Photo from Morrison Athletic Boosters Facebook page. Day-long, onerous gray skies drifted up and away in the late afternoon of Friday, August 30, 2024, to honor the opening game of the Football season. Perhaps it also was a bright sign to inspire these Varsity Mustangs to victory, over the
New construction in Morrison, IL, is always a fine thing to watch. One such site is on the north side of U. S. Route 30, west of Farmers National Bank. Local subcontractors are on the job. On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, there were four walls standing at the future
Vance Houzenga, 53, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Willows Assisted Living in Sterling. Vance was born November 4, 1970, in Morrison, IL, to Robert L. and Lorna K. (Massey) Houzenga. He was educated in Bi-County Schools in Whiteside County. He was Employed at Self Help
Morrison High School Girls Swim team opened their season on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, against Sterling High School. After 11 events Sterling won the meet 96 to 56. Coach Tracy Henson sent the results. MHSResultsAugust28
Mick Welding submitted this press release earlier. Morrison Lions fulfilled two service projects honoring Earth Day (Monday, April 22, 2024,) on two, consecutive Saturdays in April. On Saturday, April 13, several members cleaned up trash along a one-mile stretch of U. S. Route 30, east of Morrison, IL. Left-to-right
James L. Isenhart, age 85, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling, IL. James was born September 28, 1938, in Rockford, IL, the son of Frederick and Ella (Cratty) Isenhart. He grew up in Mt. Morris, IL, graduating from Mt. Morris High School in
Judith Kay Johnson, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her home. Judith was born March 29, 1944, in Morrison, to Fred and Winnie (Tenboer) Pruis. She received her early education in Lincoln School, a one-room country schoolhouse, and graduated from Morrison High School in 1962.
Editor’s note: There are numerous musical and theatrical opportunities listed for August 31 through October 26. Readers may benefit by printing this press release to keep straight events and events, both for youth and adults. As Timber Lake Playhouse bids farewell to its summer season, the excitement doesn’t end.
Local Amish school children have a new school building in the Spring Valley, IL, area. To raise funds for supplies, a unique benefit, “Haystack Dinner and Bake Sale,” will be held Friday, September 13, 2024, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. Carry-out food is available. “Proceeds will benefit our Parochial
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free, Statewide Health Insurance counseling service, for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Your local SHIP Counselor, Kathy Schmidt, can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more. Now is the time to signup for a free, confidential, Senior
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public submissions for a new State flag design, beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The IFC will accept design ideas for consideration from the public–online or via mail–until Friday, October 18. The commission also plans
Editor’s note: The entire High School Volleyball team and Coaches Jill DeRycke and Emma Sitzmore were not photographed at Meet the Players, due to a technical difficulty. *However, they were photographed at practice on Tuesday, August 27. It was a simmering evening, Monday, August 26, 2024, when 201 Morrison
The Rock River Jazz Band will perform a second Big Band Revival Concert on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Page Park Band Shell in Dixon, IL. Don’t miss this free event! Featuring the remarkable Angie Harrison and several talented instrumental soloists, this concert
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Drive-Up Meal, on Thursday, August 27, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal features Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. Call 815-772-3510
Communities across The United States are encouraged to stay ready for possible emergencies, and to give blood or platelets during National Preparedness Month, September 2024. The American Red Cross continues to experience a National blood supply emergency. Remnants of Hurricane Debby, earlier in August, and other severe weather events