Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick will celebrate his 95th birthday, in Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Sending and receiving cards is something this racing legend has always enjoyed. His family would love to surprise him, with a mailbox full of cards or notes from family, friends, and fans. […]
Gladys I. Rose, age 88, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Mercy One in Clinton, IA. Gladys was born November 9, 1936, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Julius and Martha (DeVries) Medenblik. She attended Fulton High School and later married Wayne Rose on January 20, […]
Mulching Day around Odell Public Library for Saturday, April 26, 2025, has been postponed. Due to the rains, which made mud, we were unable to do the power edging. Once we can power edge, we will set a new date for mulching. Stay tuned. Please share this post.
Interested citizens are welcome to peacefully protest together, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, between 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. Gather in the pocket park at the intersection of N. Cherry Street and E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Protest against the erosion of American values and Constitutional rights, at the hands of […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor Mustang pitching only allowed the Eastland Cougars five hits and two earned runs, but the defense committed four costly errors that scored four unearned runs and allowed the Cougars to top the Mustangs by a 6 to 1 score. April 24 1 2 3 […]
Due to Attorney Thomas J. Potter’s death December 29, 2024, the office of Thomas J. Potter, d/b/a Ludens & Potter will close on Sunday, June 1, 2025. If you have estate planning documents such as a Trust, Will, Powers of Attorney, or HIPAA Authorizations prepared by Attorney Potter, and […]
Over many months, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees searched for a contractor to rebuild the front entrance brickwork and repair steps, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum. On March 30, 2025, Enrique (Leo) Gonzalez, owner of SRG Masonry and Tuckpointing, brought three men to 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. His […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor The rain threat didn’t slow the Morrison Mustangs as they topped the Eastland Cougars by a score of 8 to 2 on Tuesday, April 22 at the Morrison Sports Complex. A big seven run fifth inning aided the win as starter A. Meinsma earned the […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor The Morrison Fillies shutout the visiting Eastland Cougars behind the no-hit pitching of Bella Duncan. Duncan faced only nineteen batters in the six-inning game striking out eighteen and walking one to record a Filly 10-0 victory. The Filly offense was led by E. […]
Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias has awarded more than $1.3 million to 2484 Illinois Public School Libraries throughout Illinois. The grants, awarded in the spring of every fiscal year, support School Library services for Illinois students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade. Resources and services provided […]
Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s poignant, final masterpiece, Requiem, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The performance will be held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue S., Clinton, IA, 52732, at 7:30 p.m. RiverChor Community Choir will perform. Also included is Mozart Divertimento in F. […]
The Illinois Supreme Court released its opinion to reject House Republicans’ lawsuit against Democrats’ gerrymandered legislative maps, based on the laches doctrine, or a lack of timeliness. Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain released the following statement. “This decision by the Illinois Supreme Court is infuriating. I think Leader […]
Barbara Fay Walls, 86, of Sterling, IL, died on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Rock River Hospice & Home, surrounded by family. Barbara was born September 12, 1938, in DePue, IL, the daughter of Harold and Alice (Hall) Moore. Barbara was very generous and kind and would help anyone […]
Anne Frame submitted this press release. Whatever you call it, deception is being executed by a swindler on an innocent person. This has become a huge problem in the United States and right here at home. Join us in the Program Room on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in the […]
Sterling Main Street’s Annual Car Show, now in its 12th year, returns to the Sterling Marketplace, 111 W. Second Street in Downtown Sterling, IL, Sunday, May 4, 2025. The venue is adjacent to the Twin City Farmers Market. “Moving our Car Show to the Marketplace last year was a […]