The Whiteside Area Career Center selected a Morrison High School student, as their January 2026 Student of the Month, in the field of “Computer Technology.” Ross Wiersema is an MHS Senior. His parents are Ryan and Arlene Wiersema. Six hundred students from 17 schools participate in a dozen categories
The City of Morrison, IL, Department of Fun stated, “The biggest, most fun trivia night of the year is happening, because Trivia Night is this Saturday, January 10, 2026! The event will benefit Morrison Fire Department’s 150th Anniversary Celebration, on Saturday, June 6.” Doors open to the Fire Station,
The Whiteside County Clerk has scheduled a free training session for tonight, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The venue is Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, 61270. “Good, qualified Judges are in constant need, to maintain the integrity of the election.” Contact Whiteside
On Monday, January 5, 2026, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew DeBaene issued this letter. The Morrison School District, in collaboration with the Morrison Education Association, the Morrison Support Staff Association, and the Morrison Schools Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the “Investing in Our Own Talent Program.”
Editor’s note: Those who do not know a Morrison, IL, Girl Scout should use this link to order Girl Scout Cookies from Morrison Troop 1504. It is for orders that ship directly to you or local deliveries only: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop1504c415?fpkp=1. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, “National Cookie Season,” began, by welcoming
Dan Kovats, wrote this essay. Donald J. Trump campaigned on being the “peace” President. Now, he is dragging us into a costly military action in Venezuela, to distract from skyrocketing health care costs and the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. However, know this, Trump’s strikes on Venezuela are
On Saturday, January 3, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen released this statement on U. S. Military action in Venezuela, that resulted in the capture of Leader Nicolás Maduro. “Maduro was a corrupt and illegitimate leader and must face justice. I am thankful every American service member returned home safe,” said Congressman
Phyllis J. White, 97 of Sterling, IL, died Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. She was born on December 3, 1928, in Pine Creek Township in Ogle County, the daughter of Henry R. and Dorothea (Palmer) Rhodes, Sr. She married Charles M. White
Wallace B. “Wally” Peterson, 96, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Wally was born October 1, 1929, in Morrison, the son of Walter C. and Cora Geraldine (McCune) Peterson. He was reared and educated in Morrison, attending Morrison Grade Schools and
Morrison, IL, Police Chief Mike Moon submitted the final report of 2025. On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Morrison Police arrested Jose I. Estrada, age 32, homeless, for two counts of Aggravated Domestic Battery, Unlawful Restraint, and Sexual Assault. Estrada was taken to the Whiteside County Jail. On Sunday, December
The Editor lists a few examples of favorite Science Fiction she enjoyed: The X-Files (still watching reruns); anything written by Isaac Azimov; Avatar; Jurassic Park; E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial; Star Wars. National Science Fiction Day is unofficially celebrated by many science fiction fans in the United States, on January 2. The
Presented by the City Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Chicago, IL’s, New Years Rockin’ Eve celebration is open to the public. This will include the first televised Chicago NYE event to air during the live celebration at Times Square in New York City. Visit NBC and
“Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker announced he is open to hear ideas about making our streets safer, and to consider potential changes to the SAFE-T Act. Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker stated, “I want to thank the Governor for recognizing that the SAFE-T Act needs to be revisited….I
Richard K. Johannsen, age 70, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home. Rick was born April 4, 1955 the son of Eugene and Barbara (Lilly) Johannsen. He graduated from Sauk Valley Community College and later married Sally Damhoff on October 21, 1989, in Morrison. Rick
Randy C. Swemline, 71, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, December 28, 2025, at La Bella of Morrison. Randy was born March 30, 1954, in Clinton, IA, the son of Glenn and Dolores (Reckard) Swemline. He was educated in Fulton grade schools and graduated from Fulton