Wendy Lynn Scott, 69 of Prophetstown, IL, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Wendy was born on March 24, 1956, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of George and Norma (Tucker) Dissinger. She married Garry Scott on October 27, 1979, in
Larry E. Pape, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home. Larry was born December 26, 1940, in Morrison to Warren “Deb” and Sue H. (Howe) Pape. He attended Morrison Grade School and Morrison High School. Larry served in the United States Army. He married
Barb Mask submitted the press release. The Fulton (Martin House) Museum invites the public to attend, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, a 2:00 p.m. PowerPoint presentation entitled “The History of the Six Bridges (three previous and three current) between Fulton, Illinois, and Clinton, Iowa.” The program will cover the
Whether picking out pumpkins from a field or carving fun faces into them with friends, pumpkins show everyone it’s the fall season. What happens when it is time to say goodbye to your pumpkins, as they melt onto the porch? Don’t trash pumpkins after Halloween–smash them! Many think that
Join friends of Jennifer White in a Raffle Basket benefit, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, during the Girls Volleyball game, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The venue is Morrison High School cafeteria, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Show your support for our Fillies and the White family. Tickets are
Morrison Historical Society member Barry Linder noticed a need to improve the wood ramp at the rear of Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. He offered to help. Linder and six men recently teamed up to refurbish the ramp. Kudos to these volunteers: Norm Edlund, Trustee Gregory
Larry Dean Hill, 63, of Fenton, IL, died on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Larry was born July 4, 1962, in Moline, IL, the son of Larry Hill and Janet Hancock. He married Sherry Brown on December 6, 1986, in Davenport, IA. Larry owned and operated Larry’s Metal Company in
Editor’s note: Involve your family, and write a story or two, for the Veterans Day Exhibit. If the honoree is in Morrison, make a family visit to gather their military service experience. Jerry Brearton submitted this notice. This year, the State Senate Republican Caucus will pay tribute to the
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 3:40 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal, single-vehicle ATV crash on Mellotts Road, west of Fenton, IL. Preliminary investigation indicates that a Polaris Sportsman ATV, operated by Larry D. Hill, 63, was traveling westbound on Mellotts Road when it
Editor’s note: Arrive a bit early and wander the grounds. There are now 20 original sculptures in place. The Whiteside Forum will host a presentation, Question & Answer session, and a tour of Morrison Tech (www.morrisontech.edu) on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The College is acessed directly from IL Route
The pubic is welcome to enjoy or create old time music from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The venue is Lyndon Area Historical Society, 405 Fourth Street West, Lyndon, IL.
The Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival and Costume Parade returns to Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Admission is free. Parade registration begins at noon, with a start time of 1:00 p.m. The first 100 registered children will receive a goodie bag. Activities continue until 3:00:
Cassandra M. “Cassie” Biller, 41 of Milledgeville, IL, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. She was born on June 5, 1984, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Stephen J. and Katherine E. (Stone) Biller. Cassie had worked at Rolling Hills Center in Lanark,
Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, will participate in “Trick or Treat” on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., in the lower level of Bethesda. Volunteers will be in costume to pass out treats from various areas of the multi-purpose room. There will