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

Harvest Hammer Guide to Parking September 21

  Academic Drive Access Notice for Harvest Hammer Parking. As in the past, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, you will be able to park at the South Side School playground and on Academic Drive.  However, due to road construction on IL Route 78, Hammer participants will have Limited Access to

September 22 Wrestlers’ Pancake Breakfast

  Multiple pleasant activities will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, on Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Begin your downtown day with breakfast by Coach Tom Drosopoulos and his High School Wrestlers.  The young men will host their Annual Pancakes & Paintings fundraiser, from 8:00 a.m. to noon.  The menu

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