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

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,

High Street Run/Walk and Night Disc Golf

  Register for Hallowe’en fun for all ages, on Saturday, October 19, 2024:  www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports. Dress for the free 9:00 a.m. Costume Contest, before the “Nightmare on High Street 3K (1.86 miles) Run/Walk.”  It begins at Northside Elementary School, W. High Street and N. Genesee Street.  Fees for the Run are

Marching Mustangs Color Guards Fundraiser

  If you attended the opening Mustang Varsity Football game, Friday, August 30, 2024,  you witnessed a new Marching Mustangs Color Guard.  This activity is being reactivated after more than ten years.  Hillary Blevins and Ruth Christin are adult co-sponsors, who teach technical skills and choreography with flags. Current Guardians

Tennis Pro Hired by Sterling Park District

The Sterling Park District is pleased to announce that Chris Dudley of Shreveport, LA, has been hired as the “Racquet Sports Director/Head Tennis Professional” at the Westwood Tennis Center, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL. Chris brings over 40 years of tennis experience to Westwood, having played and worked in New

February 3 B-rrry Scurry Race Results

The 43rd Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run enjoyed a warm day for the annual event, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The 550 runners and walkers took to the course at noon for this event, which raises funds for the Paul B. Sharar Foundation B-rrry Scurry scholarship program. Runners

CCC B-rrry Scurry Results

Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run participants were blessed with a sunny, 42-degree day for the 42nd annual event on Saturday, February 4 2023. The 397 runners and walkers took to the course at noon, for the annual event that raises funds for the Paul B. Sharar Foundation B-rrry

B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run on February 4

Clinton Community College (CCC) will host the 42nd Annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run on Saturday, February 4, 2023.  After several years of adjustments due to the pandemic, the run is back to “normal” this year.  Proceeds of the race benefit CCC students through Paul B. Sharar Foundation B-rrry Scurry scholarships. The

Morrison Athletes Honored

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted these award winners. The following Morrison High School athletes earned recognition in December 2022. Two Swimmers were named to the All Metro Swimming Team. Congratulations to Morrison High School swimmer Schyon Drolema, on her 1st Team selection to the Quad Cities All Metro Swimming Team.

Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Plaque

Jamie Rodriguez wrote this feature. On Saturday, October 15, 2022, The Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Committee honored its member communities with plaques, acknowledging their Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Inductees. Each member community received a plaque with all of their Individual and Team inductees, from the conception

Future Cheerleaders Performed October 21

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

Sports Items Donated by Ottens Family

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photograph and submitted the text. Members of the Ottens family donated sports memorabilia, to be displayed in the Morrison High School Hall of Fame display cases. Curator of the Hall of Fame items, Dave Zuidema, accepted the gifts on Friday, September 16, 2022. Photographed

Whiteside County Welcomes Youth Rodeo

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report and pictures. The weekend weather failed to weaken the spirits of Junior High and High School youth, who gathered at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds to compete in Rodeo events, on Friday night, September 17, and Sunday, September 18, 2022. Trailers filled the grounds