Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Fillies Basketball team includes, left-to-right, front row: Kaylee Pruis, Ava Duncan, Madilyn Armitage, Anaya Perales, Makenzie Neas, Emery Brewer, Elaine Gallegos; back row: Manager Marissa Tichler, Manager Ilmeta Dzeladini, Jordan Eads, Camryn Veltrop, Avery White, Sarah Weston, and Coach Kerry Grim. The
Written with photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Jeg Weets, son of Jenna and Brad Weets of Morrison, IL, was given a send-off on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, as he departed school, in preparation for his surgery on Wednesday, November 15. Jeg suffers from the impact of Nieman Pick Disease
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, November 13, 2023, without Aldermen Josh West and Kevin Bruckner in attendance. Bills payable ($81,532.13) were approved before the discussion and approval of various Consent Items. In closing discussions, City Administrator Brian Melton informed the Council that
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announces Family Fun Day coloring contest winners. Hadley Vandermyde won the 5-and-Under category. [Editor’s note: the supplied photo caption is in error.] Selena Daffer, age 10, won the 6-and-Over category. Both girls won a candy bouquet. All of the colored pictures
CGH Medical Center and the CGH Medical Center Auxiliary cordially invite the public to the tenth annual “Healthy & Bright” Holiday Lighting Ceremony. It will begin on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., in the CGH Main Clinic Lobby, located at 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL. Help us
Photos provided and article written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. IHSA State Playoffs create an excitement unrivaled in High School sports. On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the Round Two playoff between the Morrison Mustangs and the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans was no exception. Blue skies and temperatures in the mid-50s set the
Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The rains ended, and the winds slowed, as masked characters of the Hallowe’en season ventured into the streets of Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 31. Trunk-or-Treat venues invited the treat-seeking youths. Streets flowed with numerous, creative costumes on various ages of kids,
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The annual IHSA State Football Playoffs carry a special excitement. The Round One contest at Morrison High School owned an extra challenge, because it included a game between two arch-rivals. The Morrison Mustangs and the Fulton Steamers have met on the gridiron
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Monday, October 23, 2023, the Morrison City Council meeting opened with the gavel in the hands of President pro-tempore Vern Tervelt and all other Aldermen in attendance. The Consent Agenda listed the recent Mayoral appointments to community service committees: The Council approved action
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Concerned parents of students currently enrolled in the West Carroll School District visited the River Bend Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. These parents, representing families living in the Thomson, IL, area, owned signed petitions. They displayed proven interest of over
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The final regular season Football game for the Morrison Mustangs against the Bureau Valley Storm ended with a comfortable point spread, but the opening half saw the Storm failing to give in to the 8th-ranked Mustangs. The Storm entered the evening with
Photos provided and article written by Karla Burn. On the Move with Parks and Rec would like to thank Zurn Elkay Water Solutions for donating the pet-friendly water fountain, that is now located at Morrison Bark Park. The fountain is up and running, and both dogs and owners are loving
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The MCUD 6 Board of Directors was presented with an Agenda filled with personnel renewals and new hires, as they convened in the District Office on Monday, October 16, 2023. Following brief monthly summaries from the attending School Administrators, a motion was approved to hire
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey Friday, October the 13th, 2023, offered the Morrison Mustangs an evening to remember. They entered a rain-soaked field at Port Byron, IL, with the skies unrelenting as the game progressed. A chilly 55 degrees accompanied by a constant rain welcomed the hearty
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Senior members of the Morrison Fillies Volleyball team played their last scheduled home match, on Thursday, October 12, 2023. They were recognized prior to the action. Senior athletes are shown below.