Ben Sondgeroth, Head Varsity Baseball Coach, submited this report. Morrison Mustangs Varsity outlasted Dixon on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, after five lead changes, squeaking out a 7-5 win. The Mustangs took the lead in the sixth inning and held on for the victory. A passed ball scored Andy Bird, to
Dorothy M. Brackemyer, 93, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the Home. Dorothy was born April 14, 1921, in Morrison, IL, to Garrett and Helen (Mulnix) Meyer. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and attended Morrison High School. Dorothy married Jacob J. Brackemyer
On Wednesday, March 18, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Beth Ronnaw, Sales and Service Associate of the U. S. Postal Service, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Ronnaw joined the Postal Service in October 1992 and worked in Erie, IL. She was transferred to
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes
03-14-15 at 10:10 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle fatality crash at the intersection of Hahnaman Road and Yorktown Road, rural Prophetstown, IL. A vehicle was traveling westbound on Hahnaman Road when the driver failed to stop for the T-Intersection and impacted the guardrail. After impact with the
Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Spring Craft Fair-for-a-cause. Proceeds will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The public is invited from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2015. Crafts are made by Pleasant View residents and
Marian E. Bramm–Spangler, 94, of Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Resthave. Marian was born April 2, 1920, in Garrison, IA, to John and Elfrieda (Zimmer) Gross. She was educated in the Garrison Grade School and was a 1937 graduate of Garrison High School.
Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team, along with support from DQ Grill & Chill, will serve breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Breakfast choices will include scrambled eggs, pancakes and sausage, biscuits and sausage
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois delighted local girls, with announcement of the highest level reward in the 2015 Girl Scout Cookie Program. Girls would earn a trip for two to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL! Announced at the beginning of cookie season, the first-time-ever incentive is for girls who
For the sixth consecutive year, Ashford University, Clinton, IA, will recognize local educators with two special honors. Teachers can apply for a full scholarship for one of the University’s Master’s level teacher education programs. Ashford is accepting nominations for the Teacher of the Year award. The deadline to apply for
Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Item for
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, center, joined Evergreen Park, IL, Mayor Jim Sexton, District #124 Superintendent of Schools Robert Machak, and others in the St. Baldrick’s “Brave the Shave” Chicago, IL, Area Schools Challenge. To support childhood cancer research, White had his head shaved at Southwest Elementary School. The
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced the 2015 annual Congressional Art Competition. “This event allows high school students from our region and across the Country to showcase their artistic abilities. Any high school student in the 17th District of Illinois is welcome to submit his or her artwork to my office.” “The
From Monday, March 23, to Friday, March 27, 2015, Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will remove and discard gravesite decorations, as part of the annual clean-up program at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. Return–or add new– decorations after Friday, March 27.
03-14-15 at 10:10 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle fatality crash at the intersection of Hahnaman Road and Yorktown Road, rural Prophetstown, IL. A vehicle was traveling westbound on Hahnaman Road when the driver failed to stop for the T-Intersection and impacted the guardrail. After impact with the