 (former St. Mary Catholic Church.) Registered Yoga Teacher Kaywyn Beswick of Morrison, IL, has news to share. “I will be teaching a Chair Yoga class two Saturdays a month, at the KT3 Fitness

September 21 Third Thursday

Start your Thursday, September 21, 2023, morning with residents, friends, and visitors inside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. First time attendees of these monthly get-togethers will be welcomed. Invite someone who needs some company or to get out of their residence for a bit. The

The Whiteside Forum 2023-2024 Season

The Whiteside Forum, established in 1985, is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit, community group, which sponsors presentations and discussions of issues of importance and interest to the public. Issues chosen for Conferences have an international dimension, as well as local interest and importance. The organization is supported entirely by individual, special, and

Rare/Old Coin Evaluations at Farmers National Bank

Editor’s note: During my childhood, every time Great-Aunt Effie visited her sister (my grandmother), she presented my siblings, cousins, and me with a shiny, new, silver dollar. As an adult I still had 21 of them. Finally, I attended an evaluation event in Morrison and sold them them for $200.

Arrest for Methamphetamine Possession

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Whiteside County Deputies investigated a suspicious vehicle at 1025 12th Street, in Erie, IL. During the investigation, Deputies identified a male subject sitting in the front driver’s seat of the GMC pickup truck, as Evan R. Ward, 30 years old, of Milan, IL. A search

Whiteside Forum Program: Energy Facts and Fiction

The Whiteside Forum kicks off their 2023-2024 Season with guest expert Wolf Koch speaking to Energy Today 2023–Facts and Fiction, on Sunday afternoon, September 24, 2023. The venue is the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. This event will begin at 2:00 p.m.