Join a convivial group of “Loft Lovers” during the monthly Third Thursday, May 15, 2025. One Thursday a month, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, opens early, allowing folks to gather for conversation with complimentary, home made treats and beverages. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., […]
by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Fillies, behind the two-hit/17-strikeout pitching of Bella Duncan, shut out the visiting Chadwick-Milledgeville Lady Missiles by a 7-0 score. Duncan led the offense with three hits. She was joined by Bella Scachette’s two hits and two RBIs and Allie Anderson’s two hits and […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, May 12, 2025, with a limited Agenda and a changing of the guard, as three Councilmen ended their service, and two Councilmen were sworn in. The Honorable Magen Mertes performed the swearing in ceremony for Mayor Scott […]
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., first-person interpreter and author Brian “Fox” Ellis will portray Abraham Lincoln’s law partner, William Herndon, at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society meeting. This presentation will be held at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. Herndon wrote one […]
Every year at Honors Night, Morrison Athletic Boosters are honored to recognize individuals, who participated in three sports during all four years of their High School career. The individuals who accomplished this feat in 2024-2025 will be displayed on a poster in the High School Cafeteria. The student-athletes who […]
Rhonda Houzenga, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the 3rd Floor Medical Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service. The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care, by those in non-Nursing roles, such as CNAs, CMTs […]
Katyn Newburgh, a Registered Nurse in the CGH Medical Center’s Critical Care Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary Nurses. The award is presented to Nurses around the world, who go above and beyond for their patients and demonstrate extraordinary compassionate care. […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen issued the following statement, in response to the Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance press conference held today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. “Recent reports that the Army is considering cutting hundreds of jobs from the Rock Island Arsenal have been very concerning to me, which is why […]
Harold Edward Buikema, 80, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Harold was born April 2, 1945, in Morrison, IL, the son of Richard and Hattie (Byland) Buikema. He was previously employed with the City of Morrison. Survivors […]
This weekend, Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025, offers an opportunity for the public to “Step Into Spring,” by visiting Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Children’s Art Show. From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Morrison Junior High School will be transformed into a K-12 art installation. […]
State Representative Ryan Spain has launched his ninth, annual Summer Reading Club Program for school students (K-5th grade), who live in the 73rd House District. The program is offered to encourage students to read over the summer and promote the lifelong benefits of literacy. “Keeping the mind active through […]
Pastor J. T. Bean notifies the public about meal ticket changes, to accommodate dinner guest at Ebenezer Reformed Church’s “Mother/Daughter/Friend” meal. “There will be extra food.” They may be pre-purchased after Church on Sunday, May 11, or on Monday, May 12, at the church Office, from 9:00 a.m. to […]
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the article and photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, celebrated its cherished tradition, with their annual Mother’s Day Tea on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The event brought together residents, families, and staff for an afternoon of elegance and […]
By: Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Mustangs needed only four innings to top the Ashton Franklin Center Raiders by the ten-run rule, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. A nine-run opening inning was all the Mustangs needed, to gallop by the hometown Raiders behind the four-hit pitching of starter Carson […]
Photos of Award recipients were taken by Biology Teacher and FFA Advisor Mrs. Toni Prombo. Honors Night was held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in the auditorium of Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Students were recognized and awarded for “numerous achievements in academics; extracurricular activities; athletics; […]