As a new year approaches, the City of Morrison, IL, Department of Fun committee urges the public to reserve two Saturday, Sesquicentennial dates. Both will benefit the Morrison Fire Departments’ 150th Anniversary: January 10 and June 6, 2026. The January Trivia Night will benefit the Firemen’s Celebration on June 6.
Morrison Department of Fun recently donated to Pink Heals of Sauk Valley. The donation comes from the Boobie Bus Fundraiser that took place in October 2025. “We love this organization and all that they do for our area,” said Carrie Melton of the Department of Fun. “So we are
Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D., submitted this essay. Much attention has been focused on the cost of health care insurance. Why? Because the Republican Party PASSED President Trump’s “Big beautiful bill,”–which continued big tax breaks for the wealthy, which were to expire in January 2026. To partially offset the
Marilyn June Melton, 89, of Erie, IL, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Marilyn was born June 7, 1936, in Sterling, IL, to Carl and Alice (Pletsch) Sandrock. She graduated in 1954 from Prophetstown High School. She married Carl R. Melton on
Leland Conrad Swanson, age 90, of Fulton, IL, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. Leland was born June 28, 1935, near Albany, IL, he son of Alfred Conrad and Edith (Ross) Swanson.
The City of Morrison’s entertainment committee–“The Deptartment of Fun”–has created a timely fundraiser to benefit the local Fire Department. On June 6, 2026, the Morrison, IL, volunteer organization will celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary, on W. Main Street and at the Fire Station. There will be food trucks, a live
White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought announced that the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado will be broken up. Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement criticizing the Trump Administration’s announcement to dismantle the largest Federal Climate Research Center in the Country. “The
Editor’s note: The Editor photographed tribute wreaths at Morrison, IL, Grove Hills Cemetery, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. They are on display left-to-right, representing these United States Military branches of service: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force. A separate wreath stands in memory of
Sledding down the Waterworks Park hill is allowed now, at Morrison Winter Park. Begin at 503 W. Winfield Street outside the skating rink–which is not open to the public yet. Bring your own sled, snowboard, or disc. Or borrow one from the “sled library” behind the rink fencing. Persons
Dorothy Ann DeMay, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Dorothy was born December 10, 1931, in Fenton, IL, the daughter of John and Callie V. (Dyche) Tegeler. She was educated in Fenton grade schools and graduated from Lyndon High
Connie L. Wiebenga, 82, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at her home. Connie was born March 25, 1943, in Fulton, to Jacob and Edna (Morgan) Houzenga. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. On February
Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will continue their hosting of the annual meet-and-greet event with Santa Claus. He will visit on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until noon in the bank lobby. Children will receive a treat.
Single-digit temperatures on Saturday, December 13, 2025, kept away the usual crowd of volunteers at Lusk Memorial Cemetery, Albany, IL, who honor 200+ military personnel. According to Location Coordinator Pastor Toni Lucas, “About 20 people attended” the annual Wreaths Across America decoration of graves. This was the 18th annual
This dog was last seen on Thursday, December 11, 2025, either from Dixon, or Morrison, IL. Recent severe temperatures pose a danger to Jimi, if he has been running loose since then. Perhaps a kind citizen took the dog inside for food and shelter. “Please, if you see this
Richard A. Buikema, 91, of Eldridge, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Grand Haven Retirement Community in Eldridge. Dick was born November 14, 1934, in Morrison, IL, the son of Richard E. and Hattie (Byland) Buikema. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools