Editor’s note: On Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026, members of Morrison Ministers Council will hold short worship services, including Communion, at three residential care centers. Members of the community are welcome to attend. They include 10:00 a.m. La Bella of Morrison (500 N. Jackson Street); 1:00 p.m. Resthave Care & […]
Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Michael Moon submitted this Arrest Report on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Morrison Police arrested Beth M. Stillings, age 57, of Morrison, IL. Stillings was arrested for a Failure to Appear Warrant out of Whiteside County. She was transported to Whiteside […]
Tonight, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the full moon will occur at 10:12 p.m. EDT, as the lunar disk sits opposite the sun, fully lit by its rays. April’s full moon is often called the “Pink Moon,” in reference to the lavender-pink bloom of the ground-covering perennial plant phlox sublata, […]
Natural Land Institute’s (NLI) Legacy Tree Program is pleased to recognize a Rock Elm (Ulmus thomasii) as the 2026 March Tree of the Month. It is located in Hononegah Forest Preserve, 80 Hononegah Road, Rockton, IL 61072 – Forest Preserves of Winnebago County’s first Preserve, established in 1924. This […]
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Natural Land Institute (NLI) closed on 149 acres of land surrounding its 4-acre Beach Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve (11500 East Big Mound Road, Davis Junction, IL 61020) in Ogle County. Beach Cemetery Prairie is a dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve. It contains some of the […]
Before launching into its 65th Anniversary Season this summer, Timber Lake Playhouse will welcome audiences back to the Theatre in the Woods this spring, with three special, one-night events–featuring music, comedy, and magic. Tickets for all spring events and the 2026 season are available now. For more information or […]
The City of Morrison would like to inform residents, businesses, and other stakeholders that City Hall will be closed intermittently through July 2026, to accommodate staff training and the implementation of a new computer system. These closures are necessary as the City transitions to an upgraded computer platform. It […]
This essay was written by Deacon Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. Pope Leo XIV stated, “Universal health coverage is not a luxury, but a social imperative.” (Vatican News) Currently in the United States approximately 34,000,000 Americans are without access to health care, either because they do not have the money […]
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Blood Program Leader, submitted the photo of Power Cell donors. The Editor submitted a photo after her 81st donated pint (ten+ gallons.) The second 2026 American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, March 19, at Morrison United Methodist Church. Many […]
High school students, are you looking for a career in food service? Do you want to earn higher wages? Youths aged 14-to-18 should register for the upcoming 4-H ServSafe Manager Certification Course, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. Sessions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15, […]
Troy Douglas Leech, 53, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home. Troy was born June 7, 1972, in Morrison, to Douglas and Judy (Boelkins) Leech. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and photographed the Easter Bunny. Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz submitted the other pictures. Click the link to read Bartoz’s feature about Key Club highschoolers and adults who packed 1400 plastic eggs. Anxious youngsters started arriving at Morrison, IL, Kiwanis Park, in […]
Morrison High School Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz submitted these photos of the packing preparation, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, before the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt of Saturday, March 28. Click the link to a report on the event. Key Club member Cierra Weets (left) and Morrison Kiwanis […]
The Editor took these photos during a two-hour protest gathering in Savanna, IL, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. “Well over a 100 participated,” stated one of the organizers. “Global protests against Donald Trump took place on Saturday as millions of people vented fury, over what they see as his […]
David B. Otto, 55, of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. David was born June 29, 1970, in Iowa City, IA, to John and Judith (Callen) Otto. He was raised and educated in Clinton, IA, grade schools, […]