Gary Bechtal, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his home. Gary was born on July 8, 1942, in Morrison, to Everett and Carlene (McKee) Bechtel. He was a 1960 graduate of Fulton High School. After high school, he attended Morrison Institute of Technology and was part
Megan Linke submitted this announcement in honor of her father.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 28, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 4-29-2023 Ashlie Ernst 35 Morrison, IL No Valid Registration 4-30-2023 Cheyenne Asbury 36 Rochelle,
United Way of Whiteside County (UWWC) is taking action against summer hunger. The organization is proud to announce the return of the Feed Our Children, free, summer lunch program. It will provide free meals to children across the County, from Wednesday, May 31, through Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The program
The Illinois Arts Council has awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a grant to continue their paid Apprentice Program, for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. TLP is accepting applications for the apprenticeship program through Friday, May 26, 2023. Timber Lake Playhouse, operating in its 62th season, hires
Landmark legislation designed to prevent book banning passed the Illinois Senate on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced. It awaits the Governor’s signature. HB 2789 sets a Nationwide precedent in the fight against book bans, as libraries and Librarians face unprecedented censorship of books and resources,
Take a spring stroll into the past at a recreated pioneer village beside the Mississippi River. Join the Early American Crafters and guest interpreters at Heritage Canyon on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the annual Dutch Days celebration. The location
On Monday, May 1, 2023, at 5:05 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to Lawrence Park in Sterling, IL, for a report of a woman in the water. Responding and assisting with this report were Sterling, and Rock Falls, IL, Police and Sterling and Rock Falls Fire Departments. The reporting female
Editor’s note: Also visit Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth Street, next door to Andresen Nature Center, on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Visit 11 buildings and the grounds. Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL, will celebrate
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced it issued 11 Citations for hands-free law violations. Six Citations were issued for other violations. Nine warnings were issued during the April 2023 Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. “We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason–to save lives,” said Sheriff John F. Booker.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. ordered U. S. flags to half-staff until sunset, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. There were 79 Firefighters who died in 2022.
Betty Lorraine (Linder) Grater of rural Morrison, IL, celebrated her 100th Birthday with a reception hosted by her daughters, on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Morrison United Methodist Church in Morrison. Betty was the only daughter of Harry Linder, Sr. and Mary Bernice (Burch) Linder, born April 29, 1923. She
Help raise awareness about hunger, and support the health of our neighbors at the first-ever Walk For Hunger Event. Illinois Extension will sponsor this event on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Centennial Park, Rock Falls, IL. To participate, bring one healthy, shelf-stable, food item
The Whiteside County Community Health Clinic will offer appointment-only physicals at High Schools in Whiteside County in May and July 2023. Mobile physical clinics are being offered early and at schools throughout the County, to help students and parents prepare for next year. Illinois requires physicals for all children who
The Spring Migration Bird Walk has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023. Celebrate spring migration in Rock Falls, IL. The Rock Falls Birding Trail Committee is pleased to announce that Tom Doig–an avid local birder–will lead the Spring Migration Walk. On Saturday, May 20, at 7:30 a.m., we will