Susan E. Bart (1962 – 2025)

  Susan E. Bart, 63, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, August 10, 2025. Susan was born on January 20, 1962, in Streator, IL, to Alphy and Betty (Metz) Menold.  She grew up in Princeville, IL, where she attended local schools and graduated from Princeville High School.  In her early years,

Rachel Tucker (1980 – 2025)

  Rachel Marie Tucker, 44, of Morrison, IL, died on Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home. Rachel was born December 30, 1980, in Clinton, IA, to Raymond and Jolene “Jody” (Meeker) Tucker.  She attended Morrison schools.  Rachel had worked as a CNA for various facilities in the area and

Rock Falls and Sterling Community Garage Sales

  Community Fall Garage Sales are set to return on Friday, September 19, through Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Rock Falls and Sterling , IL.  This popular community-wide event gives residents the opportunity to clean out their homes, find new treasures, and shop local bargains throughout the Sauk Valley. Maps

Eagle Scout Project Was for the Birds

  The newest fixture along the Rock Falls, IL, Birding Trail comes, thanks to an Eagle Scout Service Project.  This is an important milestone for a youth working toward Scouting’s highest achievement. Ross Eden, a Senior at Sterling High School, recently completed the installation of 12 Bluebird houses at Lawrence

2025 Vacation Bible School Report

  Article and photos were submitted by Lydia Ohlsen. Morrison, IL, Vacation Bible School was Monday, August 4, through Friday, August 8, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. The kids embarked on an Alaskan adventure with Northern Lights glowing over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and

First Biennial Sculpture Exhibition at MIT

  Editor’s note:  Click the link to watch installation of the 20th piece of sculpture, “The Morrison Mavem,” by Melissa Meyer.  She, Curator Charles Yost, and MIT President Chris Scott did the heavy lifting and concrete drilling. Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host its First

“The Morrison Maven” 2025 Sculpture Installation

” Editor’s note:  Over Friday, August 29, and Saturday, August 30, 2025,  the final sculpture was installed on the campus of Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The college’s First Biennial Sculpture Exhibition officially opens Saturday, September 20, 2025.  Ten, new, large-scale sculptures were added to the

September 9 Music Boosters Fundraiser at Culver’s

  Donate while you dine!  If you cannot attend the event, donate to Morrison Music Boosters. Morrison Music Boosters will host a fundraiser, on Tuesday evening, September 9, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  The location is Culver’s of Rock Falls, 1901 Harley Davidson Drive, Rock Falls, IL, 61071. Proceeds

Memorial Bench Honors Deputy Gordie Millerschone

  Editor’s note:  The bench has a United States flag motif. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is honored to announce the dedication of a memorial bench in honor of Retired Deputy Gordie Millerschone.  The bench was placed at the front entrance of the Whiteside County Courthouse, where Deputy Millerschone proudly

Two-Vehicle Crash in Rural Fulton Yields Multiple Injuries

  On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at approximately 10:48 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash, at the intersection of Garden Plain Road and Sand Road in rural Fulton, IL. Emergency crews found five occupants entrapped in the vehicles.  Fire and EMS personnel worked to extricate the individuals,

Wienermobile Stop Brought Smiles to Morrison

  Did you see the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile at Sullivan’s Foods today, Friday, August 29, 2025?  Did you take a photo?  Did you receive a red, wienermobile whistle?  Did you notice the shape of the vehicle is a smile? During the visit, from noon until 3:00 p.m., Sullivan’s staff grilled

September 3 Morrison Police Report

  Morrison Police Department reports the following Arrests and Citations issued as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025. On August 25, 2025, Morrison Police arrested Kenneth Farthing, age 62, of Morrison, IL.  Farthing was arrested for Criminal Trespass to a Residence and Vehicle.  Farthing was released with a court date. On

Become a Theater Booster of MCUSD

  Morrison Music Teacher Erin Morris will start a Theater Boosters program, to support the Theater Department. “We have wonderful Music Boosters run by parents, who do an awesome job supporting our music students.  We could use some of that kind of support for our Theater Program.  The current program

Preserving Morrison’s Heritage

  Submitted by Morrison Chamber of Commerce Director Callie Hamstra. Morrison Historical Society has been proudly preserving and sharing our community’s history for over 50 years.  Operated entirely by volunteers, the Society oversees “Morrison’s Heritage Museum,” a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  It is located in