Gail E. Melton, age 88, formerly of Rock Falls, IL, died peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by his family, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Gail was born on September 21, 1936, in Springhill, IL, to James B. and Edith P. (Burgess) Melton. On August […]
This reposting is a reminder that Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick will celebrate his 95th birthday, in Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Sending and receiving cards is something this racing legend has always enjoyed. Please mail your good wishes. His family would love to surprise him, with a […]
Richard Arthur Strobbe, 76, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully at his home, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, hearing the purr of his 1966 Corvette humming in the driveway. He was born in Clinton, IA, on April 28, 1949, to Maurice and Mary (Fontenoy) Strobbe. He attended Prairie Center […]
by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor Koltin Swain’s three RBIs was all Mustang starter Carson White needed to top the host Annawan Braves. Swain, Tyler Peters and Kamden White each recorded multiple hits to lead the Mustang offense and record a 3 – 0 victory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 […]
by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor Allie Anderson, Eva Duncan, Bella Duncan, and Madi Armitage each recorded multi-hit games to support the seventeen strikeout pitching of Bella Duncan to lead the Fillies to a 7 -4 win over visiting East Dubuque. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H […]
The women of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL will host their annual Mother/Daughter/Friend event, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. A plated ham and cheesy potato dinner will be served, starting at 6:00 p.m. Park behind the Church on E. South Street, and enter the basement […]
Editor’s note: Pope Francis died Monday, April 21, 2025, from a stroke and cardiac arrest. He was 88. He was the 266th Roman Catholic Pope. Deacon Arthur C. Donart, PhD, SFO submitted the essay. I am six months older than Pope Francis. We share common memories of the death, […]
Morrison Rotary Club recognized Morrison High School Seniors Kenadi Hinrichsen and Austin Boonstra as February 2025 Students of the Month. Rotary President Stan Steines and High School Principal David Mills joined the students. Kenadi Hinrichsen is the daughter of Eric Hinrichsen and Marlene Buikema. She was involved with Student […]
Morrison Rotary Club honored Colton Bielema, left, and Hunter McNeece as April 2025 Students of the Month. Colton is the son of Brad and Amy Bielema. He participated in Football and Basketball for four years, Track three years, and Baseball one year. He is a member of National Honor […]
Editor’s note: The deceased youth is Jackson Levi Miller, 13, of Prophetstown, IL. On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at approximately 3:36 p.m., Whiteside County Sheerrif’s Deputies were dispatched to the 18000 block of Lomax road, in reference to a traffic crash involving an SUV and a dirt bike. Upon […]
Karen Arlene Kuehl, 87, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Resthave. Karen was born September 18, 1937 in Rock Falls, IL, to William and Etta Mae (Crotts) Boucher. She attended Rock Falls and Moline, IL, grade schools and was a graduate […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Mustangs needed six runs in the seventh inning to overtake the Milledgevillle Missiles by a 10-7 score. A. Meinsma led the Mustang offense with three hits, and was assisted by K. White’s three RBIs. K. Swaim earned the victory with three innings […]
Due to a schedule conflict with the Peoria Chiefs at Dozer Park, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced, that its 2025 Class 1A and Class 2A Baseball State Finals (on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, 2025,) will be played at the home field of the University of Illinois, […]
The Whiteside County Fair opens on Tuesday, August 12, and concludes after five fun-filled days on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Evening grandstand shows are free to attend. The Fair Board is extremely excited to announce that we will have Full Throttle Monster Trucks on Thursday, August 14. You will […]
Editor’s note: Foundry workers with Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center conduct a foundry pour into sand molds April 16, 2025, at Rock Island Arsenal, IL. Huntsville has signed off on a $67 million Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) contract, to provide Rock Island Arsenal […]