City of Morrison, IL, Recreational Services Director Nathan Jacobs announced Monday, February 12, 2024, that Youth Volleyball registration is open, for youngsters in grades one-through-four. Instruction begins Tuesday, February 27, 2024, and continues through Tuesday, March 26. Games will begin at 6:00 p.m., at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, […]
This feature was released by J. W. Brearton. Commander Larry Zuidema of The Morrison American Legion Post presented Administrator Carrie Melton of April House Children’s Advocacy Center of Whiteside County with a $500 donation. The mission of April House is to bring together a multidisciplinary team of professionals, committed to […]
The Sunday, February 11, 2024, Super Bowl LVIII football game exemplified what I admire about athletes. Well-matched skill sets and strengths were stymied by analytical defenders. Most yardage gains were short, but progressive, as both teams drove to their goal posts. There weren’t breakaway, long-yardage runs to a goal. During […]
Sandra “Sandy” Jo Duncan, 67, of Erie, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, IL. Sandy was born on April 4, 1956, in Moline, IL, the daughter of John “Rodney” and Elizabeth (Ekstrand) Dillin. She married Larry Mack Duncan on December 20, 1975, at […]
The Living Peace 365 organization will sponsor a Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Series, at the Clinton Community College Library, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, and Wednesday February 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30. On February 14 the topic will be Dr. King’s “I Have […]
The press release was submitted by President Leveda Ashlin. During 2023, Morrison Charitable Food Pantry, NFP, finalized the 30-year-long dream of owning a building. We signed the contract to purchase the former Hilltop Lanes bowling alley on June 26. While we may have had a few erratic heart beats upon […]
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Quincy University released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 407 students received the honor during the Fall […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued, since Friday, February 2, 2024. Arrests: On Saturday, February 3, 2024, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Morrison Police Department received a 911 call from 610 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. During the investigation, it was discovered Dylan Fargher, age 20, of Morrison, was wanted […]
Timber Lake Playhouse announces auditions for children, teens, and adults for their upcoming 2024 Season. They will cast local performers for a variety of performance opportunities. Roles are available for ages 6-to-106 to perform ensemble roles in “The Nerd,” “Footloose,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “Anything Goes,” as well as […]
Morrison Rotary Club will celebrate it’s 100th Anniversary this year. The Club holds its major fund raiser, the Harvest Hammer, a 5k run/21-mile bicycle duathlon each September. Proceeds from entries and sponsorships support two Scholarships. Annually, the Morrison Rotary awards an All-Around Achievement Award, established in 1949, to honor one […]
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Morrison Community Hospital Marketing Director Mick Welding wrote, “We couldn’t help being so excited over this generous, hand made donation, from an area High School student. “What a special donation we received! Stella Ashdown, Fenton, IL, [right,] crocheted some soft and f[luff]y animals, to give […]
Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2023 President’s List. Students must earn a minimum of 6 credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Area Illinois students are listed. Albany: Adrianna Young Fulton: Isabella Adams, Marissa Gabbard, Danyell Kennedy, Austin Rash Morrison: Joshua Prombo. Clinton Community College has announced […]
Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform a Family Concert at 2:00 p.m. in the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Geneseo Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, February 17, 2024. Titled “Mystics and Fantasy,” the program will include 1. “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” made famous by a Disney movie 2. some legends of King […]
The Whiteside County Republicans 2024 Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Deer Valley Golf Course, INSERT ADDRESS. Social houris 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the dessert auction at 6:30. The dinner and program will follow beginning at 7:00. Ticket prices will be $50 […]
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 […]