Mustangs End Regular Season (8-1)

Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The final regular season Football game for the Morrison Mustangs against the Bureau Valley Storm ended with a comfortable point spread, but the opening half saw the Storm failing to give in to the 8th-ranked Mustangs.  The Storm entered the evening with

Bark Park Water Fountain and Plant Tour

Photos provided and article written by Karla Burn. On the Move with Parks and Rec would like to thank Zurn Elkay Water Solutions for donating the pet-friendly water fountain, that is now located at Morrison Bark Park. The fountain is up and running, and both dogs and owners are loving

Personnel Returns Fill Agenda

By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The MCUD 6 Board of Directors was presented with an Agenda filled with personnel renewals and new hires, as they convened in the District Office on Monday, October 16, 2023. Following brief monthly summaries from the attending School Administrators, a motion was approved to hire

Mustangs Compete Against Rams and Weather

Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey Friday, October the 13th, 2023, offered the Morrison Mustangs an evening to remember. They entered a rain-soaked field at Port Byron, IL, with the skies unrelenting as the game progressed. A chilly 55 degrees accompanied by a constant rain welcomed the hearty

VB Seniors End Home Contests

Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Senior members of the Morrison Fillies Volleyball team played their last scheduled home match, on Thursday, October 12, 2023. They were recognized prior to the action. Senior athletes are shown below.

Genesee Intersection Future Remains Uncertain

Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A gathering of over 20 concerned citizens filled the City of Morrison Community Room, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. They anticipated voicing their opinions concerning the future action proposed for changing traffic flow, at the intersection of Genesee Street and U. S. Route 30.

Resthave Announces 2023 Homecoming Royalty

Resthave Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release and photographs. Each fall, our Homecoming Royalty is chosen from peers, family, friends, and staff at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Congratulations to our Kings and Queens of 2023. Our Assisted Living King is Larry Bealer, and

Mustangs Self-Destruct

Photos and report by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On a night of anticipation, Friday, October 6, 2023, the Morrison Mustangs became their own opponent and fell to the Rockridge Rockets 14-7. Opportunity knocked early for the Mustangs, when Chase Newman recovered a fumble on the first Rockridge offensive play on

Future Pons Perform

Article and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The future of the Morrison Pons team performed prior to the Morrison vs Rockridge Football game, on Friday, October 6, 2023. They completed a recent Morrison Fun Pons Kids Camp orchestrated by the MHS Cheerleaders. These youngsters strutted their talents before a

Fillies Swimmers at Monmouth-Roseville

200 Yard Medley Relay 2nd MHS  2:37.02 4 1) Ary, Mara FR 2) Richards, Ally FR 3) LaShelle, Paige SO 4) Ary, Keira JR 200 Yard Freestyle 2nd  MHS Ary, Keira JR MHS 3:01.12 50 Yard Freestyle 1 Hinshaw, Becca FR M-R-IL 25.30 2 LaShelle, Paige SO MHS 29.81 3

Etnyre Voted Staff of the Month

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the article and photographs. On Thursday, October 5, 2023, Morrison High School Principal David Mills, right, congratulated Jon Etnyre for being selected, by the students, as a member of the Morrison High School staff to receive the Staff of the Month award. Great Job; keep

Homecoming Parade 2023

Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A beautiful day offered the local Morrison, IL, citizens an opportunity to gather downtown and be part of the 2023 Morrison pre-game, Homecoming festivities, on Friday, September 29, 2023. The sound of Police sirens signaled the start of the traditional parade at

Morrison Church Forms Life Chain

Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Sunday, October 1, 2023, members of various Morrison, IL, churches formed a chain along Route 30, as a peaceful and prayerful display of support by Pro-Life citizens who uphold human life from conception to death.

Mustangs Record Win #6

Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Friday Night Lights were shining in Morrison, IL, as the Homecoming crowd gathered at E. M. “Bud” Cole field, to watch the Morrison Mustangs host the Sherrard Tigers. On Friday, September 29, 2023, fireworks added to the decisive victory. The opening

THUSE September 2023

Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Homecoming activities leading up to the Friday night, September29, 2023, Homecoming game have been a highlight in Morrison, IL, forever. The THUSE activities on Thursday, September 28, were no exception. Food trucks were parked in the lot. Parents filled the seats to