Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey posted results of Morrison High School Wrestlers, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Morrison vs DUPEC December 3, 2025 Wt. Wrestler Team Result Morrison DUPEC 120 Caleb Wright M Fall 1:36 6 126 Eli Modglin M Fall 1:20 6 132 Jaken Updike M TF 17-1 1:45
Jewelry Artist, Mary Katos, will be at The Loft on Main on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to offer jewelry repair. Whether your jewelry item is too big, too small, or broken, bring it in, and she will try to alter and/or repair it. The Loft on Main is conveniently located
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) held their Annual Meeting at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. MADC President Bob Smith opened the evening and introduced the first presenter, City Administrator Brian Melton. Melton offered an
Submitted by Gary Camarano, Whiteside Economic Development Director. Jungbunzlauer, a global leader in sustainable, high-quality ingredients from natural sources, announced on Friday, November 6, 2025, the successful acquisition of International Flavors & Fragrances’ multipurpose production site in Thomson, IL. Learn more at www.jungbunzlauer.com. This strategic investment marks Jungbunzlauer’s first U.
Morrison Historical Society concludes its monthly programming on Sunday, November 23, 2025, with live musical entertainment. “The New Connection” features vocalists and musicians: Paul Engwall, Jim Roerder, and Jenna Scifres. They play a variety of acoustic instruments. Sing-a-long during military tributes and Americana tunes. Morrison Heritage Museum is at
Submitted by Tracy Henson (Girls Swim Coach.) Team Rankings Byron 5 Rockford (Hononegah) 192 Freeport 150 Rockford (Boylan) 149
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Southside School will hold the annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9:00 a .m. to 2:00 p.m, Food and concessions will be available for purchase. The location is the Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. A cool, but typical fall Friday night for Football welcomed the 5-3 Crusaders, from Ottawa Marquette, to the Mustang corral to end the 2025 Football schedule. The Crusaders did not hesitate to make their mark. They marched their opening possession into the end zone,
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The “Wooden Shoe” trophy, that is presented to the victor of the annual, Morrison/Fulton Football game winner, was returned to Morrison, IL. The Mustangs topped the Steamers on October 17, 2025, by a 31-21 score. The trophy has not been in Morrison since 2019.
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Mustangs traveled to Dakota, IL, with hopes of recording a win, after opening the season against highly-ranked opponents. It did not take long to light up the scoreboard! They took their first possession and marched 85-yards to the end zone. Speedster Brady
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, without Councilman Vern Tervelt or City Administrator Brian Melton in attendance. Bills payable totaling $301,438.69 were approved, along with final pay requests to Helm-Civil for work on the S. Genesee Street
Top 6 finishes for Morrison: Mara Ary – 4th in 150 Free and 6th in 50 Back Sarah Prombo – 3rd in 50 Free and 1st in 50 Breast Finley Steele – 5th in 50 Fly Leah Swanson – 4th in 50 Breast
Friday afternoon in Morrison saw the streets lined with visitors eager to view the 2025 Homecoming Parade.
By Jerry Lindsey Assistant Editor Homecoming is always one of the highlights of a student’s school year and the 2025 festivities at Morrison High School were no exceptions as the summer temperatures enhanced the week’s scheduled events. However, the results of the Friday night football game against Lena-Winslow threw
Jerry Lindsey Assistant Editor The 2025 Morrison Track team earned the IHSA Class 1A Track and Field Title and their accomplishment is permanently attached to the Morrison grandstands ‘Honor Wall’ for all to appreciate. L -R) Randy Gerlach, Bryar Kuehl, Rylan Alvarado, Brady Anderson, Levi Milder, Jaxon Yaklich