Joseph R. Ostrander, 90 of Sterling, IL, passed away on Thursday November 30, 2023, at his home, following a brief illness. Joe was born on December 29, 1932, in Dixon, IL the son of Cloyd and Bernice (Long) Ostrander. He grew up in Harmon, IL, and graduated from St. Norbert […]
Dear Editor: I sincerely hope that all of us in Morrison[, IL,] thank the Morrison Garden Club for all the beautiful work they do throughout the year: Main Street flower baskets and barrels filled with items of the season Grove Hill Cemetery’s fountain surrounded by flowers Odell Public Library spring […]
On Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, the Early American Crafters will host a Christmas Walk from noon to 6:00 p.m. Luminaries and lanterns begin at dusk. Cookies and warm drinks are the gift of The Early American Crafters. Park downtown. Free, continuous […]
At its regular meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, the City Council approved its annual Property Tax Levy Ordinance for 2024 (Fiscal Year 2025.) Based on the estimated Equalized Assessed Valuation and statutory levy needs of the City of Morrison, the 2024 tax rate was established with a 0.06% decrease, […]
The following Morrison High School Wrestling results are from Thursday, November 30, 2023. Erie Prophetstown vs Morrison 106: S. Kilker (EP) Forfeit (M)113: J. Hawkins (EP) Forfeit (M)120: P. Schaefer (M) Forfeit (EP)126: S. Kiker (EP) Fall 3:38 Kam. White (M)132: J. Gibson (EP) Dec. 8-5 C. Modglin (M)138: C. […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, November 24, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citation was issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-25-2023 Niacole Vazquez 24 Morrison, IL Speeding and Operating Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration The […]
Stop at Farmers National Bank today, Friday, December 15, and Saturday, December 16, 2023, for Holiday gifts and refreshments. An Open House on Saturday, December 16, will host Santa.
Article written by Leveda Ashlin. As we enter the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons, we have just seen the heart, and reason for the seasons, by the actions of some younger members of this community. We especially want to express our gratitude, amazement, and admiration for the young people of […]
On Saturday, December 2, 2023, the public is invited to The Loft of Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, for a “drop-in” ornament painting party, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. This creative endeavor was planned for art lovers of all ages. Hundreds of salt clay Christmas ornaments have […]
The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, November 27, 2023, with Matt Tichler the only member failing to answer roll call. The opening Action introduced the holiday and meeting schedule for fiscal year 2024. The Council voted unanimously to the meeting dates to be the second and fourth Monday of […]
The Sherrard, IL, Lady Tigers used the advantage built due to a slow start by the host Morrison Fillies, to take home a 50-40 win. The Lady Tigers were placed on the free throw 16 times and connected on 12 tries, to form the final scoring advantage. Camryn Veltrop keyed […]
Morrison (60) defeated Mendota (12) on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Results follow. 106: Forfeit (ME) Forfeit (MO)113: G. Stevenson (ME) Forfeit (MO)120: P. Schaefer (MO) Forfeit (ME)126: Forfeit (ME) Forfeit (MO)132: Z. Milder (MO) Fall 2:42 T. Rucker (ME)138: C. Pruis (MO) Fall 1:27 C. Kleckner (ME)144: C. White (MO) […]
The Morrison Fillies traveled to Riverdale High School on Thursday, November 30, 2023, to challenge the Lady Rams. The contest was a back-and-forward battle and entered the final quarter in a tie at 33. The Rams connected on 6-of-8 free throws in the final quarter, while holding the Fillies offense […]
On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the Morrison Mustangs traveled south to Rockridge High School and fell to the Rockets by a 59-39 score. The Rockets jumped out to a 9-point first-quarter advantage and built on the lead as the game progressed. The Mustangs’ offense was led by Martin 12, Newman […]
Moments–or seconds–within the varied world of sports can become sublime for their power to change an outcome. An athlete may carry the memory of one personal achievement far into their adult years. Teams en masse also relive such victory moments. Such a situation was in the making for an 11-year-old, […]