Traffic Crash Yields Injuries

On Friday, March 24, 2023, at 12:03 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to Galt Road and W. Lincolnway in rural Sterling, IL, for a single-vehicle, roll-over crash with injury. The initial crash investigation determined that the vehicle was traveling northbound on Galt Road. The vehicle crossed into the southbound

March 17 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrest was made since Friday, March 17, 2023. Arrests: On Saturday, March 18, 2023, Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the traffic stop Police arrested William Gruel, age 27 of Morrison, on a valid

CCC Honor Society Inductees

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Clinton Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society hosted an induction ceremony. Students are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa if they have achieved a 3.5 grade point and earned 12 credit hours; 42 members were inducted. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is the largest

Spring 2023 Road Postings are Removed

The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced removal of the posted spring weight limits for County Highways. The removal of postings will go into effect on Monday, March 27, 2023. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each Township be contacted regarding their postings. For questions concerning the

St. Patrick’s Day DUI Enforcement Results

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced that it made zero Driving Under the Influence Arrests and issued  zero seat belt Citations, during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period. Deputies issued three Citations for Speeding.  They made a total of 12 traffic stops. “We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason–to

Daddy-Daughter Dance April 15

Emmanuel Church will host a Daddy-Daughter Dance, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Morrison, IL. There is a suggested donation of $10 for male escorts. Girls of all ages are welcome when accompanied by Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, or another male family member. Escorts, dress

Red Cross and Volunteers to Install Smoke Alarms March 25

American Red Cross volunteers and Morrison Fire Department partners will install free smoke alarms–with ten-year batteries–in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The ARC campaign has helped save 45 lives in the Illinois region and over 1500 lives across the Country. Volunteers will gather at the Fire Department, 206

Arrow of Light Members Bridge to Scouts BSA

Morrison, IL, Pack 328 held its Cub Scout Awards presentation and Crossover Ceremony, on Thursday, March 15, 2023, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. The 6:00 p.m. event began with a Flag Ceremony and recitations of the Cub Scout Law and Scout Promise. The youth were presented individual

Darlene P. Adolph (1933 – 2023)

Darlene P. Adolph, 89, of Milledgeville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL.  Darlene was born October 3, 1933, the daughter of Jesse and Hazel Hartman. She attended Mt. Carroll High School. She married the love of her life, Vernon Adolph, Jr.

Geraldine “Geri” Huizenga (1927 – 2023)

Geraldine “Geri” Huizenga, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at her son’s home in Morrison. Geri was born September 3, 1927, in Lyndon, IL, to Robert A. James, Jr. and Violet A. (Hussy) James. She attended Lyndon grade schools and was a graduate of Albany High School

Wilma DeWeerdt (1933 – 2023)

Wilma DeWeerdt, 89, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Wilma was born August 31, 1933, in Fulton, to Arthur and Jennie (Hine) Decker. She was educated in the East Clinton Grade School and was a 1951 graduate of Fulton High

Trooper’s Actions “Justified and Lawful”

On Monday, March 20, 2023, Whiteside County State’s Attorney Costello released this detailed statement about the death of Aaron Linke, on October 21, 2022. I, Whiteside County State’s Attorney Terry A. Costello, have completed my review of the investigation of the incident, which occurred during the serving of a search

“Messiah” Performance in Morrison April 2

Kathy Janicek submitted this press release. Al Janicek took the practtice photos. The Morrison Ecumenical Chorus will present the Lent and Easter portions of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah,” on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, 601 N. Jackson Street in Morrison, IL. The concert,

D. George Snyder (1939 – 2023)

D. George Snyder, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. George was born July 27, 1939, in Ustick Township, IL, to Cornelius and Grace (Smith) Snyder. He was educated in the rural Morrison Grade Schools and attended Morrison High

Ruth Dorothy Slonneger (1923 – 2023)

Our dear mother, Ruth Dorothy Slonneger sadly passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Morrison, IL, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Assisted Living facility, at the age of 99. She would have been 100 years of age on April 27. Ruth was born April 27, 1923, in Troy, NY. She