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Superintendent Begins Duties at Kiwanis/Key Club Meeting

  Morrison High School Educator and Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz submitted the photograph and text. On Thursday, November 21, 2024, former Morrison Interim Superintendent of Schools Alan Boucher had written, “I am happy to announce that the Board voted to hire Dr. Matthew DeBaene /duh-BANE/ at a special meeting […]

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FNB Teams with Law Enforcement to Fight ATM Fraud

  Farmers National Bank is proud to announce it has expanded its partnership with local Law Enforcement at four of its branch communities:  Geneseo, Morrison, Mount Carroll, and Prophetstown, IL, to combat the growing threat of ATM and ITM fraud.  In response to a rise in fraudulent “skimming devices” being […]

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How Did Corn Develop the Midwest?

  Author Cynthia Clampitt, an Illinois Humanities Road Scholar speaker, will address that question, at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2025.  Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will host this presentation  at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL.  The facility is fully accessible to persons with disabilities.  […]

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Morrison Police Arrest July 5 Bank Robber

  Morrison, IL, Police Chief Mike Moon submitted this arrest report on Sunday, July 6, 2025. On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 10:47 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a report of a bank robbery at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, in Morrison.  The individual produced a note and […]

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District Start/Dismissal Times and Registration

  In advance of the start of the 2025-2026 School year next month, the Unit District #6 Office posted this information.

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Loft Woodworkers Shared their Skill Sets

  Attendees of the The Loft on Main’s “Artist Spotlight on Woodworkers” discovered numerous creative decisions local artists make, in order to transform tree products into useful and decorative art.  The Sunday, June 22, 2025, program began at 1:00 p.m.  Inside 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, two front windows, […]

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Lyle Dean Smith (1942 – 2025)

  Lyle Dean Smith, 82, of Thomson, IL, died on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Lyle was born October 27, 1942, in Mt. Carroll, IL, the son of Hobert and Thelma (Fulton) Smith.  He previously worked as a Mechanic at Spencer’s Automotive.  Lyle loved attending […]

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Jacob Brown Completes Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

  Jacob Brown, of Morrison, IL, recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Retzky College of Pharmacy. He was a student at the Rockford, IL, campus from 2021 through 2025.  Commencement was held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the UIC Dorin Forum in Chicago. Brown earned a […]

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No Worries at Spring Valley Reformed Church July 6

  Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes No Worries to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.  Join us for an evening of praise and worship.  Sit in your vehicle or sit in a chair or on a blanket.   A free-will […]

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Even Pickups Had Style in the Mid-1960s

  Editor’s note:  The word Chevrolet is a French family surname–not a noun.  Louis Chevrolet–a Swiss race car driver–is co-founder of the company. On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Editor spotted this 1967 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck, parked outside TBK Bank, 211 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Local owner KC […]

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Sorensen Statement on Escalating Middle East Tensions

  Congressman Eric Sorensen issued the following statement urging the Trump Administration to pursue a diplomatic resolution and avoid further conflict. “The United States cannot be sucked into another Middle East war.  The Trump Administration must use every diplomatic effort to de-escalate the situation in Iran and Israel,” said Congressman […]

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Sorensen, Moran Introduce Bill to Strengthen Weather Forecasting in Rural America

  Congressmen Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) introduced their bipartisan Rural Weather Monitoring Systems Act, which would help strengthen weather forecasting systems in rural America. The legislation will require a new study of the Nation’s weather monitoring systems, to give Lawmakers a better picture of the state of […]

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July 29 at Spring Valley Church: New Vocal Blend

  Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes New Vocal Blend to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.  Join us for an evening of praise and worship.  A free-will offering will be taken.  In case of inclement weather, the concert will […]

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Rep. Spain:  Dem Budget Sets Table for More Tax Hikes

  Following the signing of the Fiscal Year 2026 Illinois budget by Gov. Pritzker, a $55.2 billion budget that increases State spending by $2 billion more than last year and includes $1 billion in tax hikes, Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) released the following statement. “The FY 26 […]

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Prophetstown Fourth of July Festivities and Fireworks

  Friday, July 4, 2025, will be the 249th anniversary of our Nation’s independence.  Prophetstown Strong will offer loads of entertainment for the area, to honor the Anniversary of the founding of The United States of America. Included are Friday morning Children’s Races; 3-on-3 Basketball; Horsehoes; two Bands; Raffle for […]

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