Morrison High School Cheerleaders will host a clinic for 7th and 8th graders, after school on Monday, January 24, 2022. The free clinic will introduce the fundamentals of cheerleading, to those who might have an interest in cheering for the Mustangs in High School. Register at this link: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/mhs-cheer-clinic-for-7th-and-8th-graders-tickets-243635890507. […]
Tamara Ann Gerdes, 60 of rural Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her home. She was born on August 11, 1961, in Sterling, the daughter of Arlyn and Elizabeth (McFadden) Gerdes. Tamara was a 1979 graduate of Milledgeville High School and was a graduate of Morrison Institute of […]
Richard Arlyn Haan, 75, of Chadwick, IL, died Sunday, January 9, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Richard was born May 11, 1946, in Morrison, IL, to Paul and Lela (Sykes) Haan. He was educated in the Fulton, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Fulton High […]
Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan writes, “The following changes have been made to Morrison sports schedules.” Boys Basketball: • Tuesday, January 11, 2022, home game against Erie-Prophetstown is canceled and rescheduled for Wednesday, January 26, at Morrison, IL. • Newman game rescheduled for Monday, February 14, at Newman. […]
On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, two northwest Illinois legislators who previously sponsored legislation to extend protections to DCFS and Adult Protective Services workers (following the heinous murder of DCFS Investigator Pam Knight in Carroll County, IL, in 2019) issued the following joint statement. They did so after learning of the […]
All are invited and encouraged to attend “LGBTQ 101,” an educational workshop to help us better understand those in our community who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning–LGBTQ+. This free, community opportunity will be led by Chase Norris, M.S. Ed, LPC, NCC, Executive Director of Clock, Inc. He […]
My name is Kaywyn Beswick, and I have been a resident of Morrison, IL, since 1984, for over half of my life. When I am asked where I’m from, I always say Morrison, instead of my birthplace of Clinton, IA. For those who do not know, I have been actively […]
Due to forecasted temperatures early tomorrow morning, on Friday, January 7, 2022, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 again will start two hours late.
Governor J. B. Pritzker ordered all U. S. and Illinois flags to half-staff from Wednesday, January 5, through Friday, January 7, 2022, in honor of Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic of the Bradley[, IL,] Police Department. Officer Rittmanic, 49, was shot and killed with her own gun in the line of […]
The Board members of Morrison Friends Food Pantry have received written notice from Director Kaywyn Beswick of her decision to resign from the position, effective [Saturday,] January 1, 2022. The Board voted to officially accept the resignation at a special meeting held [Tuesday,] December 28, 2021. While an entirely volunteer […]
Editor’s note: Orders that have been placed with individual, Troop 1504 Girl Scouts will be delivered in February. Online ordering allows purchasers to receive cookies right away. Morrison, IL, Girl Scouts of the USA opened their 2022 Online Cookie Sale, on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Cookie lovers conveniently place shipped […]
Florene R. Shaw, 76, of Sterling, IL, died Friday December 31, 2021, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Florene was born September 13, 1945, in Mt. Carroll, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Imogen (Handel) Oviatt. She married Jerry D. Shaw on November 3, 1961, in Mt. Carroll. He preceded her […]
Anne Frame wrote this feature. Last year, in November 2021, Odell Public Library Friends addressed envelopes and wrote notes, kindly asking for a donation to the “Fund Our Floor” campaign. Friends Treasurer Barb Peterson, left, presented Library Director Meridith Layne with the first donation–a $5000. In December, Barb Kophamer, below […]
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will provide COVID-19 J & J and Moderna boosters and vaccines, by appointment, on Friday January 7, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please call 815-772-5537 and leave a voicemail; your call will be returned promptly with […]
Editor’s note: Many ingredients for this meal were donated: Family Chef Restaurant of Morrison, IL, (dinner rolls); Tyson Foods in Hillsdale, IL, (beef); Sauk Valley Food Bank in Sterling, IL, (vegetables.) One meal will be serve per month until further notice. On Thursday, January 27, 2022, First Presbyterian Church, 100 […]