Freshmen through Seniors were nominated for the 2025 Homecoming Court. They were photographed on the Morrison High School Auditorium stage. Homecoming is Friday, October 3. Left-to-right they include: Freshmen Halle Schaefer and Izaak Neas; Sophomores Charlie Pruis and Maddy Houzenga; back row, Senior boys Brady Anderson, Gavin Baker, Levi […]
The Morrison American Legion is scheduling a public “Flag Retirement Ceremony” on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The 12:30 p.m. ceremony will take place on High Street, north of the Northside School. Any flags due for retirement–not only The Flag of the United States of America–should be deposited in the […]
By Jerry Lindsey Assistant Editor Another perfect Friday football night ended with a long ride home from Stockton as the Mustangs fell to the host Blackhawks 60-20. The score fails to reflect the positive effort the Mustangs showed against the 99th Max Preps ranked Blackhawks, but timely plays at […]
Bonita “Bonnie” Jean Tegeler, 78, of Fulton, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at The Alverno in Clinton, IA. Bonnie was born July 18, 1947, in Clinton, IA, to Wilbert “Bill” and Evelyn (Renkes) Wilkens. She attended Newton and Garden Plain schools and graduated from Fulton […]
The Editor compiled the following record of Paint the Town. Saturday, September 20, 2025, welcomed 1165–or so–registered enthusiasts to Morrison, IL, eager to participate in the 29th CAPA creation-celebration across downtown streets. The theme was “Paint ’til the Cows Come Home,” so cows figured in some paintings, of course. […]
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a FREE Statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Your local Certified SHIP Counselor, Kathy Schmidt, can answer questions on Medicare, Medicaid, Part D Drug Plan, or Supplemental Plan information, and more. Now is the time to sign up […]
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host an Installation Service for their new Pastor, David Strable, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m. President Allan Buss–at left–of the Northern Illinois District will conduct the church service. Pastor Strable will offer […]
Visit Kalmar Kolors Alpacas during “National Alpaca Farm Days,” on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025. The location is 9721 W. Lincoln Road, five miles west of Morrison, IL. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 4:00 p.m. of Sunday. On Saturday, […]
Frances T. Damhoff, 95, of Morrison, IL, died on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Frances was born on July 22, 1930, in Fulton, IL, the daughter of Richard E. and Hattie (Byland) Buikema. She grew up in the area and pursued her passion […]
On Friday, October 10, 2025, Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary members will host an “Autumn Vendor Splendor” Sale from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., in the first floor Conference Room. Shoppers will have a bird’s eye view of new construction outside the windows. The location is 303 N. Jackson Street, […]
The Whiteside Forum will kick off their 2025-2026 Season with a presentation on “The History of Pizza,” by Guest Speaker Wolf Koch, on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Meet in the City of Morrison Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. The program […]
Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Michael Moon submitted the following Arrests and Citations issued as of Thursday, September 25, 2025. On September 25, 2025, Morrison Police arrested Tamela J. Kuehl, age 67, of Morrison. Kuehl was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass. She was released with a court […]
Lou Oswald will perform “Songs from Your Past, Present, & Future: Guitar, Harmonica, & Vocals” at the next Miller Program. The event is Monday, October 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Windmill Cultural Center. The Windmill Cultural Center is located at 111 Tenth Avenue, across the street from […]
Local Amish families will offer a “Haystack Dinner and Bake Sale,” on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. The location is the Yoder Residence, 9108 W. Lincoln Road (Routh 30), rural Fulton, IL. Carry-out food is available. “Proceeds will benefit our Parochial School.” A “Haystack” includes […]
Kay Ann Jacobs, 75, of Erie, IL, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Silvis Care Center, Silvis, IL. Kay was born August 13, 1950, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Delores (Ponce) Collis. She graduated from United Township High School in May of 1969 and went […]