On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at approximately 5:45 p.m. at a residence in rural Sterling, IL, Whiteside County Deputies arrested 45-year-old Summer S. Cleland, on three Warrants out of Volusia County, FL. The Warrants were for Felony Theft; Unlawful Possession of Cocaine; Unlawful Possession of Schedule II Substance. These Warrants
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared this report. A strong halftime adjustment aided the Fillies, to break open a tight contest with a strong third quarter. They topped their southern rivals at Prophetstown, IL, on Thursday, January 26, 2023. player pts. player pts. Bewer E. 2 E Winckler 5
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2350 undergraduate students for attaining high grade point averages, during the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are given the Highest honors designation. High Honor citations go
Mustang Basketball players and Cheerleaders were honored during Morrison High School Senior Night, on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Seniors in other sports had been recognized earlier. Senior honorees were introduced during half time and processed across the gymnasium floor, accompanied by family members. Names are listed left-to-right, with parents in
Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL, announced members of the Fall 2022 Dean’s List, on Tuesday, February 13, 2023, in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, The Dean’s List is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. It is recognized for traditional undergraduate students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared the report. The Morrison Mustangs could not defend the scoring from beyond the arch on Friday, January 10, 2023, playing Rockridge at Home. The Rockridge Rockets connected on ten 3-pointers, to surpass the entire evening’s effort by the Mustangs, in a 56-28 loss on the
Editor’s note: Superintendent Scott Vance submitted this press release. “All students that were involved in this morning’s bus incident [red bus] have arrived safely at school. Thank you to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, Morrison Police Department, CGH, and Morrison Community Hospital for helping to ensure the safety of our
Dale Sugars, 78 of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, February 11, 2023. Dale was born March 11, 1944, in Greenville Township, the son of Delmar and Esther (Schrader) Sugars. He married Donna Smith on June 19, 1987, in Sterling. Dale retired from Frantz Manufacturing after 40+ years of service. He was
Editor’s note: Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Angela Reamer supplied photos of the five Citizen of the Year nominees and Kevin Schisler. Morrison Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Meeting at Blue Goose Run event center, 14609 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL, on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Ninety-nine persons replied, and
In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday in 1809, Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will showcase a professional Lincoln interpreter to address the public, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The location is Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. Bring an interested person. Perfectly apropos of
Morrison Community Hospital was recognized for being in the top 10% of all Critical Access Hospitals in the Country, for exceptional outpatient quality of care, as well as being a high-achieving HCAHPS hospital. MCH earned this prestigous recognition for the second year in a row. Laura Fischer, ICAHN Flex Grant
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to single-vehicle rollover crash in rural Prophetstown, IL, on Monday, February 10, 2023. At approximately 5:00 a.m., Whiteside County Dispatch was notified of a single-vehicle, single occupant rollover crash, on Spring Hill Road, near the intersection of Lynch Road in rural Prophetstown. Upon arrival on
Celebrate Scout Sunday on Sunday, February 12, 2023, recognizing the anniversary of the origin of Boy Scouts of America, on February 8, 1910. Scout Sunday is a day to demonstrate “A Scout is Reverent” and to thank Morrison United Methodist Church for making their facility available for meetings and events.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustangs shot only 50% from the charity line (11 of 22) and fell to the host Orion Chargers 57-60 on February 7, 2023. Morrison was led in scoring with strong inside play from Carson Strating (22 pts.) and Brenden Martin (16 pts.)
State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) announced on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, he has opened a new office and expanded his staff, to better serve the 73rd legislative district. It includes portions of Bureau, Henry, Lee, Marshall, Peoria, Rock Island, Stark, Whiteside, Woodford Counties. “Serving the people of the 73rd