By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Morrison Fillies advanced in IHSA Regional action against the Somonauk Lady Bobcats, behind the no-hit pitching of Bella Duncan. While Duncan was striking out 14 of the 15 batters she faced, the offense was pounding Bobcat pitching with […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Mustangs captured the 2025 Sectional Track and Field Crown. They advanced athletes to the State Meet to be held at Eastern Illinois University. The following Mustangs will compete at the Illinois State Track and Field Meet in Charleston, IL, on Friday, May […]
At approximately 4:35 p.m., on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications received an iPhone Automatic Crash Notification homing to the intersection of Perkins Road and Mill Road, rural Prophetstown, IL. Initial investigation by Deputies determined a 2007 black Ford sedan, driven by 40-year-old Jacob Penaflor of […]
On Third Thursday, May 15, 2025, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, opened early, allowing the public to gather for home made treats, beverages, and conversation. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the venue becomes an attractive, charming “cafe,” filled with art from floor-to-ceiling and into […]
Aquatic and Youth Sports Director Deb Mortonson, from the Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA, announces once-a-week, Youth Swim Lessons will be offered in June and July, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Call today to register. The fees are $27 for YMCA members and $47 for nonmembers. […]
Morrison High School American Government Teacher Brian Bartoz submitted the photos. On Saturday, May 17, 2025, American Legion Post 328 and many volunteers installed American flags at the graves of veterans who lie at rest in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. They assembled at 7:45; the farthest-out team completed […]
NLI’s Legacy Tree Program announces the May Tree of the Month is an Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), that grows in the backyard of a private Rockford, IL, residence, the home of John and Kaylene Groh. This featured Redbud is 44 feet tall, with an average crown spread of 30 […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes The Browns to their outdoor stage, on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be […]
Social Studies and Driver Education Teacher Brian Bartoz supplied the photographs. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Morrison Lions Club hosted its annual–now community -wide–Recycle Day at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. From 9:00 a.m. to noon, 184 vehicles streamed through the grounds, dropping off […]
Rotarian Mick Welding submitted the feature and photo. Four Rotarians and an honorary member applied Rotary Stickers on four boxes of bicycle helmets. Thank you to Scott Vandermyde, Stan Steines, Mick Welding, Ellen Smith, and honorary member Bart Smith, for taking time to prepare to the bike helmets. Morrison […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Sacred Call to their outdoor stage, on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., for our Memorial Day Kick-Off. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. For this opening of our outdoor worship services, come at […]
The following Statement from the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association addresses the upcoming July 1, 2025, Motor Fuel Tax Inflation Adjustment. “Illinois drivers are already paying their fair share in motor fuel taxes, and that amount is set to go up July 1,” said Nate Harris, CEO of the […]
Forty-one Clinton Community College student leaders were recognized by the Alumni Association at the annual Student Leader Luncheon. Students were nominated by the staff and faculty, for showing leadership in the classroom, on campus, and in the community. The Fulton, IL, Student Leaders are Isabella Adams, Missie Fullmer, and […]
Douglas Cassens, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Doug was born September 17, 1937, in Morrison, to Alfred L. and Dorothy Mae (Peterkin) Cassens. He graduated from Morrison High School and served in the United States Army. On February […]
The Clinton Community College Diversity Team is collaborating with the Gateway History Club and City of Clinton, IA, to offer Bus Tours highlighting our community’s heritage. Clinton Community College, located at 1000 Lincoln Boulevard in Clinton, is one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. The community bus tours are […]