Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. Sanctioned High School wrestling matches consist of three, two-minute periods with no rest between periods. At the Youth level (K-8th grade), the match period timing could be between one and two minutes per period. The wrestler with the most points at the end
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary held their annual Bountiful Bake Sale on Friday, December 10, 2021, in the new Lobby. Karen Price stated, “We had a banner year at the sale! They raised over $1200. Hats off to my crew, the wonderful bakers, and the great customers. Thank you, everyone.” Funds
On Saturday, December 4, 2021, at approximately 12:21 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the area of Black Road and Henry Road, in rural Fenton, IL, for a report of a disturbance, with shots fired at an occupied vehicle. Upon investigating the incident, Deputies arrested Cody M. Emery,
Let our downtown gallery–The Loft on Main–be your source for unique gifts and Christmas items during the holiday season. With over 1200 hand made items available and 43 different artists represented, The Loft on Main has something to offer all tastes and budgets. For stocking stuffers and hostess gifts to
Head Wrestling Coach Tom Drosopoulos submitted these Varsity results from Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Morrison, IL. Morrison vs LeWin, LeWin 56–Morrison 6 106: Forfeit (LW) Forfeit (M) 113: Forfeit (LW) Forfeit (M) 120: D. Presson (LW) Dec. 7-2 W. Riffle (M) 126: Kar. White (M) Fall 3:30 Kar. White
Laura L. Everson, age 84, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Allure of Mt. Carroll, IL. Laura was born April 4, 1937, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Edith (Hageland) Olsen. She married Carl Everson on May 29, 1982, in Galena, IL. He preceded
Head Wrestling Coach Tom Drosopoulos submitted these dual Varsity results from Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Sherrard, IL. Morrison vs Monmouth-Roseville, Morrison 42–Monmouth-Roseville 36 106: D. Ortiz Mora (MR) Forfeit (Mor) 113: L. Spears (MR) Fall 5:13 W. Riffle (Mor) 120: K. Martinez (MR) Fall 1:49 Kar. White (Mor) 126:
A Tuesday night, December 7, 2021, visit to Sherrard High School by the Morrison Mustangs saw the Mustangs send the Tigers to the foul line 21 times where they completed 67% to keep the visitors at bay. However, the halftime adjustment made by the Tigers allowed the Mustangs only five,
Jack Cahill-Lemme (Jack) and Anna Catherine Smith (Lucy) share a scene in Timber Lake Playhouse’s World Premiere production of “What a Wonderful World.” The production is a feel-good, holiday-themed, musical comedy for the whole family. This magical tale involves how Santa and Mrs. Claus try to retire, but in doing
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustangs ventured north to invade the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference and challenge the Milledgeville, IL, Missiles, on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Starting slowly and trailing 12-8 after one quarter, the Mustangs–behind Trey Strating’s eight, second quarter points–captured a half time lead
On Saturday, December 18, 2021, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held at Lusk Cemetery, 202 Second Avenue North, in Albany, IL, and the Port Byron Veterans Memorial, corner of Oak and Main Streets, in Port Byron, IL. Start times are 11:00 a.m. at Lusk Cemetery; noon at Port
Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) posted its Hall of Fame Induction for the Class of 2022, on Monday, December 6, 2021. Three Rock Falls High School players on the Boys Basketball team were honored. •Jorge Acosta–College choice: Augustana College •Bryan Boerjan–College choice: Samford University, Homewood, AL •Brian Vance–College choice: Southeastern
Governor J. B. Pritzker ordered all U. S. and Illinois flags to half-staff from Tuesday, December 7, through Thursday, December 9, 2021, in honor of Firefighter Lieutenant Garrett E. Ramos of the Sterling Fire Department. Captain Ramos, 38, died in the line of duty, in the early hours of Saturday,
This Public Service Announcement is directed to Illinois motorists. Secretary of State Jesse White has a new, email contact address.
Jane E. (Bristle) Apple, 74, of Morrison, IL, died on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Jane was born on February 18, 1947, in Morrison, the daughter of Jay and Evelyn (Hannis) Bristle. She married Eugene Apple on September 26, 1970, in Rock Falls,