Editor’s note: Patricia Pessman of Morrison, IL, wrote this feature and submitted the photos. What was to be just another, normal shopping trip to Fulton, IL, and Clinton, IA, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, turned into an unexpected “Dutch” treat, for former Fulton resident Pat Pessman. As she was taking […]
Starting Thursday, May 11, 2023, Whiteside County Senior Center Volunteers will offer Basic Beginner Line Dance classes every week until Thursday, June 29. Classes will be every Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., at our Satellite location of Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. No […]
Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, in Morrison, IL, will host a community Doggie Dress Up Contest, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. It will be held at Morrison Bark Park, 700 N. Genessee Street. There is a $10 contestant fee. Rock Valley Therapy has been […]
Make Mother’s weekend in Morrison, IL, extra sweet, with the inclusion of a visit to Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, on Saturday, May 13, or Sunday, May 14, 2023. Show hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., showcasing youthful talents in art and band. On Saturday, May 13, […]
Jeffrey Rolland, Sr., 64, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, May 7, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Jeff was born June 12, 1958, in East Chicago, IN, to Alexander and Marie (Holiat) Rolland. He was a graduate of Donald E. Gavit High School in Hammond, IN. He served […]
To no surprise, Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan stated, “Due to field conditions, we will be cancelling the Softball and Baseball games scheduled for tonight, Monday, May 8, 2023, between Orion and Morrison [previously planned] to be played in Morrison, IL.”
Megan Linke submitted this announcement in honor of her father.
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Mustangs traveled to Spring Valley, IL, on Friday, May 5, 2023, and recorded a five-inning loss to the Red Devils 13-1. Sophomore Kaleb Schroeder started on the mound for Morrison and was greeted with an eight-run opening inning uprising, that was never […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Fillies “powered up” at Spring Valley, IL, on Friday, May 5, 2023, while shutting-out the Lady Red Devils 12 to 0. While Marissa Folkers was controlling the Lady Red Devils from the mound on a one-hitter, the Fillies were collecting ten hits […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. As the weather arrived for pleasurable conditions to play Baseball, the pitching duel at the Morrison Sports Complex complimented it, on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Morrison Junior Brenden Martin and Rocket Freshmen Carsen Dekeyrel took the mound. It took seven innings to see a […]
Gary Bechtal, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his home. Gary was born on July 8, 1942, in Morrison, to Everett and Carlene (McKee) Bechtel. He was a 1960 graduate of Fulton High School. After high school, he attended Morrison Institute of Technology and was part […]
Megan Linke submitted this announcement in honor of her father.
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Fillies hosted the Rockridge Rockets on Friday, May 5, 2023, with strong memories of their Monday venture against the undefeated Rockets. On Monday, a pre-game injury sidelined the Filly’s starting pitcher Bellah Duncan with a concussion and broken nose. The emotions of […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 28, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 4-29-2023 Ashlie Ernst 35 Morrison, IL No Valid Registration 4-30-2023 Cheyenne Asbury 36 Rochelle, […]
United Way of Whiteside County (UWWC) is taking action against summer hunger. The organization is proud to announce the return of the Feed Our Children, free, summer lunch program. It will provide free meals to children across the County, from Wednesday, May 31, through Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The program […]