The following Arrests were made and Citations issued as of Thursday, May 22, 2025. Arrests: On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Sabrina Batterton, age 33, of Morrison, IL. Batterton was arrested for a Whiteside County Warrant for Unlawful Acquisition of a Controlled Substance, a
Poppy Day (Friday, May 22, 2026,) is celebrated in Countries around the world. The American Legion Family brought National Poppy Day® to the United States, by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as “National Poppy Day.” Wear a red poppy throughout the weekend to honor the
On a mild, sunny spring day, west of Morrison, IL, scores of people gathered on benches at long tables under a large tent, at the Yoder residence, 9108 W. Lincoln Road (IL Route 30), in rural Fulton, IL. They came to eat supper and donate to fund supplies for
Editor’s note: New pain-free, technology takes place upon screening, to determine the iron count before one donates. A clip-on, finger meter internally reads iron in the blood stream. There will be no more painful finger sticks! Submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report
City Administrator Brian Melton announces the next regular meeting of the City of Morrison City Council is TUESDAY, May 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. To obtain the Agenda, Packet, and Link for meeting, please visit the Community Calendar of the City’s website: www.morrisonil.org. Scroll down to the Community Calendar,
Signage indicates a 2024 Kiwanis Club/Key Club Sandwich Sale, on the southeast corner of U. S. Route 30 and Cherry Street (IL Highway 78.) Known locally as “the sandwich corner,” this space for nonprofit food sales is courtesy of Community State Bank. Sandwich sale season opens Saturday, May 24,
At approximately 4:35 p.m., on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications received an iPhone Automatic Crash Notification homing to the intersection of Perkins Road and Mill Road, rural Prophetstown, IL. Initial investigation by Deputies determined a 2007 black Ford sedan, driven by 40-year-old Jacob Penaflor of
On Third Thursday, May 15, 2025, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, opened early, allowing the public to gather for home made treats, beverages, and conversation. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the venue becomes an attractive, charming “cafe,” filled with art from floor-to-ceiling and into
Aquatic and Youth Sports Director Deb Mortonson, from the Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA, announces once-a-week, Youth Swim Lessons will be offered in June and July, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Call today to register. The fees are $27 for YMCA members and $47 for nonmembers.
Morrison High School American Government Teacher Brian Bartoz submitted the photos. On Saturday, May 17, 2025, American Legion Post 328 and many volunteers installed American flags at the graves of veterans who lie at rest in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. They assembled at 7:45; the farthest-out team completed
NLI’s Legacy Tree Program announces the May Tree of the Month is an Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), that grows in the backyard of a private Rockford, IL, residence, the home of John and Kaylene Groh. This featured Redbud is 44 feet tall, with an average crown spread of 30
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes The Browns to their outdoor stage, on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be
Social Studies and Driver Education Teacher Brian Bartoz supplied the photographs. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Morrison Lions Club hosted its annual–now community -wide–Recycle Day at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. From 9:00 a.m. to noon, 184 vehicles streamed through the grounds, dropping off
Rotarian Mick Welding submitted the feature and photo. Four Rotarians and an honorary member applied Rotary Stickers on four boxes of bicycle helmets. Thank you to Scott Vandermyde, Stan Steines, Mick Welding, Ellen Smith, and honorary member Bart Smith, for taking time to prepare to the bike helmets. Morrison
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Sacred Call to their outdoor stage, on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., for our Memorial Day Kick-Off. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. For this opening of our outdoor worship services, come at