The Milledgeville, IL, Missiles flew into Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, and were grounded by a 12-hit attack. The Mustangs sent them home with a 15-4 defeat. Behind the six hit pitching of Ethan Fischbach, the Mustangs collected five runs in the first inning. MIlledgeville’s Schmidt hit Ben […]
“What a wonderful event!” commented several of the 37 ladies who attended the annual Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary Tea, on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Each of the Auxiliary members was treated to a performance of the upcoming play, “Shrek the […]
The Assemblymen, from left-to-right, are Gary Shull, David Nelson, Paul Nelson, John Tallacksen and Richard Kluck. This men’s gospel quartet from Rockford, IL, will perform in concert on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Morrison First Baptist Church, 406 E. Maple Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Dave Nelson stated […]
This article was published April 13, 2016, in The Prairie Advocate. It is reprinted with permission. The Rotary Club of Savanna[, IL,] recently heard from Steve Kallis, Associate Warden from the Thomson [AUSP Correctional Center]. Kallis described the Thomson facility as being “a city within a fence,” which was purchased […]
Have you followed the incubation, hatching, and growth of the 2016 offspring of American Bald Eagles Liberty and Justice? To watch them in the nest visit http://www.alcoa.com/locations/usa_davenport/en/info_page/eaglecam.asp. The first egg hatched Friday, April 8, and the second hatched Monday, April 11. The eaglets are still fuzzy, but certainly have grown […]
The Morrison Fillies started the month of May with a defeat of the Riverdale Lady Rams, behind the 5-hit pitching of Lauren Pannier. Final score was Morrison 12, Riverdale 1.
Timber Lake Playhouse opens Friday, May 6, 2016, with a special entertainment event, not part of the playhouse’s summer subscription series. “Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver” celebrates the feeling of coming home, against a backdrop of stunning visual images of America’s landscapes and people in the late ’60s […]
Elizabeth “Betty” E. Mosher, 97, of Morrison, IL, died on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Betty was born November 30, 1918, to Henry and Jenny White Bodkin at home in rural Jackson County, IA. She was educated in the Maquoketa, IA, school system and moved to […]
Kewanee Boilermakers’ Johnson and Morrison Mustangs’ Joey Brackemyer hooked up in a pitcher’s duel in Kewanee, IL, on Friday, April 29, 2016. Kewanee earned the win on the no-hit effort by Johnson.
The Morrison Fillies traveled to Kewanee, IL, on Friday afternoon, April 29, 2016, and made quick work of the Lady Boilermakers in a 15-0 rout.
Spring Valley Reformed Church’s outdoor summer night concerts soon will begin. We are blessed with a full summer schedule. All concerts are on Sunday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted below. They will be held outdoors at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. In […]
School lunch menus for Monday, May 2, and Wednesday, May 4, 2016, will be changed. Monday we will serve Chicken FajitaShellSalsa/sour creamShredded lettuceFruitMilk. Wednesday we will serve (High School and Junior High) French Bread Pizza(Southside and Northside) Pepperoni PizzaGreen BeansFruitMilk Cookie.
Attractive staging illustrated the “Enchanted Forest” theme of Morrison High School Prom on Saturday, April 30, 2016, during the Grand March across the stage. The auditorium was filled with family and friends, who came to admire the alluring attendees. Although she came primarily to see her niece, a local woman stated […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of April 5, and April 20, 2016, minutes New […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 22, 2016. Arrests: On Friday, April 22, 2016, at approximately 4:25 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 805 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a domestic dispute. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police […]