Morrison High School Fillies opened the Volleyball season in Milledgeville, IL, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Results from Coach Chelsie Eads follow. The Fillies will open at home on Wednesday, August 24 (5:00 p.m.) against Stockton. Game 1:Milledgeville 25 Morrison 12 Game 2: Milledgeville 25 Morrison 23 Morrison stats: Jordan
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. MCUD6 Board of Education President Erin Luckey called the meeting to order on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, with all members in attendance. Non-agenda items were noted prior to the Agenda discussion that included: the bid on the resurfacing of athletic track at the High
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the press release and took the staff photo. Not all employees are in the photo. Morrison[, IL,] High School opened on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, under new Principal David Mills, with anxiety and excitement rising from the possibilities that lie before these students. MHS Instructional
Written by Assitant Editor Jerry Lindsey The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on Monday, August 14, 2023, without Alderwoman Mahaffey in the chambers. The major portion of the time was filled with Aldermen’s opinions of the potential options for altering the traffic requirement, of the intersection of U. S. Route
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey produced this feature. As the 2023-2024 school year approaches, the many details of preparation are finalized. Leadership positions are ready for the challenges and excitement that accompany the youth of today. Morrison High School will open its classrooms with a new name above the door to
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Monday, July 24, 2023, meeting of the MCUD 6 Board of Education opened with notification, that the new air conditioning unit recently installed at the Junior High would be operational, prior to the opening of the fall semester. Additional opening comments noted
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. It is only mid-July, 2023, but the Morrison High School weight rooms are busy, as new Varsity Morrison Mustang Coach Nathan Vandermyde prepares for his first season at the helm. “It is a pretty good feeling,” he says about the new position. “It is
Article written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey; photo taken by Don Reed. Morrison Garden Club has been beautifying the community since 1948, owning a goal of stimulating the knowledge of gardening and encouraging civic pride. The garden club meets on the first Thursday of each month. Contact Sharon Moore at
Article was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, July 10, 2023, with all Alderman chairs filled. Alderman Josh West offered an apology for his actions at a previous June Council meeting. The Council approved the Consent Agenda, which included the paying of bills
The article was written and photos were taken by Resthave Marketing Director, Karla Burn: “Please note several first responders had to leave, before the large group picture was taken.” Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held a Salute to 1st Responders and Veterans on Thursday, July 6,
The Board of the Morrison Charitable Food Pantry, NFP is proud to announce that we are realizing a dream come true, with our purchase of the former Hilltop Lanes building, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, to be our new operating location. We appreciate the current owner, Dakota Hagerman, for his willingness
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and submitted the picture. Principal Jeffrey Hoese said, “A huge shout out goes to Brad Stuart of Winkel, Parker, & Foster CPA PC, for his generous donation to the Greatest Little Elementary School in the Universe,” Fulton, IL, Elementary School. A donation of
Article written and pictures taken by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The City of Morrison, IL, Community Room at Odell Public Library was standing-room only on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education staff presented their mission and exposed those attending to the native birds of prey of
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey; photo provided by the Wiersema family. When the subject of “rodeo” enters a conversation, one does not usually think of High School boys and girls competing on horseback. The Wiersema family of Erie, IL, has taken the business of ‘rodeoing’ to another level, reaping
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Sixty-four students were presented with their diplomas certifying their successful completion of 12 years of education in Morrison Community Unit District 6. The 2023 class of Morrison High School gathered on May 28, 2023, in the High School Gymnasium, before a large