Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 21, 2020. Arrests: On Monday, August 24, 2020, at approximately 9:24 a.m., Morrison Police received a report that a female had just stolen a bicycle in the 500 block of E. Main Street.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Morrison Lions Club members have canceled the Third Annual Recycle Day, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2020. Discussion among committee members, checking with the vendors who have participated with Lions in the past, along with the recent rise in COVID-19 cases [led to the
The Whiteside County Democrats Central Committee opened their election headquarters on Saturday, August 15, 2020. The location is at 804 First Avenue in Rock Falls, IL. Headquarters will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Open hours will be extended as more volunteers become available. Headquarters
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than
Editor’s note: James “Dave” Boyles of Morrison, IL, left town on Friday, August 28, 2020, to offer support to victims of Hurricane Laura in southwest Louisiana. The Category-4 storm winds and storm surge made landfall early on Thursday, August 27. This photo shows Cameron, LA, where roofs were shredded, homes
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet in City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room, on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. The Agenda follows.
The Thomson Depot Museum Committee voted to cancel the planned Celebration of Life event scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 Virus threat. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 29, 2021, with music, tours, and tributes to be performed. The event has been renamed Thomson
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 8/21/2020 at 9:06 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to the area of French and Walnut Streets in rural Rock Falls, IL, for a vehicle vs. house crash. Upon further investigation, Henri Bauby, age 19
Unfortunately, the annual Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol Fishing Derby will not be able to take place this year. We simply are not able to meet the parameters required to safely host the event, in accordance with State guidelines.
On Thursday, August 27, 2020, at noon, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented the Because Nice Matters award to Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Community State Bank was recognized for outstanding customer service. The Bank graciously opened its doors during the Homecoming Parade and served hotdogs and refreshments.
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than
On Saturday, August 22, 2020, Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries on U. S. Route 30 east of Millard Road. Upon arrival, preliminary investigation showed both vehicles were eastbound. The driver of Unit 2, Grant Wiegert of Luray, VA, was transported to University of Iowa Hospitals
On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker announced who he will support for Illinois State Representative in this year’s election. “I am honored to endorse Joan Padilla for 71st District State Representative,” Booker said. “Joan is hard-working and fully dedicated to the citizens of this District.” In
Editor’s note: Cases of COVID-19 at the Federal Penitentiary in Thomson, IL, have spiked. As of August 20, 30 staff and 18 inmtes had tested postive. This is up from the August 17 count of 20 staff and two inmates. The United States Penitentiary (USP) Thomson’s highest priority remains ensuring
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 14, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, August 21, 2020, Morrison Police arrested and charged James T. Cortez, age 36 of Morrison, IL, with Unlawful Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Cortez was transported