Anthony W. “Tony” Szabo, 56, of Okeechobee, FL, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his home in Florida. Tony was born December 19, 1967, in South Bend, IN, to Anthony W. and Janet L. (Severied) Szabo. He graduated from Penn High School in […]
Eric and Linda (Schroth) Anderson celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary, on Thursday, January 18, 2024. The Morrison, IL, couple acknowledged that milestone, during the Saturday, January 20, Cub Scout Pinewood Derby event, at Morrison United Methodist Church. Both have been integral to the Scouting program for decades. They met during […]
Future Farmers of America Alumni will host a breakfast fundraiser, on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Family Chef, 701 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Serving is from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Menu items include 1. pancakes 2. sausage patties 3. eggs 4. orange juice 5. chocolate milk 6. coffee. The fundraiser […]
Moline, IL, resident Eric Sorensen is the only Meteorologist in Congress. A former WQAD Channel 8 Weather Forecaster, Rep. Sorensen prepared this short video, using two decades of on-air, weather reporting skills. It recaps his 2023 Legislative accomplishments. Now a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, he serves the […]
Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, is conducting Kindergarten and Pre-school screenings. Please call the Northside office, 815-772-2153, to set up an appointment. These screenings are for youngsters who will turn 1. age 3 on-or-before September 1, 2024 (Pre-K) 2. age 5 on-or-before September 1, 2024 (K.)
The City of Morrison Parks and Recreation Department and the Morrison High School Key Club are partnering, to host a Bingo Night for local residents age 50 and above. This event will be held at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The last home Basketball game of the 2023-24 season for the Morrison Fillies resulted in their 17th, win by topping the Orion Chargers 64-29. Seniors Carrissa Sykema, Sarah Weston, Jordan Eads, and Emery Brewer were recognized in pre-game Senior Night festivities. Orion: 7 – 7 […]
Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, invites the public to attend the annual Scout Sunday worship, on February 4, 2024, with “A Celebration of Scouting Ministry.” Pastor Sun-Ah Kang will officiate the 9:00 a.m. service. Former Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, or current Scouts are especially welcome. […]
Mark Twain noted, “A great, great deal has been said about the weather, but very little has ever been done.” Author E. B. White wrote, “Sailors have an expression about the weather: they say the weather is a great bluffer. I guess the same is true of our human society–things […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A strong Mustang second half earned the home win, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, over the Sherrard Tigers 57-47. Sherrard: 9 – 16 – 11 – 11 = 47 Morriosn: 14 -10 -18 -15 = 57 Mustang Scoring: Hepner 7, McQueen 4, Newman 11, Bielema […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A Thursday night, January 25, 2024, venture to Mercer County by the Morrison Mustangs ended in an disappointing loss, by the score of 67-46. Mercer Co.: 19 – 17 – 19 – 12 = 67 Morrison: 8 – 13 – 9 – 16 = 46 […]
Morrison 39 Oregon 36 Morrison Results: 138lb. Caleb Modglin W (Fall 0:55) 144lb. Camden Pruis W (Fall 1:59) 150lb. Karder White (forfeit) 157lb. Levi Milder W (Fall 2:47) 165lb. Brady Anderson W (Dec 9-5) 175lb. Caleb Carroll L (Fall 2:12) 190lb. L forfeit 215lb. Jonathon Hicks L (Fall 2:42) 285lb. […]
By Jerry Lindsey The lady Flying Geese of Kewanee-Wethersfield topped the Morrison Fillies on Saturday night, January 27, 2024, 58-45. Morrison: 9 – 15 – 9 – 12 = 45 Kew-Weth: 12-20-14-11 = 58 Fillies Scoring: Brewer 4, Pruis 5, Eads 2, Armitage 2, Veltrop 30, Weston 2
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A strong, 28-point opening quarter allowed the Morrison Mustangs the advantage they needed, to fight off the host Riverdale Rams and record a 65-60 victory, on Friday night, January 26, 2024. Morrison: 28 – 16 – 10 – 11 = 65 Riverdale: 18 – 14 […]
Lorraine J. Hand, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, passed from this life on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was 92 years old and resided at Homestead of Morrison, IL. She was born March 10, 1931, in Sterling, IL, to J. Wallace and Jean (Vandenberg) Mathew. She attended Round Grove school and […]