Erie – Prophetstown at Morrison Set 1: Morrison 27 E-P 25 Set 2: E-P 25 Morrison 14 Set 3: E-P 25 Morrison 12 Fillies’ Top Stats: Bella Duncan- 10 kills, 1 ace, 16 digs, 8 assists Jordan Eads – 6 kills, 11 digs, 19 assists Elle Milnes – 7 kills, 1 […]
Visit Kalmar Kolors Alpacas during “National Alpaca Farm Days,” on Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, 2023. The location is 9721 W. Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. Watch for signs on the south side of the highway. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, and noon to 4:00 p.m. […]
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The 0-3 Erie-Prophetstown Panthers surprised the 3-0 Morrison Mustangs, on Friday, September 15, 2023, with a score on the opening possession. The opening kickoff was returned to mid-field by Connor Keegan; Demetre Larson scored on a 40-yard gallop three plays later, to […]
Anne Frame wrote the press release; the Camps supplied their photo in the Sahara Desert. This tantalizing and fascinating program will be given by Jim and Ann Camp on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:30 p.m. There is no […]
On Friday, September 15, 2023, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Milk Loss Program (MLP) assistance for eligible dairy operations, for milk that was dumped or removed, without compensation, from the commercial milk market. The causes were due to qualifying weather events and the consequences of those weather […]
Morrison, IL, City Administrator Brian Melton reported the Local Street Project started today, Monday, September 19, 2023, on South Cherry Street. He supplied photographs of the three sites. This year’s local street project includes S. Cherry Street, N. Jackson Street (RR Tracks to E. Knox Street) and N. Heaton Street […]
Louella L. Engelkens, 78, of Sterling, died on Friday, September 15, 2023, at CGH Medical Center of Sterling, IL. She was born on March 18, 1945, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Jake and Abbie (Peoples) Engelkens. She attended Malvern Grade Schools and was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church […]
Adele M. Nye, 73, of Morrison, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Adele was born on December 27, 1949, in Morrison, to Clyde R. and Marjorie H. (Young) McDougall. Adele’s early years were rooted in her hometown of Morrison, where […]
Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Saturday, September 16, the skies cleared from a cloudy, damp morning, and the street dried. Artists surfaced to register to spend the afternoon on Main Street. Registrations totaled 890 in the first hour and evolved to surpass the 1100 mark as […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article and took the photos. The Annual Morrison Rotary Kids’ Runs were held as part of the 2023 Harvest Hammer Races, on Saturday, September 16, 2023. 2023 Rotary Kids’ Run Race Winners WEE Run Boys: Girls: FUN Run Boys: Girls: CHALLENGE Run Boys: Girls: […]
On Friday, September 15, 2023, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office dispatch was notified of a two-vehicle crash on Fulfs Road, at the intersection of Folkers Drive in rural Morrison. Responding Deputies and Sheriff’s Office Administration determined a sedan, driven by a 16-year-old female was traveling eastbound on […]
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) endorsed recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), for the newly FDA-approved COVID-19 shots for everyone over the age of six months. Federal agencies have given the green light for updated mRNA vaccines developed by Moderna […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations were issued since Friday, September 8, 2023. Arrests: On Friday, September 8, 2023, at approximately 5:36 p.m., Morrison Police Department received a retail theft complaint at Dollar General, 633 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. During the investigation, it was discovered Amanda McNamara, age 39, […]
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker, that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of: Captain Eleanor “Ellie” LeBeau Cooke United States Marine Corps Hometown: Belleville, IL. […]
Judith Holesingser’s program for Morrison Historical Society, on Sunday, September 17, 2023, will inform guests about “Why Beekeeping” is vital and enjoyable. The public is invited to her PowerPoint presentation; no live bees will be present. Morrison’s Heritage Museum is located at 202 E. Lincolnway, with access from the ramp […]