While everyone should stay vigilant in the fight against COVID-19, flu season is right around the corner. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that the U. S. has anywhere between 9-45 million cases of influenza each year. Receiving a flu vaccination is more important than ever, as
William H. “Bill” Riggen, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Bill was born February 12, 1935 in Duncan, IL, to Samuel and Veffie (Bell) Riggen. He was a graduate of Morrison High School. On November 18, 1955, Bill married Velma
Isaac “Ike” Temple, 94, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, in Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Ike was born March 28, 1926, in Garden Plain, IL, to Dewey E. and Helen (Blink) Temple. He was educated in the Fulton, IL, school
Illinois Legislators from Region 1 sent a bipartisan request to Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), to delay Region 1 restaurant and bar closures, so IDPH can re-evaluate the data before issuing new orders. The delegation urged, “before implementing a decision that will lead
Jack Miller Swanson, 100, of Morrison, IL, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Jack was born February 18, 1920, in Rock Island, IL, to Fred and Ellida Swanson, the third of four sons. They moved to Morrison soon after. Jack worked
Marjorie Swanson, 91, of Clinton, IA, died Friday, October 2, 2020, at Eagle Point Nursing Home in Clinton. Marj was born July 10, 1929, in Whiteside County, IL, to Matthew and Sylvia (Dyson) Swanson. She was educated in the Morrison School System. Marj worked at Pape’s Café in Morrison and
Early on Friday morning, October 2, 2020, President Donald J. Trump announced he and his wife, Melania had tested positive with the corona virus. He stated in a tweet, “Tonight, [the First Lady of the United States] and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery
Nina H. Ivey Pittman, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at her home. Nina was born February 29, 1928, in Covington, TN, to Warren and Nora (Rice) Fleming. She was educated in the Covington school system and Byars Hall High School. Nina married Farris L. Ivey, Sr.
Mary Alice Johnson, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Monday September 28, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Mary was born January 19, 1926, in Thomson, IL, to Joseph E. and Rachel D. (Bennett) Blair. She was educated in the Thomson Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of
Daniel V. Murnane, age 83, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, at The Citadel in Sterling, IL. Daniel was born on September 27, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Jeremiah and Ruth (Herman) Murnane. He married Barbara Axelson on September 1, 1967, in San Francisco, CA. Daniel was employed with
On Friday, September 25, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced ten new laboratory-confirmed cases and 17 recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these ten cases are 1 (20s); 4 (30s); 1 (40s); 2 (60s); 1 (70s); 1( 80s.) Today, the State of Illinois announced 2154 new cases
Gene Olson, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, September 25, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Gene was born June 2, 1933, in Belgrade, MN, to Peter A. and Helen A (Kruse) Olson. He was educated in the Belgrade schools and served in the United States Marine Corps
Stopping the spread of COVID-19– protecting each other and our local businesses–is the responsibility of every resident. On Thursday, September 24, 2020, in response to Region 1 rate increases of positive cases, the Whiteside County Community Health Clinic (WCCHC) added additional hours and expanded testing to five days a week.
Whiteside County Health Department offers the following graphic for use when planning small group gatherings. Print it as preparation for celebrations and the upcoming holidays.
Lawrence E. “Larry” Mohns, 78, of Fenton, IL, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Lawrence was born April 8, 1942, in Monroe, WI, to Orville E. and Ethel N. (Burington) Mohns. He was a 1961 graduate of Savanna High School in Savanna, IL. Lawrence