Senior Night Recognitions at 6:20 on the Track

  Morrison Athletic Boosts state, “Come to E. M. “Bud” Cole Field at Morrison High School tonight, Friday, October 18, 2024, for the last Home Football game, of the regular season.  The Mustangs face the Eastland-Pearl City Wildcats. “Game time is at 7:00 p.m., with Senior Night Introductions beginning at

Senior Night Before October 18 Football Game

  Good luck to our Mustangs at Senior Night, Friday, October 18, 2024!  Senior introductions precede the game. Seniors and family members should meet at the north end of the field on the track.  We would like everyone to be ready to line up by 6:15 p.m., with introductions starting

October 20 Chad Starbuck Program about Arnie Beswick

  Morrison Historical Society will recognize one of the town’s famous and widely-admired residents:  Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick.  To validate this claim, Chad Starbuck of Fulton, IL, will offer a program at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Sunday, October 20, 2024, beginning promptly at 1:30 p.m.  Doors open at

Blackhawks Control Mustangs October 11

  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Friday, October 11, 2024, was a perfect fall night for High School Football, as the Morrison Mustangs traveled north, to match up against the Stockton, IL, Blackhawks.  The rivalry of small schools has been put on hold for several decades.  The Mustangs

Morrison Fury 10u Awarded All Time Point Leader

  Coach Tiffany Tipton reported “the Morrison Fury 10u Travel Ball Team recently received a very special award, for their 2024 season from USSSA Fastpitch Association. They were the all-time point leader for 10u C Division in the entire State of IL.  You earn points based on games and tournaments

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

Mustangs Roll in Homecoming Win

  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. The Friday, October 4, 2024, Morrison High School Homecoming will be remembered for the perfect weather, excellent student participation, and a rewarding victory on the Football field, as the Mustangs controlled the Dakota Indians en route to a

Mustangs Top Forreston and Hall of Fame Inductions

  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article and took the photos. A large crowd attended the Morrison High School facilities to give notice of recognition to the recent Hall of Fame inductees and watch the Morrison Mustangs challenge the Forreston, IL, Cardinals, in a “Northwest Illinois Upstate Conference” match

Morrison Hall of Fame Awards September 27

  LuAnn Wieneke, Morrison High School Hall of Fame Director, announces Hall of Fame inductions will take place on Friday, September 27, 2024. These inductions will be at 6:20 p.m.: 1966-67 Boys Basketball 2008 Softball. Individual inductions will be at half time: Ashlie (Patten) Lee Luke Kemmer John (Woody) Bramm.

Athletic Boosters Mouse Races September 28

  Morrison Athletic Boosters have scheduled an inaugural athletic opportunity, on Saturday, September 28, 2024.  Purchase admission tickets from LuEllen Lee at the blue violet, 115 E. Main Street, Morrison. The venue is the Whiteside County Fairgrounds Blue Building, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL.  Doors open to race fans–age

September 16 Dual Swim Meet Results

  Tracy Henson, MHS Girls Swim Coach, submitted results from the Clinton, IA, High School Dual Meet, on Monday night, September 16, 2024. “I am really happy with where the girls are this early in the season.” Varsity Clinton River Queens 84; Morrison High School Fillies 71. Jr. Varsity Clinton

Walk Your Wheels on Main Street

  City Administrator Brian Melton has a straightforward message for those who “ride” on downtown sidewalks.  “Stop doing that.” New, yellow sidewalk signage  indicates this. Downtown Main Street–stretching from Madison to Orange Street–is a certified Historic District.  It is also a Sidewalk Pedestrian Zone. An Ordinance prohibits sidewalk riding of