Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Monday, May 22, 2023, meeting of the Morrison City Council opened with Morrison Police Chief Pedro Valladares presenting Certificates of Appreciation for Exceptional Service to Officer TJ Spencer and Officer Emmit Shepard. Public Comment was offered by John Prange in his personal disapproval
Morrison High School Sophomore Brady Anderson earned a fifth-place finish in the 100-meter dash, at the IHSA 1A State Boys Track and Field Championship on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Anderson recorded a time of 11.07 seconds in a field that included all Juniors and Seniors in the top ten finalists.
Written and photographed by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The afternoon was beautiful, and the situation was perfect for a good, High School Softball game at Peru, IL, (St. Bede.) That is exactly what the crowd saw, at the IHSA Class 1A Sectional Semi-Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The Heat
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and supplied the photograph. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, recently completed a major renovation including a new roof, flooring, and interior improvements that add beautification and functionality to the facility. The final enhancements are best described by a visual
The Morrison Filles only collected five hits, but a ninth-inning walk-off home run by Marissa Folkers allowed them to advance in the IHSA Girls State Softball Finals. The Fillies’ Bella Duncan controlled the Lady Rocket offense. She allowed only two hits in the extra-inning contest and struck out 19 of
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The #2 seeded Morrison Fillies eliminated the Lady Mallards from Henry-Senachwine High School on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Newman Central Catholic Regional by an 8-2 score. Bella Duncan was in control from the mound and allowed only four hits and
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Two Freshmen arms led the Morrison Mustangs to their second Regional win on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Newman Central Catholic field. Aydan Meinsma pitched 5 1/3 innings and held #2 seeded Ashton-Franklin Center at bay, before Koltin Swain closed the
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Opening moments of May 16, 2023, River Bend School District board meeting included the introduction and sharing of accomplishments of the middle school girls’ track team. Wrenn Coffee, Kerby Germann, Chloe Wilkin, and Breleigh Hayton recently competed at the IESA State Track and Field
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. At the monthly meeting of the Morrison Community School District 6 on Monday, May 15, 2023, the Board was introduced to the proposed 2023-24 annual fiscal budget ($-194,000) for consideration and discussion, before future approval at the June meeting. Superintendent Scott Vance noted that
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Mustangs captured the Sterling Regional opening game against Milledgeville, on Monday, May 15, 2023, by a 5-4 score. Junior Brenden Martin threw five strong innings allowing only two hits and striking out six, to record the win. The Mustang offense was efficient
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Morrison Fillies flashed their talents with some out-of-Conference action in Oregon, IL. Game one against the host Oregon Lady Hawks saw Bella Duncan stifle the bats, by allowing only two hits, as the Fillies earned a 10-0 shutout
Morrison Recreational Director Nathan Jacobs recently announced the offering of new activities for Morrison, IL, area youth. YOUTH ARMY BOOT CAMP Attention, all ages of boys and girls, “UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU!” at this free event. Wear green, and paint your face camouflage-style (black, green and/or brown.) Register for one
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Mustangs were held to three hits as the Orion Chargers recorded a 14-2 five-inning victory, on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Troy Baker and Aydan Meinsma shared the mound duties and allowed 12 runners via the walk. Junior Brenden Martin recorded two of
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the Morrison Fillies traveled to Orion, IL, and captured two Three River Conference wins. Game one was a makeup of a weather-canceled game scheduled in Morrison. Jordan Eads corralled the Lady Chargers over five innings, to earn the 5-2
Written by Jerry Lindsey. Mayor Scott Vandermyde swears in the new members of the Morrison City Council (Standing: City Clerk Mike Hemmer, Greg Kruse, Sadonna Mahaffey, Mat Tichler, Todd Schlegel, and Vern Tervelt.) The Monday, May 8, 2023, meeting of the Morrison City Council was opened with the swearing-in of