Farmers National Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Prophetstown, IL, employees Michael Urish, Tiffany Tipton, and Nick Volckmann. • Urish, a Vice President and 15-year employee has been named Chief Lending Officer. In addition to his bank responsibilities, Mike serves on the Chadwick Milledgeville School Board. He […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Fillies, behind the four-hit pitching of Bella Duncan, topped the Milledgeville Lady Missiles by a 4-0 score. While Duncan was striking out 19 Missiles, Duncan and K. Wolber led the Fillie offense with two hits apiece. 1 2 3 4 5 6 […]
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Congressman Eric Sorensen helped reintroduce the Equality Act. It [is designed to] codify protections for members of the LBTQ+ against discrimination–in employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, Federally-funded programs, and jury service. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to be […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen issued the following statement, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in response to President Donald Trump’s first 100 Days in office. “President Trump promised to lower costs for working families–but after 100 days, he has done the opposite. Prices are up, and families are feeling the squeeze. […]
Barbara A. Heumann, age 85, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at Homestead of Morrison Assisted Living & Memory Care in Morrison. Barbara was born November 13, 1939, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James Joseph and Barbara (Martinek) McGuire. She married Eugene Heumann on May 23, […]
Editor’s note: This essay was submitted on behalf of the Whiteside County Bar Association. Since its first appearance on July 4, 1776, the date the Declaration of Independence was signed, the phrase “E Pluribus Unum” has become America’s de facto [in fact/ in reality] motto. Now, almost 250 years […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen has joined a bipartisan group of Lawmakers to reintroduce the Youth Lead Act. The bill is aimed at helping youth organizations like the Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4-H, and the Scouts continue to grow and thrive. This Legislation highlights the importance of building leadership and […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norman James Moret, who left us on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 77. Norm was a beloved member of the community, as well as a loving father, grandfather, and husband. Born on November 14,1947, Norm […]
Editor’s note: Visit Andresen Nature Center next door to Heritage Canyon, from 1:00 a.m.-to-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The location is 909 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL. Enjoy free activities for children; wildlife information; taxidermy. Ask Kyle Kopf about new bees to watch inside a glassed case. […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. Strong winds added many challenges for the Fillies and Warhawks, as they met in Morrison, IL, on Monday, April 28, 2025. The Warren/Stockton Warhawks scored early and silenced the Fillie bats until the sixth inning. The Fillie sixth inning rally was headed by RBI […]
Ronald L. Garwick, 88 of Oro Valley, AZ, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, after a two-year battle with bladder cancer. Ron was born March 7, 1936, in Clyde Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Reuben and Gladys (Stinemyer) Garwick. He graduated from Morrison Community […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, April 28, 2025, with all members present and a short Agenda, that took only 21 minutes to complete. The Consent Agenda was approved after challenges by Councilman Zuidema, questioning the quality of work on the painting of […]
Editor’s note: Prom Co-Advisor Brian Bartoz, Social Studies and Driver Education teacher, submitted this report of the MHS Prom with photographs. The Editor was unavailable to cover the event. Morrison High School’s 2025 Prom, “Tangled: Light Up the Night,” was held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Livengood’s Barn, […]
Editor’s note: On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Morrison, IL, became a site for the ongoing Hands Off protest movement, which began three weeks earlier across the Nation. Click here to read about protestors who demonstrated in Morrison. The Hands Off protests are a series of demonstrations launched across the […]
Editor’s note: The “Hands Off!” protest initiative began on Saturday, April 5, 2025, as the largest display of public resistance against the second administration of President Donald Trump. Organized under the “Hands Off!” banner, demonstrations voicing opposition to the administration’s policies occurred in over 1400 locations across all 50 […]