Here's a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for Oct. 6-10, 2025.

The assembly will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the armed forces.

Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison will participate in trick or treat from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Following the dinner, the Morrison-Fulton varsity football game will kick off at 7 p.m. at Morrison High School’s E.M. “Bud” Cole Field.

Auditions will be held at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison. The play will be presented on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6.

Here's a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2025.

Two Whiteside County businesses have advanced to the top 100 finalists in the 2025 Chicago Innovation Awards. Online voting for the People’s Choice Award is open through Oct. 9.

Drag racing and Arnie Beswick were born around the same time – one on the dry lake beds of California and the other in Morrison – and they’ve both found fame through the years, with drag racing attracting legions of fans and “The Farmer” becoming a legend in his field.

Morrison Park & Rec is playing host to Nightmare on High Street 3K Run/Walk and a disc golf glow in the dark tournament on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

Odell Library’s annual Book and Bake Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1, 2025, at Odell Public Library.

Nathan Sandell, 34, faces charges of aggravated fleeing to elude, theft over $500, and possession of a stolen vehicle, according to a news release issued by Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker

The program will highlight Brig. General Russell Volckmann, a World War II hero.

Senior health insurance open enrollment appointments will be held at 1st Gateway Credit Union, 200 N. Base St., Morrison, from Oct. 20 to Dec. 7 on Mondays and Tuesdays by appointment.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 29 featured Morrison Community Hospital Family Practice Physician Dr. Trever Troutman discussing his return to the area to join the MCH staff.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Sept. 22 to 26, 2025.

Join fellow Scrabble players for an afternoon of games and socializing at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in the program room at the Odell Library, Morrison.

The Whiteside Forum will kick off a new season with a presentation on “The History of Pizza” by guest speaker Wolf Koch at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library. The library is located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

Peanut Butter and Deli on Morrison’s Main Street is a deli-style restaurant that serves up sandwiches, salads, drinks and desserts from one of Morrison’s oldest buildings — and one of it cleverest named businesses.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Sept. 15-19, 2025.

Read Sauk Valley photographer Alex T. Paschal's column about all the local events that happened Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, and view his gallery containing dozens of photos taken that day.

A Morrison bank robbery case has moved into federal court

In what has become one of the busiest weekends of the year, SVM photographer Alex T. Paschal made his way to six events Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, to document the diverse and colorful people of the Sauk Valley.

Thousands decorated Morrison's downtown Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, during the annual Paint the Town event. - Photos by Jessie Otten/Shaw Local News Network

Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation in cooperation with Northwest District Elks Lodges will sponsor a free children’s podiatry assessment clinic Thursday, Oct. 23, at Morrison Family Care Clinic, 303 N. Jackson St. in Morrison.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Sept. 8-12, 2025.

A Morrison couple loves living a life of Adventures, hauling their home away from home on highways and byways, and sharing their journeys with kindred wandering spirits.

Morrison’s signature street art celebration returns Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, as Paint The Town transforms the city’s downtown into a vibrant, outdoor canvas for artists of all ages.

Vern Tervelt, Mike Anderson, Christy Wiersema Houzenga and the 2010 softball team to be honored.

No one was injured in the blaze on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, the sixth fire at this location this year, according to a Sterling Fire Department news release.

The city of Morrison has donated $5,000 to SVCC's Impact Program as part of the ongoing Mustang Endowment Challenge, an initiative to fully fund the Impact Program for Morrison Schools through community contributions.

Here is a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Sept. 1-5, 2025.

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has dedicated a memorial bench in honor of retired Deputy Gordie Millerschone.

The crash happened about 11 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Garden Plain and Sand roads in rural Fulton.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Aug. 25-29, 2025.

Here is a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for Aug. 18-22, 2025.

The race is scheduled to begin at Morrison High School at 8 a.m. Sept. 20. The race features a 5K Run and a 21-mile bike ride over relatively flat countryside.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 25 featured Morrison Community Hospital podiatrist Dr. David Yeager discussing his experience and work with MCH, helping numerous patients get back on their feet with foot and ankle treatments

Augustana College recently recognized 555 students during its 165th commencement ceremony.

Here is a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for Aug. 11-15, 2025.

A Whiteside County judge ruled Monday that a Sterling man accused of robbing a Morrison bank in July will undergo a mental fitness evaluation at the request of his attorney.

For many first-time buyers, the idea of purchasing a home can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating mortgages, credit scores and down payments.

In his program “Smithsonian Bird Friendly Certification Coffee: Conserving Birds One Cup at a Time,” Greg DuBois will discuss a brief history of coffee consumption and production.

Full Throttle Monster Trucks roared and stomped their way through the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. Photos by Jessie Ottens - Shaw Local News Network

There are fraternal organizations in the Sauk Valley where veterans gather to share stories and celebrate camaraderie. However, these fraternal organizations may not be around much longer unless more is done to help keep them open.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 13 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing featured local news coverage in the Sauk Valley area.

As students across Whiteside County head back to school, Whiteside County's sheriff is reminding drivers, parents and the community to take extra precautions to keep children safe.

In Sterling, shovels are already in the ground for big park upgrades while in Morrison, the wait for state grant money continues.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Aug. 4-8, 2025.

Fair runs from Tuesday, Aug. 12, through Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison.

Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison will host an open house Aug. 31 to honor Pastor Tammy Anderson on her retirement and to celebrate her 5 years of ministry in Morrison.