Armitage to Play Softball at Sauk Valley Community College

  Editor’s note: Leslie Harridge supplied the Softball Team photo and names. Morrison High School Senior Madilyn Armitage has signed to play Division 2, NJCAA Softball, at Sauk Valley Community College, in Dixon, IL.  On Saturday, November 16, 2024, she formalized her commitment online.  On Tuesday, November 19, her family

Duncan to Play Softball at Western Michigan

  Photos taken by MHS Athletic Director Gregg Dolan. Morrison High School Senior Bella Duncan has signed to play Division 1 Softball, at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI.  On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, her family gathered in the gym for a photograph:  left-to-right are, front row, father, Dave; Bella;

MCH Medical Staff Supported Football Squads

  The staff at Morrison Community Hospital would like to thank our employees who strove to keep Morrison High School Football teams and fans safe and healthy, during the Fall 2024 season. Pictured left-to-right are EMS Paramedic Brooke Posateri; Team Physician Dr. Nicky Eustace; Physician Assistant Brandon Dennis; EMS Paramedic

Arnie Beswick to be Honored November 9

  On Saturday, November 9, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m., Morrison Historical Society invites the public to honor its home town Drag Racing legend, Arnie Beswick.  The venue is Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL.  Those who own fan gear are encouraged to wear it. After the

McDearmon Qualifies for Cross Country Sectionals

  Morrison Athletic Boosters announces a significant achievement from the recent Cross Country Conference Meet. Isaiah McDearmon has qualified for the IHSA Sectional Cross Country Meet, during the first weekend of November 2024. Isaiah finished 14th overall today, Saturday, October 26.  “Nice job and good luck at Sectionals!  You are

Steamers Control Mustangs October 25

  Assisted Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. October 25, 2024, was a perfect fall night for reviving a high school rivalry that always excites the small towns of Morrison, and Fulton, IL.  Both teams entered the game with identical records, of three wins and five losses, and no hopes

THUSE 2024 Report

  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report and photos of a popular Homecoming Week event. Morrison High School annually sets the pre-Homecoming environment with a Thursday, October 3, night gathering, that allows students to compete in fun, competitive, events.  These take place prior to announcing the elected King and

Last Three Volleyball Games Tonight

  Morrison Athletic Boosters urge the public to “come to Morrison High School tonight, October 25, 2024, for the last Home Volleyball game vs the Eastland Cougars.  Three  Seniors will be recognized. The Freshman/Sophomore match begins at 5:00 p.m.; the Junior Varsity match is at 6:00 p.m; the Varsity match

Fall Senior Athletes Recognized

  Morrison athletes who participated in fall sports for Morrison High School in 2024 were recognized, prior to the Morrison vs Eastland-Pearl City football game, on Friday night, October 18, 2024.  Athletes and accompanying family members were introduced to the crowd and assembled on the track for photos and appreciative

Cross Country Athletes Excel at Meet

  Morrison Athletic Boosters announces some big news over the weekend, at the Cross Country Conference Meet.  Isaiah McDearmon finished 7th place and earned All-Conference.  Emma Christin ran a 22:23 to earn Conference Champion as well as Conference MVP! Emma is also up for Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week.

Chad Starbuck Talk about Arnie Beswick

  Arnie Beswick will attend the multi-media program by Chad Starbuck on, Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Three of Arnie’s and Evelyn’s four daughters also will attend:  Arnette Beswick, Paula Wiersema, and Michelle Beswick.  Doors open at 1:00 p.m.  Starbuck’s talk, DVD,