Panther Softball Loses Regional Heart Breaker

The Panthers got two more in their fourth as Kayler Pritchard continued her hot hitting since returning from injury and singled home Lilly Swatos and then scored later on a Storm error to make it 3-0.
Madison Krum Awarded Whiteside County 4-H Support Fund Scholarship

Madison Krum, an 11-year member of the Cottonwood 4-H Club in Morrison, has been awarded the Whiteside County 4-H Support Fund Award of Merit scholarship.
‘Farm Tool School’ at Next Morrison Historical Society Program

Marc Gravert of rural Fulton returns to Morrison’s Heritage Museum as the program speaker on Sunday, May 19.
Morrison Fire Pancake Breakfast on Sunday

Pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee will be on the menu at Morrison Fire Department’s annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, May 19 at the Morrison Fire Station.
Dorothy and Cal Schuneman to Celebrate 80th Wedding Anniversary

Dorothy and Cal Schuneman, formerly of Prophetstown, will celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary with a family gathering in Fort Myers, FL on Sunday, May 26.
Tampico’s Sesquicentennial Logo Design Contest Underway

Tampico’s next Sesquicentennial Planning Committee meeting is on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at the Tampico Area Historical Society. Anyone interested is welcome to come and help plan the town’s 150th celebration in 2025.
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Announces Distracted Driving Enforcement Results

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office issued one citation for hands-free law violations, along with fourteen citations for speeding, two arrests, six other traffic enforcement contacts, and twenty warnings during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources to Sponsor Cicada Art Contest

Everyone belongs in nature – even cicadas.