On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Morrison Senior Logan Baker signed a Letter of Intent, to attend St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. Logan will play Football for the Fighting Bees, who compete in the Mid-States Football Association. Shown with Logan as he signs the Letter of Intention are his parents
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, the Morrison Filles made the journey north to Orangeville, IL, for a non-Conference game against the Lady Broncos. They returned home with their eighth win of the season by a 3-1 score. Bella Duncan controlled the Bronco offense by
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Baseball is known as “a numbers game.” and the numbers were “eye opening,” at the Morrison vs Monmouth-Roseville game, on Monday, April 17, 2023. Numbers that catch your eye are: 44 (runs scored by Monmouth-Roseville); 31 (hits collected by Monmouth-Roseville); 11 (base-on-balls received by
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Fillies traveled to Monmouth, IL, on Monday, April 17, 2023, and notched their first Three Rivers Conference victory. Jordan Eades limited the Titans to seven hits while striking out eight batters, to earn the 13-3 win. Eades also led the offensive effort
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The non-Conference game between the Morrison Fillies and the Annawan-Wethersfield Coop was highlighted by a pitching dual and ended in a 1-0 win for the home team at Annawan, IL. The Fillies’ Bella Duncan only allowed three hits, while striking out 11 batters. She
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.