Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A beautiful day offered the local Morrison, IL, citizens an opportunity to gather downtown and be part of the 2023 Morrison pre-game, Homecoming festivities, on Friday, September 29, 2023. The sound of Police sirens signaled the start of the traditional parade at […]
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Sunday, October 1, 2023, members of various Morrison, IL, churches formed a chain along Route 30, as a peaceful and prayerful display of support by Pro-Life citizens who uphold human life from conception to death.
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photograph of her donating whole blood. The September 2023 American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Thank you, Father Slawomir “Slawek” Zimodro and the St. Mary’s Church family, for allowing […]
Editor’s note: Cultures across millennia and the world have crafted buildings in order to “live above the shop.” Upper level dwellings were cost-saving, convenient, and wise investments. They remain so today. However, not everyone, today, would house their livestock and grain under their house. On Sunday, October 29, 2023, Wolf […]
Save these dates, because plans are underway for three Morrison, IL, awaited 2023 community events. The Annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest is set for Saturday, October 28, presented by Morrison Chamber of Commerce. Pre-registration for the Costume Contest is encouraged and free! Parade line up begins at 12:30 p.m. […]
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Friday Night Lights were shining in Morrison, IL, as the Homecoming crowd gathered at E. M. “Bud” Cole field, to watch the Morrison Mustangs host the Sherrard Tigers. On Friday, September 29, 2023, fireworks added to the decisive victory. The opening […]
On Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 2:38 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies were called to the 1600 block of Riverdale Road, Rock Falls, IL, for a disturbance. Upon further investigation, it was determined that a Home Invasion occurred, which resulted in the occupant of the residence suffering significant injuries. Further investigation […]
On Thursday, September 28, 2023, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year-old Keith L. Foley of Morrison, IL, on Possession of Child Pornography charges (Class 2 Felony.) Foley was taken to Whiteside County Jail and released under Pre-Trial Release. The charges are merely an allegation, and all parties are presumed […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 22, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-22-2023 Charlie Goldstein 20 Rolling Meadows, IL Speeding 9-23-2023 Triston James 22 Morrison, IL Speeding […]
Senator Dianne Feinstein was a pioneering American and a true trailblazer. In San Francisco, CA, she showed enormous poise and courage in the wake of tragedy, and became a powerful voice for American values. In the United States Senate, she turned passion into purpose, and led the fight to ban […]
Dance through the decades, and celebrate the past, at our unforgettable adult Homecoming. The location is Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. We will be throwing it back Morrison High School style with some of your favorites! Celebrate the fashions of your favorite decade with thrift store […]
Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Homecoming activities leading up to the Friday night, September29, 2023, Homecoming game have been a highlight in Morrison, IL, forever. The THUSE activities on Thursday, September 28, were no exception. Food trucks were parked in the lot. Parents filled the seats to […]
Friday, September 29, 2023, is Homecoming for Morrison High School and its alumni. The Main Street Homecoming Parade begins at 3:00 p.m. Northside School will dismiss at 1:50. All other schools will dismiss at 2:00.
Set 1: Morrison 25 – Riverdale14 Set 2: Morrison17 – Riverdale 25 Set 3: Morrison 19 – Riverdale 25 Top Stats: September 27, 2023 Jordan Eads – 5 kills, 11 assists, 1 block, 1 ace Bella Duncan – 8 kills, 9 assists, 15 digs, 3 aces Elle Milnes – 5 […]
Bella Duncan and Jordan Eads took the Fillies on a run to Rock Island, IL, to get a win on the road, on Monday, September, 25, 2023. Morrison had a slow start in the first set against Alleman, but they gathered to find a groove for the second and third sets. Eads […]