Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared the report. The Morrison Mustangs could not defend the scoring from beyond the arch on Friday, January 10, 2023, playing Rockridge at Home. The Rockridge Rockets connected on ten 3-pointers, to surpass the entire evening’s effort by the Mustangs, in a 56-28 loss on the […]
Editor’s note: Superintendent Scott Vance submitted this press release. “All students that were involved in this morning’s bus incident [red bus] have arrived safely at school. Thank you to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, Morrison Police Department, CGH, and Morrison Community Hospital for helping to ensure the safety of our […]
Dale Sugars, 78 of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, February 11, 2023. Dale was born March 11, 1944, in Greenville Township, the son of Delmar and Esther (Schrader) Sugars. He married Donna Smith on June 19, 1987, in Sterling. Dale retired from Frantz Manufacturing after 40+ years of service. He was […]
Editor’s note: Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Angela Reamer supplied photos of the five Citizen of the Year nominees and Kevin Schisler. Morrison Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Meeting at Blue Goose Run event center, 14609 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL, on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Ninety-nine persons replied, and […]
In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday in 1809, Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will showcase a professional Lincoln interpreter to address the public, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The location is Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. Bring an interested person. Perfectly apropos of […]
Morrison Community Hospital was recognized for being in the top 10% of all Critical Access Hospitals in the Country, for exceptional outpatient quality of care, as well as being a high-achieving HCAHPS hospital. MCH earned this prestigous recognition for the second year in a row. Laura Fischer, ICAHN Flex Grant […]
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to single-vehicle rollover crash in rural Prophetstown, IL, on Monday, February 10, 2023. At approximately 5:00 a.m., Whiteside County Dispatch was notified of a single-vehicle, single occupant rollover crash, on Spring Hill Road, near the intersection of Lynch Road in rural Prophetstown. Upon arrival on […]
Celebrate Scout Sunday on Sunday, February 12, 2023, recognizing the anniversary of the origin of Boy Scouts of America, on February 8, 1910. Scout Sunday is a day to demonstrate “A Scout is Reverent” and to thank Morrison United Methodist Church for making their facility available for meetings and events. […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustangs shot only 50% from the charity line (11 of 22) and fell to the host Orion Chargers 57-60 on February 7, 2023. Morrison was led in scoring with strong inside play from Carson Strating (22 pts.) and Brenden Martin (16 pts.) […]
State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) announced on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, he has opened a new office and expanded his staff, to better serve the 73rd legislative district. It includes portions of Bureau, Henry, Lee, Marshall, Peoria, Rock Island, Stark, Whiteside, Woodford Counties. “Serving the people of the 73rd […]
Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a blood drive on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. Appointments are required. Scan the barcode or email Denise Batterton at denise.batterton@morrisonschools.org. Note the gift card or t-shirt giveaways for donors.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this feature and the photos. Four Morrison High School Seniors took the home court for the final time, on Monday, February 6, 2023. Senior Fillies were introduced with parents and family members prior to the varsity game vs Rockridge High School. Shown top-to-bottom are Shelby […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The Millikin University Softball team finished the 2022 season in the top 10 of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association poll, after advancing to the NCAA National Tournament in Salem, VA. On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the NFCA released the preseason top 25 Coaches […]
Super Bowl weekend is here, and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is reminding football fans and partygoers, that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of impaired driving. If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol or cannabis, plan for a ride home with a sober driver. If you […]
Today, Tuesday, February 7, 2023, is the 156th anniversary of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s birth. On February 7, 1867, the second daughter of Charles and Caroline Ingalls was born on a wintry day, inside a cabin in the Wisconsin “Big Woods” near Lake Pepin. She died at age 90 on February […]