The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup began January 29, 2025; the deadline to enroll is Monday, March 31. “We encourage […]
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, National Agriculture Day, U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins [recently] announced that the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers. Funds will [sourced] through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop […]
Plans are underway for our 45th Class Reunion. Morrison High School alumni, from the Class of 1980, are encouraged to save the date Saturday, September 13, 2025. The venue will be Denny O’s, 307 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL. Hard to believe it has been four years. What an awesome […]
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on March 26, 2025. The Center address is 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to […]
Morrison Police Department reported the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Friday, March 21, 2025. Arrests: On March 16, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Morrison Police Department arrested Brett A Holcomb, 35, Morrison, IL, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Holcomb was arrested after Morrison Police […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A strong pitching effort from Mustang starter C. White (4.0 inn. ) and relief from K. Swain (2.0 inn.) allowed only two hits. The five defensive errors allowed the home Steamers to edge out a 4-3 Conference win on Thursday, March 21, 2025. 1 […]
Editor’s note: Photographed is one of the Union Pacific Railroad “Big Boy” fleet. Note the tiny man standing by an electrical pole as the engine roared by. Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will host a program about the influence of railways on American history. Historian Mike Matejka, will […]
Jeffrey D. Groenwold, 51, of Clinton, IA, died Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home. Jeff was born September 24, 1973, in Clinton, to Karl J. and Ruth Ann (Kooi) Groenewold. He attended school in Morrison, IL, and Fulton, IL, graduating from Morrison High School in 1992. Following high […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Morrison Fillies pitcher, Bella Duncan, struck out 17 Sterling hitters, but recorded the loss (5-4) on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The Fillies fought back following a first inning 3-run homer by Sterling’s Martinez, to tie the game with three runs in the third inning. […]
Frank Ernest Palumbo, age 89, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at Allure of Sterling, IL. Frank was born on August 12,1935, in Manhattan, NY, the son of Dominick and Mildred (Gallo) Palumbo. He married Donna Sue Cox on November 28, 1959, at St. Ferdinand’s Church in Chicago, IL, and together […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Mustangs opened the 2025 Baseball schedule with a road win at Hinckley-Big Rock, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The pitching combo of Schroeder (3.1 inn.) and Meinsma (3.2 inn.) only gave up one hit, while walking seven and striking out 15. The […]
Today, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, is the last day of Winter. Although the snow is melted all around, at 9:00 a.m., Morrison is awaiting a severe thunderstorm–with quarter-size HAIL–from the Clinton, IA, area. During the downpour, at 9:24 sun broke through the clouds, and a colorful rainbow appeared! By […]
The 2025 Dixon Municipal Band’s Annual Spring Concert will feature Guest Soloist Greg Pattillo on Flute. The event is Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the Historic Dixon Theatre, Dixon, IL. We do ask for donations after the concert, if you have enjoyed yourself–and we know you […]
Editor’s note: Charles Yost changed the time and location of his brazing demonstration, to his workshop, after 10:00 a.m. The spring, vernal equinox falls on Thursday, March 20, 2025. There will be a nearly equal amount of daylight and darkness, at all latitudes of our planet. The Northern Lights […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Unit School District #6 Board convened on Monday, March 17, 2025, without members Dustin Damhoff and Jim Prombo in attendance. Following the “Good News From Around the District,” offered by the respective school Principals and the Superintendent, the following Actions were offered […]