NAMI Sauk Area is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for families and caregivers of individuals living with a mental illness. On Saturday, March 11, 2023, NAMI will host its third annual 5K run and family-friendly events. The “Run for Brain Health” fundraiser begins at
A rise in colorectal cancer cases among young people has led the National guidelines for getting screened for colon cancer to age 45, rather than 50. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. During this important month, CGH Digestive Health Services encourages people to learn more about colorectal cancer symptoms,
For the month of February 2023, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activities. Deputies patrolled 9010 miles. They handled 1050 calls for service.Traffic Citations issued- 127Written Warnings issued- 125Controlled Substance Arrest- 4Speeding Citations issued- 92DUI Arrests- 11Seatbelt Citations- 8Traffic crashes handled- 32.
Phyllis Van Kampen, 79, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on March 3, 2023. She was born December 11, 1943, in Oak Park, IL, to Nicholas and Edith (Wolthekker) Rispens. She married Henry Van Kampen on March 15, 1963, and they later moved to Morrison, IL, where they raised their family,
The Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, a committee of the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, will offer a scholarship, to college students who are pursuing a degree in the area of Conservation and/or Environmental Science. Scholarships are available for the student’s Junior year and will be subject for
The American Red Cross of Illinois is leading the “Sound the Alarm” smoke alarm installation and home fire safety event, on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Morrison, IL. This is part of a National Red Cross initiative to install 50,000 free smoke alarms with partners in more than 50 communities
Producers can now take a Nationwide survey to help the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) improve and increase access to its programs and services, for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest managers. The survey includes new and existing customers. USDA encourages all agricultural producers to take the survey, especially those
All too often, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations turn deadly because of impaired driving. However you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day, by remembering one important piece of advice. If you’ll be drinking alcohol, using cannabis or any other impairing substance, remember, “Drive Sober
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year have until Wednesday, March 15, 2023, to elect and enroll a contract. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these two safety net programs to provide vital income support,
On Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 1:10 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to Illinois Route 84 and U. S. Route 30 for a single-vehicle, roll-over crash with injuries. The initial crash investigation determined that the vehicle was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 84 between the Union Pacific Railroad tracks
Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings from Sunrise on Saturday, March 4, 2023, to Sunset on Thursday, March 9. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker, that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag
Volunteer Millers of the Dutch Windmill, de Immigrant, will be hosting a presentation featuring skills and artistry of the past. While most engineering and mechanics of milling today is performed by power tools and automation, our authentic mill maintains its use of wooden gears, to stone grind grains into flour.
Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will host a program to focus on one of America’s most influential and respected women, set for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2023. The location is The Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. Megan Wells presents “Eleanor Roosevelt: On Discovering How to Be Useful.” She is
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 24, 2023. Arrests: On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at approximately 12:31 a.m., Morrison Police Department responded to a 911 hangup, at 606 Ash Avenue, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Nathan Sandell,
Knights of Columbus members will host three Lenten Fish Fridays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The first date is Friday, March 10, 2023. The following meals are March 17 and 31. Enjoy all-you-can-eat, fried and baked Alaskan Pollack. Beer-battered