The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff, in honor and remembrance of Firefighter Brian Rehnberg of the North Park [Machesney, IL,] Fire Department. Please
The first meeting of the new “Chadwick Dementia Caregiver Support Group” will be Monday, January 2, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., at First Lutheran Church, 19 W. Second Street, Chadwick, IL. Individuals from Chadwick, Lanark, Shannon, Mt. Carroll, and all surrounding areas are all welcome. The purpose of the meeting is
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will hold auditions for their spring production of “Charlotte’s Web” on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 7:00 p.m and Saturday, January 14, at 2:00 p.m. Auditions will be take place in the auditorium at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Production dates
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustang offense was stalled by the Bureau Valley defense, from the opening tip. The Mustangs fell for the second loss of the day, on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Warkins Memorial Tournament in Erie, IL. player pts. player pts. McQueen
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Beecher, IL, Bobcats used opening quarter, full-court pressure to jump out to a 21-3 lead, at the Watkins Memorial Tournament on Friday, December 29, 2022, in Erie, IL. before the Morrison Mustangs could gain composure. The penetration of lefty Adyn McGinley caused a
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey filed this report. Consistent contributions from Jordan Eads (16 pts.) added to the inside prowess of the Veltrop sisters (Camryn 22, Shelby 19), to topple the Bureau Valley Storm, 65-34. The action took place Friday, December 30, 2023, at the Warkins Memorial Tournament at Erie, IL. player
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Camryn Veltrop scored 15 of her game-high 19 points in the first half, to lead the Morrison Fillies to a 53-23 win over the Stockton Blackhawks. Action took place at the Warkins Memorial Tournament in Erie, IL, on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Morrison took
Shelby Veltrop was selected as All-Tournament Most Valuable Player, during the Erie[, IL,] Warkins Panther Classic Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament, on Friday, December 30. 2022. On Saturday, December 10, the Morrison High School Senior scored her 1000th career point.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Monday, December 26, 2022. Arrests: On Monday, December 26, 2022, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a reported two-vehicle accident, at the intersection of U. S. Highway 30 and Jackson Street. As a result of this investigation, Morrison Police
Rita A. Nagel of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in Maple Grove, MN, after battling dementia with grace and dignity for two decades. She was born on November 29, 1932, in Clinton, IA, to long-time local florists, Joe and Helen (O’Toole) Wilson. Rita and her
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey sent this report. Wrestling grappler results are listed from Thursday, December 15, 2022, held at Morrison High School, Morrison, IL. Morrison vs Polo106: Forfeit (P) Forfeit (M)113: J. Perez (P) Forfeit (M)120: W. Meiners (P) Fall 2:55 W. Riffle (M)126: L. Nelson (P) Fall 3:10 L.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Fillies went undefeated within their pool of the Pearl City Holiday Invitational Tournament. They will play in the Championship game on Thursday, December 15, 2022. The Fillies built an 11-point halftime lead and didn’t allow the Lady Wolves any closer, as
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The 2022 Erie Warkins Memorial Tournament opened on Tuesday, December 27, with pool play of four sections of three teams each. The Morrison Mustangs opened play with a dominating win over the Stockton Blackhawks 56-36. Leading by only three points at halftime, the
Sheriff John F. Booker reported on Sunday, December 25. 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle traffic crash, on IL Route 84, south of Covell Road in rural Fulton, IL. It was determined a single vehicle traveling northbound struck a female pedestrian. The female was
Without a doubt, The Department of Fun and Friends of the Parks created an asset for all ages, who are in pursuit of winter athletics. Morrison Winter Park was officially opened at 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, to a crowd of youngsters and adults. This new attraction is