The Morrison High School Fillies lost a pair of matches on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Click here to see the statistics for the contests in Fulton, IL. The report states the first march was a Morrison defeat of 11-to-25. The second was a Morrison defeat of 22-to-25. Their next game […]
This essay was written by Dick Polman. It’s an old story, freshened anew by Hurricane Harvey. Republicans profess to hate “Big Guvmint” as a matter of principle–until catastrophe hits a red state. Suddenly, they’re fine with Federal spending and completely dump their rhetorical boilerplate about the nanny state. And hey, […]
This essay was written by Joe Guzzardi. Los Angeles County, the Nation’s most populated with more than 10 million residents, is in an emergency state, per Governor Jerry Brown’s declaration. The largest inferno in Los Angeles’ history has forced hundreds from their homes. Little more than two months ago in […]
This essay was written by Michael Reagan. Houston is trying to dry itself out and recover from the historic floods of Hurricane Harvey. It will take years and unknown billions of dollars. Unlike New Orleans in 2005 after [Hurricane] Katrina, the Country’s fourth-largest city was as prepared as any metropolis […]
This essay was written by Peter Funt. I was told I could speak with Ron during his lunch break, but to keep it brief and avoid highly personal questions. He was wearing a jumpsuit and sitting on a tree stump, eating a Government-issued baloney sandwich. This was a relatively easy […]
The Kindness Rocks project began in 2015 in Cape Cod, MA, when Megan Murphy developed a hobby. As her “grass roots kindness project,” she started dropping painted rocks, with inspirational messages, along the beach she walked. Her goal was to leave hopeful and encouraging thoughts for others, who need a […]
Editor’s note: Jean Eggemeyer submitted this press release. Dustin Hoffman wowed the movie-going world in 1982, with his entirely convincing portrayal as an actress in “Tootsie.” Join the Friends of Odell Public Library for a free showing of this classic comedy film, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. The movie begins […]
Storytime begins again at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Children and their caregivers are invited to join a librarian in the children’s area from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., each Thursday during the school year to share a story and create a […]
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 9-2-17 at 3:23 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies arrested John J. Chadwick, 40, near Route 30 and Acker Road, rural Fulton, IL. He was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving while License […]
Charles Matthew Wessels, age 56, of Rutherfordton, NC, died suddenly after a brief illness on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Charlie was born on June 22, 1961, to Dale and Barbara (Waterman) Wessels in Clinton, IA. He grew up in Fulton, IL, and was educated in […]
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey took the photos. The Morrison Mustangs traveled 70 miles to play the Spring Valley Hall Red Devils for the first time on their field. But they made the late-night journey home with a 26-14 win. The Mustangs used a pounding ground game that racked up 288 […]
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey took the photos. The Young Mustangs allowed the fresh-soph Red Devils an early touchdown, then quietly closed the door on their offense in route to a 34-14 win, at Spring Valley Hall High School Friday night, September 3, 2017. The Mustangs will travel to Kewanee, IL, […]
The annual Paint The Town festivities are fast approaching with only days remaining until Saturday, September 16, 2017. CAPA committees are actively finalizing details of the entertainment, food vendors, supplies, and volunteers. Pictured is the latest, always popular t-shirt that accompanies every entry fee. The 2017 edition of Paint The […]
Leslie J. Garvey, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Gensis Medical Center East in Davenport, IA. She was born April 16, 1943. At Leslie’s request, there will be no funeral service or visitation. Cremation rites will be accorded. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home […]
Arthur Clarence Best, age 83, passed away surrounded by family, Friday September 1, 2017, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Arthur was born on March 22, 1934, in West Pittston, PA, the son of Raymond and Eleanor (Werner) Best. He served his Country in the United States Air Force from […]