Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Monday, July 24, 2023, meeting of the MCUD 6 Board of Education opened with notification, that the new air conditioning unit recently installed at the Junior High would be operational, prior to the opening of the fall semester. Additional opening comments noted
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. It is only mid-July, 2023, but the Morrison High School weight rooms are busy, as new Varsity Morrison Mustang Coach Nathan Vandermyde prepares for his first season at the helm. “It is a pretty good feeling,” he says about the new position. “It is
Article written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey; photo taken by Don Reed. Morrison Garden Club has been beautifying the community since 1948, owning a goal of stimulating the knowledge of gardening and encouraging civic pride. The garden club meets on the first Thursday of each month. Contact Sharon Moore at
Article was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, July 10, 2023, with all Alderman chairs filled. Alderman Josh West offered an apology for his actions at a previous June Council meeting. The Council approved the Consent Agenda, which included the paying of bills
The article was written and photos were taken by Resthave Marketing Director, Karla Burn: “Please note several first responders had to leave, before the large group picture was taken.” Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held a Salute to 1st Responders and Veterans on Thursday, July 6,
The Board of the Morrison Charitable Food Pantry, NFP is proud to announce that we are realizing a dream come true, with our purchase of the former Hilltop Lanes building, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, to be our new operating location. We appreciate the current owner, Dakota Hagerman, for his willingness
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and submitted the picture. Principal Jeffrey Hoese said, “A huge shout out goes to Brad Stuart of Winkel, Parker, & Foster CPA PC, for his generous donation to the Greatest Little Elementary School in the Universe,” Fulton, IL, Elementary School. A donation of
Article written and pictures taken by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The City of Morrison, IL, Community Room at Odell Public Library was standing-room only on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education staff presented their mission and exposed those attending to the native birds of prey of
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey; photo provided by the Wiersema family. When the subject of “rodeo” enters a conversation, one does not usually think of High School boys and girls competing on horseback. The Wiersema family of Erie, IL, has taken the business of ‘rodeoing’ to another level, reaping
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Sixty-four students were presented with their diplomas certifying their successful completion of 12 years of education in Morrison Community Unit District 6. The 2023 class of Morrison High School gathered on May 28, 2023, in the High School Gymnasium, before a large
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Monday, May 22, 2023, meeting of the Morrison City Council opened with Morrison Police Chief Pedro Valladares presenting Certificates of Appreciation for Exceptional Service to Officer TJ Spencer and Officer Emmit Shepard. Public Comment was offered by John Prange in his personal disapproval
Morrison High School Sophomore Brady Anderson earned a fifth-place finish in the 100-meter dash, at the IHSA 1A State Boys Track and Field Championship on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Anderson recorded a time of 11.07 seconds in a field that included all Juniors and Seniors in the top ten finalists.
Written and photographed by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The afternoon was beautiful, and the situation was perfect for a good, High School Softball game at Peru, IL, (St. Bede.) That is exactly what the crowd saw, at the IHSA Class 1A Sectional Semi-Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The Heat
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and supplied the photograph. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, recently completed a major renovation including a new roof, flooring, and interior improvements that add beautification and functionality to the facility. The final enhancements are best described by a visual
The Morrison Filles only collected five hits, but a ninth-inning walk-off home run by Marissa Folkers allowed them to advance in the IHSA Girls State Softball Finals. The Fillies’ Bella Duncan controlled the Lady Rocket offense. She allowed only two hits in the extra-inning contest and struck out 19 of