Lamont Lee Farthing, 69, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home. Lamont was born October 23, 1955, in Fort Hood, TX, to Lawrence and Carrol (Anderson) Farthing. He attended the Clystic Grade School in rural Whiteside County and graduated from Morrison High School. Lamont served […]
Photos are compliments of Social Studies and Driver Education Teacher Brian Bartoz. At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, Morrison High School held the 153rd Commencement Exercises in the gymnasium. Fifty-nine students were eligible to graduate, as of May 23. Band and choir members added music to the […]
On Monday, May 26, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications received a report of a motorist assist on Cooper Road, near the intersection of Smit Road. The caller reported the individual’s vehicle had been stranded for hours. A Deputy arrived to the location, and spoke […]
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at approximately 12:00 Noon, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications received a 911 call, reporting a traffic crash with injuries on U.S. Route 30, in front of Crystal Lake in Rock Falls, IL. Initial investigation by responding Deputies determined a white, Lexus SUV, operated by […]
Regino “Reggie” J. Marruffo, age 74, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home. Reggie was born March 7, 1951, in Sterling, the son of Benito and Jovie (DeLeon) Marruffo. He married Debra Tyler on October 31, 2008, in Sterling. Reggie was employed at GE for […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Fillies closed out the 2025 Princeton Regional on Saturday, May 24, 2025, without allowing a run being scored against them, to advance to Sectional play at Woodstock, IL, on Wednesday, May 28. The Fillies held the host Princeton Lady Tigers to only […]
Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor Pops Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the music shell at Clinton’s Riverview Park. The concert is free and open to the public in appreciation for public support through the past 71 years. Conductor Brian Dollinger has programmed some […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Mustangs traveled to Rock Island, IL, on a beautiful night for Baseball, to play in the Regional tourney at Augustana College. They played against the local Rock Island Alleman Pioneers on Friday, May 23, 2025. The visiting Mustangs opened the scoring in […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Local Talent and a Message from Rev. John Byker to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued as of Thursday, May 22, 2025. Arrests: On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Sabrina Batterton, age 33, of Morrison, IL. Batterton was arrested for a Whiteside County Warrant for Unlawful Acquisition of a Controlled Substance, a […]
Poppy Day (Friday, May 22, 2026,) is celebrated in Countries around the world. The American Legion Family brought National Poppy Day® to the United States, by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as “National Poppy Day.” Wear a red poppy throughout the weekend to honor the […]
On a mild, sunny spring day, west of Morrison, IL, scores of people gathered on benches at long tables under a large tent, at the Yoder residence, 9108 W. Lincoln Road (IL Route 30), in rural Fulton, IL. They came to eat supper and donate to fund supplies for […]
Editor’s note: New pain-free, technology takes place upon screening, to determine the iron count before one donates. A clip-on, finger meter internally reads iron in the blood stream. There will be no more painful finger sticks! Submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report […]
City Administrator Brian Melton announces the next regular meeting of the City of Morrison City Council is TUESDAY, May 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. To obtain the Agenda, Packet, and Link for meeting, please visit the Community Calendar of the City’s website: www.morrisonil.org. Scroll down to the Community Calendar, […]
Signage indicates a 2024 Kiwanis Club/Key Club Sandwich Sale, on the southeast corner of U. S. Route 30 and Cherry Street (IL Highway 78.) Known locally as “the sandwich corner,” this space for nonprofit food sales is courtesy of Community State Bank. Sandwich sale season opens Saturday, May 24, […]