Rotarian Mick Welding submitted the report and photo. Marissa Wadsworth Marissa is the daughter of Jeff and Cindy Wadsworth. She is active in Student Council, B.L.I.N.D., and Pom Pons. She loves to dance, especially at Jennifer’s Dance Studio. She also loves to bake. Marissa’s plans are to attend college to
On Thursday, December 8, 2022, President Joe Biden announced WNBA Basketball star and “unjustly detained” Russian prisoner Brittney Griner has been released. The release was due to a prisoner swap with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. “She’s safe; she’s on a plane; she’s on her way home,” the President stated.
Pop into the lobby of AdvantageOne Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, every Friday in December, for a free bag of popcorn. All members of the Morrison community are welcome. On Saturday, December 17, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, enjoy cookies, cocoa, and Christmas crafts and write a
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Grapplers dropped two matches at the Sherrard Triangular, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Morrison 21 vs Monmouth-Roseville 42 106: Forfeit (MR) Forfeit (MOR) 113: Forfeit (MR) Forfeit (MOR) 120: L. Spears (MR) Dec 9-7 W. Riffle (MOR) 126: C. White (MOR)
The Plaids perform Christmas songs in the Timber Lake Playhouse production of “Plaid Tidings.” The production runs through Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL. Call 815-244-2035 for tickets or visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Pictured left-to-right are The Plaids, Quinn Rigg, Zac Richey, Kelan M.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey sent this report. The Sherrard Lady Tigers lit up the home gym with thirteen 3-pointers, as they outran the Morrison Fillies Monday, November 29, 2022, at Sherrard, IL. Final score was 62-30. Morrison Sherrard player pts. player pts. Brewer E. 3 Elsbury A. 3 Pruis 0 Fender
Jerry Lindsey submitted these reports. On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the Morrison Mustangs grapplers opened their home season with a dominate win over Mendota Trojans (58-18) and a loss to the Oregon Ducks (57-18). Morrison (58) vs Mendota (18)106: Forfeit (Mor) Forfeit (Men)113: C. Thorton (Men) Forfeit (Mor)120: L. Milder
Congratulations to the following Morrison High School Seniors, on being selected as 2023 Illinois State Scholars. Left-to-right, back row, are Mark Cyphers, Zayden Boonstra, and Shelby Veltrop. In front are Hannah Zinke, Kadence Rice, and Taylor Swanstrom.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Fillies traveled to Port Byron, IL, on Thursday, December 1, 2022, and defeated the host Lady Rams to kick off the December Girls Basketball schedule. Final score Morrison 58, Riverdale 22. Morrison Riverdale player pts. player pts. Brewer E. 0 Wayleigh 1 Pruis
Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The Morrison Fillies ended Basketball play in the Warren Tournament, with a convincing win over the East Dubuque Lady Warriors, 53-37, on Monday, November 21, 2022. Fillies East Dubuque player pts. player pts. E. Brewer 2 Wilwert 12 K. Pruis 0 Goekel 6 B. Brewer 2 Strauser
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. A hot-shooting first half set a pace the Kewanee Wethersfield Flying Geese couldn’t defend. The Morrison Mustangs rolled to a 69-45 home victory, on Friday, December 2, 2022. The Mustangs connected on six 3-pointers in the opening quarter, to establish a controlling lead 23-17,
Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. At an evening gathering of parents and players on Sunday, December 4. 2022, Morrison Mustang Coach Steve Snider presented the awards, letters, and certificates earned for efforts of the fall Football season. The Mustangs ended the year with a record of
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Milledgeville Missiles visited Morrison High School on Monday, December 5, 2022, and were greeted by the hot shooting of Mustang Danny Mouw and the inside play of Brenden Martin. Mouw drilled five 3-pointers in the opening period. The 6’9″ Martin dominated the
The public and their young ones are invited to a Holiday Open Houses, at area Farmers National Banks, on Friday, December 16, and Saturday, December 17, 2022. Friday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon. Santa Claus will attend only the Morrison, IL,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey sent this report. The Morrison Fillies ended play in the Warren Tournament with a convincing win over the East Dubuque Lady Warriors, 53-37, on Monday, November 21, 2022. Fillies East Dubuque player pts. player pts. E. Brewer 2 Wilwert 12 K. Pruis 0 Goekel 6 B. Brewer 2