" by Jerry Lindsey Assistant Editor June 5 NUIC ALL-CONFERENCE SOFTBALL Bella Duncan ..Player of the Year First Team: Allie Anderson, Kylah Wolber Second Team: Ellie Milnes, Kayee Pruis, Ava Duncan, Bella Scachette TRACK and FIELD Brady Anderson, Levi Milder, Coltin Bielema, Isiah McDearmon, Josh McDearmon, Lane Decker, Rylan Alvarado,"
" As I exited the house on Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025, I startled a small, black and white moth. It fluttered down to the concrete porch step. I did not recall ever seeing a black and white moth, so I paused to look closely. It was exquisitely detailed! I"
" The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to safeguarding one of the community’s most vulnerable population–our elderly residents. Through the dedicated work of the Department’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU), the Sheriff’s Office is proactively working to identify, investigate, and prevent crimes targeting senior citizens across the"
" Editor’s note: On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Tom Johnston of the Quad-City Times reported, “…Juniors Brady Anderson and Levi Milder…accounted for 55 of the team’s [60] points. First-year Coach Kevin Kilker stated in a text message, “A championship is always the goal. We have a small team, but pound-for-pound"
" Congratulations to the MHS Trap Shooting Team, who took 2nd Place at the 2025 Illinois State Trap Shooting Meet on May 30, 2025."
" By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Fillies’ season came to a sad ending at Marengo, IL, on Friday, May 30, 2025. They fell in extra innings to the North Boone Vikings 4 -3. The Fillies scored in the first inning following a Bella Duncan double. She later scored"
" By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. It took longer to drive from Morrison to the site of the IHSA Sectional Softball game in Woodstock, IL, than it took the Fillies to eliminate the Marengo Indians, on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Except for the lone home run in the fourth inning,"
" Are you curious about those two, tiny cabins along W. Lincolnway? Would you be surprised to learn at one time they served as homes for two families? Morrison Historical Society will host a free program on Sunday, June 8, 2025, with presenter Jon Gentz. Gentz loves local history. He"
" The Editor will be out of town from Thursday, May 29, through Sunday, June 1, 2025. Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey will be available to receive information. Contact him at jer.lindsey@gmail.com or 815-441-4603."
" Judy Holesinger submitted the press release. Come join the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the authentic, de Immigrant windmill, in downtown Fulton, IL, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, and Sunday, June 8. Bring the family and a means to take photographs. Inside the Windmill Cultural Center is an impressive collection"
" By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. As local high school activities wind down for the year, Noah Stout, Freshman at Morrison High School, is focusing on a summer of competitive Wrestling, among the best wrestlers in the Nation. He has qualified to wrestle at the 2025 Junior Nationals being held"
" By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. Due to field conditions, the Sectional Softball game between Morrison and Marengo will be rescheduled for 4:30 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Woodstock Marian."
" Photos are compliments of Social Studies and Driver Education Teacher Brian Bartoz. At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, Morrison High School held the 153rd Commencement Exercises in the gymnasium. Fifty-nine students were eligible to graduate, as of May 23. Band and choir members added music to the"
" On Monday, May 26, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications received a report of a motorist assist on Cooper Road, near the intersection of Smit Road. The caller reported the individual’s vehicle had been stranded for hours. A Deputy arrived to the location, and spoke"
" On Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at approximately 12:00 Noon, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications received a 911 call, reporting a traffic crash with injuries on U.S. Route 30, in front of Crystal Lake in Rock Falls, IL. Initial investigation by responding Deputies determined a white, Lexus SUV, operated by"