Editor’s note: Morrison’s Heritage Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays through November 23, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. If you know a Morrison third grader, have them show you around. The return of the annual October Third Grade tour of Morrison’s Heritage Museum was a delight for them, as well […]
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued a stern warning to Federal ICE agents, that swapping or altering license plates is illegal and will not be tolerated in Illinois. Giannoulias asks for the public’s help with reporting illegal plate swapping. He launched a “Plate Watch Hotline,” to allow people to […]
Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, announces its 1st Quarter Honor Roll roster, for the 2025-2026 school year. 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2026 Annabelle Blevins, Harper Buikema, Jeremiah Callan, Elainie Gallegos, Peyton Lowery, Levi Milder, Sophia Milnes, Isabella Scachette, James Wagenecht, Lexi Walters, Sara Weida, Alayna […]
Gary F. Landheer, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Gary was born on October 4, 1952, in Morrison, to Walter E. and Evelyn C. (Dyke) Landheer. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a […]
Register now to attend a Hallowe’en Cookie Decorating class this evening, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The venue is Upcycle Junkie, LLC, 121 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Jess is the instructor. Get into the spooky spirit with our beginner-friendly Halloween Cookie Decorating Class. […]
It is time to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas and serving a Lions Club Holiday Ham. Orders for these delicious hams are needed by Sunday, November 3, 2025, for Thanksgiving delivery on Friday, November 21. 2025. Orders for Christmas hams must be received by Monday, December 1, 2025, for […]
One-in-eight women (12.5 %) will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Doctors often emphasize the best protection is early detection. However, for some, breast health can take a backseat–whether due to lack of insurance, limited time, or the stress of hospital environments. OnCall Imaging is committed to helping women […]
The essay was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. Saturday, October 18, 2025, saw Americans make history again, protesting the authoritarian policies of Donald Trump and corruption in his Administration. Reports estimate that there were “NO KINGS!” “NO TYRANTS!” demonstrations against President Donald J. Trump in approximately 2700 […]
Wendy Lynn Scott, 69 of Prophetstown, IL, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Wendy was born on March 24, 1956, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of George and Norma (Tucker) Dissinger. She married Garry Scott on October 27, 1979, in […]
Larry E. Pape, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home. Larry was born December 26, 1940, in Morrison to Warren “Deb” and Sue H. (Howe) Pape. He attended Morrison Grade School and Morrison High School. Larry served in the United States Army. He married […]
Barb Mask submitted the press release. The Fulton (Martin House) Museum invites the public to attend, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, a 2:00 p.m. PowerPoint presentation entitled “The History of the Six Bridges (three previous and three current) between Fulton, Illinois, and Clinton, Iowa.” The program will cover the […]
Whether picking out pumpkins from a field or carving fun faces into them with friends, pumpkins show everyone it’s the fall season. What happens when it is time to say goodbye to your pumpkins, as they melt onto the porch? Don’t trash pumpkins after Halloween–smash them! Many think that […]
Join friends of Jennifer White in a Raffle Basket benefit, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, during the Girls Volleyball game, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The venue is Morrison High School cafeteria, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Show your support for our Fillies and the White family. Tickets are […]
Morrison Historical Society member Barry Linder noticed a need to improve the wood ramp at the rear of Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. He offered to help. Linder and six men recently teamed up to refurbish the ramp. Kudos to these volunteers: Norm Edlund, Trustee Gregory […]
Larry Dean Hill, 63, of Fenton, IL, died on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Larry was born July 4, 1962, in Moline, IL, the son of Larry Hill and Janet Hancock. He married Sherry Brown on December 6, 1986, in Davenport, IA. Larry owned and operated Larry’s Metal Company in […]