Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted this report for the month of March 2023. Whiteside County Deputies patrolled 26,196 miles.Traffic Citations issued- 91Written Warnings issued- 145Cannabis Arrests- 1Controlled Substance Arrests- 3Speeding Citations- 78DUI Arrests- 7Seatbelt Citations- 6Traffic Crashes- 27.
One sign of spring’s approach is yard clean up and deciding what to do with that debris. On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, the City of Morrison began offering yard waste pick up services. They continue every Wednesday. The City reminds residents that blowing grass, leaves, or other materials into the
Dr. Richard Cal Vandermyde, 92, of Morrison, IL, died in the early hours of April 1, 2023. He was born in the Sterling, IL, Hospital (now CGH) on June 21, 1930. He grew up in Prophetstown, IL, attending the local schools and graduating from Prophetstown High School in 1947. He
Ernest Carroll, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Monday April 3, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1945, in Straight Creek, KY, the son of John Willis and Mossie Mabel (Holt) Carroll. Ernie was a veteran of the Vietnam [Conflict,] having served in the Army. He married Vicki Zander on
Shawn David Price, 49, of Milwaukee, WI, died Friday, March 24, 2023, at his home. Shawn was born October 29, 1973, in Clinton, IA, to Michael and Susan (Asmussen) Price. He was educated in the Fulton, IL, grade schools and was a 1992 graduate of Fulton High School. Shawn was
Mary L. Bryant, age 87, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, April 3, 2023, at Allure of Sterling. Mary was born September 2, 1935, in Magnolia, KY, the daughter of William, Sr. and Goldie (Pottinger) Stanfield. She was employed at Del Monte in Mendota, IL, and later at Larson Manufacturing, retiring
As part of the City of Morrison’s efforts to maintain and improve its water infrastructure, the City Council is considering a water rate plan for the next four years. That plan calls for an increase of 3.7% on Monday, May 15, 2023; 3.6% on May 15, 2024; 3.5% on May
“If you answered ‘Yes’ to that question, how about joining Morrison Kiwanis?” stated the service organization President Steve Davis. “We are a non-profit that raises money for a variety of community programs and groups.”April HouseMorrison Day CareWHOAUnited Way LIFE ProgramCollege Scholarships to MHS SeniorsOdell Public LibraryYouth Baseball & SoftballMorrison Charitable
Brian Bartoz submitted this information and photos. Editor’s note: Find more information about Kiwanis Club sponsored community programs and groups. Who prepares more than a thousand candy- and prize-filled plastic eggs, in advance of the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt, at Kiwanis Park, Morrison, IL? Youths from Morrison High School
Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside County 4-H held their annual Public Speaking Contest on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The following Carroll County youth were selected as Champions and State Fair-eligible winners: 1. Linnea Thorngren with her formal speech, “The Six Wives of Henry the VIII”2. Riley and Alex Manon, with their
Marking the beginning of National Donate Life Month, April 2023, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias unveiled the State’s organ and tissue donation campaign. The initiative encourages Illinoisans to “Join Together” and “Change Someone’s Story,” by becoming organ and tissue donors. Ads highlighting The Who’s “Join Together” will air on
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 24, 2023. Arrests: On Sunday, March 26, 2023, Morrison Police Department responded to an intoxicated subject at 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the incident, Police arrested Kelly J. Hicks, age 42 of Morrison, for
2023 Holy Week Services are listed below for 16 Morrison, IL, churches. Holy Week is from Palm Sunday, April 2, through Holy/Black Saturday, April 8, prior to Easter. Know that each Church welcomes new, lapsed, and long-time residents–as well as visitors–to attend their services. On Good Friday, April 7, the
In Illinois, using your phone in any way other than handsfree mode is not only dangerous, it is illegal: “Drop it and drive.” The Illinois Distracted Driving Campaign is funded with Federal traffic safety funds administered by IDOT. In honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office
Editor’s note: On Thursday, March 30, 2023, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted this warning to citizens, about “five or six” recent telephone scams. “We’ve recently received several reports of the “Arrest Warrant Scam.” In case you haven’t heard of this one, scammers create a fake caller ID. This allows