On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office proudly introduced its newest team member. Kane is a full-service K9 who will be working alongside his handler, Deputy Jacob Wilging. Kane joins the Department to assist in a variety of Law Enforcement functions, continuing the Office’s mission to
The Morrison Ministers Council announces there will be no Morrison, IL, Community Crosswalk, due to few participants in the past. However, on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, members of the Morrison Ministers Council will hold short worship services, including Communion, at three residential homes: 10:00 a.m. Highlight Health of
The following service organization and residential care facilities in Morrison, IL, invite families to attend 2025 Easter Egg Hunts. Bring a container for each child and a means to photograph the fun. SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Kiwanis Club/MHS Key Club will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park,
Leonard Edward “Ed” Ebersohl, age 90, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Morningside of Sterling, IL. Ed was born on August 8, 1934, in DeSoto, IL, the son of Leonard and Faye (McCollum) Ebersohl. He married Kathryn Crowell on November 17, 1956, in Murphysboro, IL. Ed graduated college from
Morrison High School Social Studies and Driver Education Teacher Brian Bartoz submitted the report and photographs. The Thursday, April 3, 2025, Golden Agers Bingo event, at the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, reached an attendance milestone. Approximately 40 Seniors turned out for the
Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, opens its Program Season on Sunday, April 27, 2025, with an educational, nostalgia-filled, enjoyable program for all ages. The Grand Reopening begins at 1:00 p.m., with a welcoming entrance via the newly-repaired front stairs, or a ramp from the back parking
The Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will host a program by Kelly Klobucher about the old Joliet, IL, prison, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation.
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year, have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to
Saturday, March 29, 2025, was a fine afternoon for fishing in Morrison-Rockwood State Park’s Lake Carlton. The Editor spoke to two families. Dynamic gray clouds filled the sky with menacing swirls. Samantha West and Chris Browne live in Sterling, IL, with West’s three daughters. They are experienced fishers. “A
Respectfully submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Program Leader. The second American Red Cross Community Blood Drive of 2025 took place on Thursday, March 20, at Morrison United Methodist Church. The sponsor for the canteen that day was Bethesda Lutheran Church; they have sponsored the
In February 2025, a new enterprise opened its doors, conveniently located at 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beside McDonald’s. Liquor Land is a convenience store that is open each day from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. The business boasts of having “the lowest prices in town.” Additionally, there is no
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 6000 block of Cordova Road, in rural Erie, IL, for a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash. Upon arrival, Deputies located the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, who was pronounced
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, allowed Morrison Music Boosters to host the first “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser to benefit a Morrison organization. The event was held between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. The Music Boosters received $500 to support the MHS Marching Mustangs Color
The Parks and Recreation Department will host Bingo for Families, on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The venue is the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Play time is from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Bring someone to enjoy this City of
April Fool’s Day 2025, was taken literally by this jolly voter, Jerry Scott, at one-of-two Mt. Pleasant precincts, in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 1, also included Clyde residents. All 60 County precincts responded with votes; however