The historic Donnybrook building, at the corner of W. Main and Base Streets, Morrison, IL, opened its new chapter today, Friday, December 5, 2025, as Gold Venture LLC. It is now owned by the Kalyan family. Morrison Chamber of Commerce celebrated their stewardship of this downtown landmark with a
On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the Morrison Mustangs and Riverdale (Port Byron) shared a tied victory, at 41 points. 106 lbs.: Fischer Marty (Forfeit) 0 6 113 lbs.: Landon Rubright (TF 19-4) 5 0 120 lbs.:
Morrison Wrestlers claimed an easy victory over Putnam County (Granville), on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 106 lbs.: Double (Forfeit) 0 0 113 lbs.: Landon Rubright (Forfeit) 6
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey posted these results. The Morrison Wrestling team defeated both Polo and Newman High Schools on Thursday, December 18, 2025. MORRISON VS NEWMAN Wt. Result Sch. M N 106 Joe Morse Forfeit N 0 6 113 Tyler Grennan Forfeit N 0 6 120 Landon Near UTB
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey posted these results. Morrison High School Wrestlers subdued their challengers from Winnebago, IL, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Wt. Wrestler Result M W 106 Double Forfeit 0 0 113 Cam Whitehead W Forfeit 0 6 120 Barrett McLean W Forfeit 0 6 126 Cael Wright
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted these results from the Triangular Meet against Lena Winslow and Amboy, on Thursay, December 11, 2025. Varsity Mustangs were defeated by Lena Winslow. Wt. Winner Team Score M LW 106 Taylor Nevel LW Forfeit 0 6 113 Carson Hill LW Forfeit 0 6 120
Mustangs VS Monmouth -Roseville 12/10/2025 Wt. Winner Team Score M M-R 113 Jacquae Keka M-R Forfeit 0 6 120 Cael Wright M Fall 0:42 6 0 126 Waylon Phelps M Forfeit 6 0 132 Eli Modglin M Fall 0:54 6 0 138 Landon Peterson M-R Dec 5-3 0 3 144
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey posted these Triangular Wrestling Meet results. MUSTANGS (52) vs MENDOTA (12) 285lbs…Trevor Tipton Forfeit 6pts. 215lbs…Caleb Carroll Fall 1:55 6pts. 190lbs…Noah Stout Fall 0:44 6pts. 150lbs…Caleb Modglin Fall 2:32 6pts. 144lbs…Xavier Baldwin Forfeit 6pts. 138lbs…Pareick Schaefer Fall 1:35 6pts. 132lbs…Jaken Updike MD 12-2 4pts. 126lbs…Waylon
Mustangs vs Davenport West (12/6) Wt. Winner Decision M D 133 Ibrahim Alaliaf (D) forfeit 0 6 120 Cael Wright (M) Fall 0:59 6 0 126 Eli Modglin (M) Fall 1:30 6 0 132 Jaken Updike (M) Fall 1:27 6 0 138 Javelin Reed (D) TF 16-1 0 5 144
Downtown Morrison was a festive and joyful location as families gathered to enjoy the annual Christmas festivities. The evening began with the tree lighting ceremony accompanied by local voices from the junior high that added Christmas sounds to the cold, snow covered, but bright streets that were lined with families
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