Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey The Morrison Mustangs traveled to Annawan, IL, to challenge a non-Conference foe in the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Titans opened the scoring by mustering four runs in the third inning off Mustang starter Danny Mouw. The Mustang offense retaliated with
Clarence Augustus “Gus” Linke III, 76, of Morrison, IL, passed away on April 6, 2023, at Monmouth Medical Center South Campus, in Lakewood, N J. He was born at St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, to Clarence Linke II and Angelina (Palumbo) Linke on August 14, 1946. He grew
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Monday, April 10, 2023, the City of Morrison City Council met, with all Aldermen meeting the roll call except Alderman Deets. A Departmental report from Police Chief Valladares noted a current search for an additional hire should be completed by the week’s end.
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Galena[, IL,] Lady Pirates visited the Morrison Sports Complex on Thursday, April 6, 2023, and were welcomed by Bella Duncan and the Morrison Fillies. The Pirates were sent home after being held to only two hits in a 7-0 defeat. Filly Bella Duncan
Two Morrison High School Basketball players and sisters were named to the Quad Cities All-Western Illinois Basketball Team. PLAYER OF THE YEAR Shelby Veltrop, Morrison This Senior Forward averaged a double-double of 19 points and 11.3 rebounds per game in 2022-23, and Shelby added 3.8 blocks, 3.2 assists, and 1.4
Article written and photos taken by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Resthave Care & Rehabilitation facility, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL, created an atmosphere of Easter Egg excitement on Friday, April 7, 2023, that filled the parking area with excited and anxious youth. The youngsters and supportive adults filtered
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The ten-run rule shortened the afternoon for the Morrison Mustangs at PortByron, IL, on Thursday, April 6, 2023, as they lost to the Riverdale Rams 13-2. The Mustangs allowed 13 runs in the first three innings and responded with only two runs on seven
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Fillies’ bats were quiet on Thursday, April 6, 2023, as they challenged the Riverdale Lady Rams at Port Byron, IL. Kiyah Wolber’s home run in the seventh inning was the only time the plate was crossed. The Fillies were held to only
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison High School Fillies invited a non-Conference foe from Mendota, IL, to Morrison Sports Complex on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, and recorded a win by the score of 12 -10. The winds were strong, and the temperatures were recorded in the low 40s,
The current weather threats within Whiteside County have not deterred the scheduled voting procedures of Tuesday, April 4, 2023. All polls will remain open until 7:00 p.m.
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey Junior Brenden Martin controlled the Riverdale Rams’ offense by allowing only two hits and striking out ten (10) batters in earning the victory for the Morrison Mustangs on April 4, 2023. The Mustang offense supported Martin by collecting eleven runs on thirteen hits to
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey Junior Brenden Martin controlled the Riverdale Rams’ offense by allowing only two hits and striking out ten (10) batters in earning the victory for the Morrison Mustangs on April 4, 2023. The Mustang offense supported Martin by collecting eleven runs on thirteen hits to
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Field conditions finally allowed the Morrison Mustangs to play before the home crowd, but the Sherrard, IL, Tigers spoiled the afternoon, with a 10-3 triumph on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The Mustangs opened with a three-run, first inning and held the lead until the
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. For the second time this week, the Lady Tigers from Sherrard High School topped the Morrison Fillies on Thursday, March 30, 2023. A four-run fourth inning was the deciding factor, as the Tigers handed the Fillies their second loss of the young season 8-3.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. One cannot say that the issue of allowing chicken ownership within the Morrison, IL, City limits didn’t receive adequate Council attention and discussion. Ordinance (23-02) passed by a vote of 6-to-1, exposing the much-varied personal anxieties of Council members related to the subject,