Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos. Mark Schuler, former President and General Manager of Schuler Motors of Morrison, IL, was recently seriously injured in a scooter accident, near his home in rural Morrison. The results of his injuries placed Mark in a long-term recovery situation,
Mark A. Anderson, 72, of Morrison, IL, died on Monday, October 24, 2022, at his home. He was born on March 10, 1950, in Bismarck, ND, the son of Kent and Harriet (Hysjulien) Anderson. He married Pamela Stephenson on May 27, 1978, in Washington, D. C. She preceded him in
Beverley J. Swanson, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Prairie Hills of Clinton, in Clinton, IA. Beverly was born September 4, 1942, in Morrison, to Gerald A. and Margaret (Vos) Ottens. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and attended Morrison High School. On April
Assistant Editor wrote this feature and took the photos. Morrison High School Cheerleading Coaches McKenna King and Peyton Smith showed the results of their previous weeks of Cheer Camp instruction, prior to the Friday, October 21, 2022, Football game at Morrison High School. Sixty-nine young cheerleader hopefuls performed routines before
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey filed the report and photo. With the opportunity to play in the IHSA State Football Playoffs on the line, the Morrison Mustangs and Erie-Prophetstown Panthers took the field on Friday, October 21, 2022, at E. M. “Bud” Cole Field in Morrison, IL. Above-average temperatures, blue skies,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. The Morrison Mustangs will play the Crusaders from Ottawa Marquette High School in Ottawa, IL, on Saturday, October 28, 2022, with a 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Marquette High School is 92 miles from Morrison and located just blocks off of the Fox River. The
Assistant Editor Jerry Llndsey submitted the report and photos. The mission of the Morrison Schools Foundation (MSF) is to:•enhance the education of our students by raising funds to enable greater educational opportunities.•strengthen our community by promoting the engagement of our residents, businesses, and alumni in our schools.•support the Morrison School
Frank J. Vandermyde, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Frank was born October 7, 1935, in Sterling, to Benjamin and Alene (Ardapple) Vandermyde. He was educated in the Morrison, IL, grade schools and was graduate of Morrison High School. He
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, the Whiteside County Bar Association hosted Bar Associations throughout Northwest Illinois, for a joint meeting at the McCormick Event Center, Rock Falls, IL. The event was organized by Attorney Trent Bush of Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C., Sterling, IL. In attendance were members of
Clinton Community College is hosting an Artist Reception for the exhibit by instructors Pat Cheak and Beth Wood. It will be held in the CCC Art Gallery located in the college Library on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The CCC Library is located at 1000 Lincoln
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. Progress and change are a never-ending challenge within the River Bend School District, in Fulton, IL. The Industrial Technologies class is receiving hands-on experience, while aiding the repurposing of the High School facility. The District is in the midst
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Morrison Police Department are assisting Illinois State Police with an incident, that took place in the early morning hours in the City of Morrison, IL. There is no active threat to the community. An area near Northside Elementary School in Morrison is currently closed,
These Morrison High School students achieved 1st Quarter Honor Roll placement. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2023: Zayden Boonstra, Mark Cyphers, Katherine Eggemeyer, Andrea Fiedlerova, Landri Harmon, Gina Lee, Kadence Rice, Taylor Swanstrom, Shelby Veltrop Class of 2024: Blake Adams, Alyvia Behrens, Caden Bielema, Carly Boonstra, Campbell Buikema, Cooper Bush,
Anne Frame submitted the press release. Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, invites you to a Sunday afternoon concert on October 23, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The 50-minute concert will feature “Songs of Praise” in various forms. The concert will open with an organ/piano duet, “God
Soft, slanted rays of light inside Morrison’s gorgeous gallery, added to relaxed conversation and home-baked sweets, cider, and coffee, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Mayor Scott Vandermyde said he recently fulfilled a personal goal to sail to Southampton, England, aboard the Queen Mary 2.