Joyce Lorraine Wilkins, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 20, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, surrounded by family. Joyce was born April 13, 1939, in Morrison to Paul and Phernie (Eizenga) Tichler. Joyce loved to share that she was born on her grandparents’ farm, on […]
Below are members of Morrison High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll, for 2025-2026. 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2026 Emily Arias, Annabelle Blevins, Emma Christin, Elaine Gallegos, Levi Milder, Lexi Walters, Sarah Wetzell, Ross Wiersema, Alayna Zinke. Class of 2027 Zayley Boonstra, Claire DeRycke, Anna Eggemeyer, Joshua McDearmon, Madelyn […]
Parents, sign up your Rising Star now to be a part of our Jr. Lakers production of “LEGALLY BLONDE JR.!” at Timber Lake Playhouse. Ages eight years through High School are encouraged to enroll in the musical cast. AUDITION NOTICE Want to be considered for a Principal role? Submit […]
Rotarian Mick Welding submitted the press release honoring two Morrison High School students. Pictured left-to-right are Morrison High School Principal, Dr. Dusti Markham, Ethan Lee, Brady Anderson, and Morrison Rotary President Ellen Smith. The Morrison Rotary Club was pleased to recognize our March 2026 Morrison High School Students of […]
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Silent Art Auction, showcasing paintings by local artist Duane “Barney” Habben. All profits will go into the “Church Organ Fund.” The Opening Show is Saturday, March 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. View the collection and place […]
Judith Miranda Voss, age 80, of Prophetstown, IL, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Judith was born August 21, 1945, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Louis and Pearl (VanDyke) Hoak. She married Larry Voss on September 13, 1963, in Morrison. […]
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Morrison Chief of Police Michael Moon submitted this report of Arrests made and Citations issued. On March 13, 2026, Morrison Police arrested Kenneth Farthing, age 63, Morrison, IL. Farthing was arrested for a Failure to Appear Warrant out of Whiteside County. He was transported […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is helping to lead efforts to crack down on Members of Congress using their elected positions for personal gain. He joined Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45), and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) to introduce sweeping legislation that would • prevent self-dealing • make […]
Editor’s note: Tony Wright submitted this report of the IESA State Wrestling Competition, held on Friday, March 13, 2026. He took the photo of Head Coach Jesse Kennedy, left, and Kennedy’s son, Assistant Coach Ryan, right. Ryan Kennedy took the tournament photos. Uryah Wright wrapped up his decorated Middle […]
The spring, vernal equinox arrives at 9:46 a.m., on Friday, March 20, 2026. There will be a nearly equal amount of daylight and darkness, at all latitudes of our planet. The Northern Lights will become visible soon. Celebrate the last day of winter on March 19, during Third Thursday […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. All members were present as the Morrison School Board convened on Monday, March 16, 2026. Personnel changes within the District were noted and approved unanimously by a board vote. Resignations: Tori Eads – MJHS 7th Grade Girls Basketball (2026-2027) Nathan Anderson – MHS Assistant […]
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped introduce the Energy Bills Relief Act. This legislation would ⇒ help lower families’ monthly utility bills ⇒ ensure that data centers are not passing energy costs to households ⇒ expand access to clean and affordable energy […]
Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 4:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host two more, community, Lenten Fish Fridays, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The second date […]
Due to weather conditions, the District will have a two-hour late start tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Buses will run two hours later than normal, and school will begin two hours later than the regular start time. No morning Preschool classes will beheld. High School WACC students will not […]
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026.