Coach Tom Drosopsulos sent these Wrestling results from Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Amboy, IL. Morrison vs Lena-Winslow, Le-Win 66 Morrison 9 106: R. Demeter (LW) Forfeit (M)113: D. Prater (LW) Forfeit (M)120: W. Riffle (M) Fall :27 T. Arnold (LW)126: A. Bauer (LW) Dec. 7-0 C. White (M)132: M. […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Coach Kerri Grimm submitted the photo. On Saturday, December 10, 2022, Morrison High School Senior Shelby Veltrop scored her 1000th career point, as a Varsity Filly. She is shown with Coach Grimm.
On Thursday, December8, 2022, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released a video that tells the story behind the 120 Cheri-on-Shifts she completed throughout her decade of service. Since elected to Congress, Bustos has traveled across Northwest and Central Illinois, on 120 Cheri-on-Shift job shadowing stops. During these visits, she walked in the […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the photos. Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary members Jean Tichler, left, and Mary Vos paused for lunch, on Friday, December 9, 2022, while awaiting more shoppers, during the MCHA annual Book and Treasures Sale. It took place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 2, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, December 3, 2022, Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop in the 300 Block of S. Base Street. As a result of the traffic stop, Morrison Police Department cited Kyana J. Fuller, age 25, Morrison, […]
On Thursday, December 8, 2022, at approximately 8:10 a.m., a Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputy, while on routine patrol in the area of Spring Hill Road and Howard Road, attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle. The vehicle fled the area both on and off the road. Deputies lost […]
Mick Welding wrote the report. Hannah Zinke (left) Hannah is the daughter of Ryan and Melissa Zinke. She has been involved in B.L.I.N.D., Student Council, FFA, Cheer, Drama, Band, and Choir and is a National Honor Society member. She is a member of 4-H, the 4-H Federation and a JDC […]
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance, from the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA.). USDA is preparing to roll out the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two, as well as the new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP), which are two programs to help […]
Alice F. Billings, 82, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Dixon, [IL,] Rehabilitation. Alice was born November 27, 1940, the daughter of Floyd and Evelyn (Silvy) Royer. She married Joe Billings on August 2, 1958, in Sterling. Survivors include her husband, Joe; daughter, Jaini (Joe) Driscoll of […]
Rotarian Mick Welding submitted the report and photo. Marissa Wadsworth Marissa is the daughter of Jeff and Cindy Wadsworth. She is active in Student Council, B.L.I.N.D., and Pom Pons. She loves to dance, especially at Jennifer’s Dance Studio. She also loves to bake. Marissa’s plans are to attend college to […]
On Thursday, December 8, 2022, President Joe Biden announced WNBA Basketball star and “unjustly detained” Russian prisoner Brittney Griner has been released. The release was due to a prisoner swap with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. “She’s safe; she’s on a plane; she’s on her way home,” the President stated. […]
Pop into the lobby of AdvantageOne Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, every Friday in December, for a free bag of popcorn. All members of the Morrison community are welcome. On Saturday, December 17, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, enjoy cookies, cocoa, and Christmas crafts and write a […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Grapplers dropped two matches at the Sherrard Triangular, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Morrison 21 vs Monmouth-Roseville 42 106: Forfeit (MR) Forfeit (MOR) 113: Forfeit (MR) Forfeit (MOR) 120: L. Spears (MR) Dec 9-7 W. Riffle (MOR) 126: C. White (MOR) […]
The Plaids perform Christmas songs in the Timber Lake Playhouse production of “Plaid Tidings.” The production runs through Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL. Call 815-244-2035 for tickets or visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Pictured left-to-right are The Plaids, Quinn Rigg, Zac Richey, Kelan M. […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey sent this report. The Sherrard Lady Tigers lit up the home gym with thirteen 3-pointers, as they outran the Morrison Fillies Monday, November 29, 2022, at Sherrard, IL. Final score was 62-30. Morrison Sherrard player pts. player pts. Brewer E. 3 Elsbury A. 3 Pruis 0 Fender […]