Liberty and Justice have successfully hatched three eagles this season. With a warm weekend, they are uncovered for easy viewing. Can you determine which are the oldest and youngest? Look for Mississippi River fish in the nest. Click here to see the new young ones.
Janna (Vogel) DeVries-Lennon, 99, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Resthave. Janna was born June 26, 1917, in York Township, IL, to Klaus and Celia (VanDyke) Vogel. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1935 graduate of Morrison High School in […]
During this spring semester at Clinton Community College, the Student Senate has a variety of unique events planned for their students and members of the community to enjoy. Mark sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming programs. Comedian Adam Grabowski, Monday, April 3, 2017, at 11:30 a.m., CCC Auditorium, […]
The Savanna Historical Society will host an informational program on Lyme disease on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. Mary Deja, Park Ranger for the McHenry County Conservation District, was diagnosed with Lyme Disease in March 2016. She will share her experience with this disease, her treatment, and prevention […]
On Saturday January 25, 2017, “Let’s Strike Out Cancer”, a Scotch Doubles bowling tournament was held at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway, in Morrison, IL. “Bethesda Blaze,” a Relay For Life Team from Bethesda Lutheran Church in (Morrison, supported by Prophetstown Royal Neighbors of America (Chapter 516), Prophetstown, IL, held this […]
On Sunday April 2, 2017, Citizens First Bank employees presented a donation to representatives of the Gateway After Prom committee. Pictured from left-to-right are Joshua Bolen, Heather Farwell, Haley Burken, Jean Buikema, Jessica Winkel, Barb Olsen, Kathy Forrest, and Gary Determan.
Future Fillies Softball Camp, held by the Morrison Fillies Softball Team, will happen on Sunday April 23, 2017, from 12:30 till 3:00 p.m. Girls from kindergarten through eighth grade are welcome to attend this event, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 15499 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. A “rainy day” location will […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting ceremony Saturday, April 8, 2017, at As Good As New, at 9:30 a.m. The business is located at the former Vision Source office of Dr. David Jennings and Dr. Bradley Yaklich, 201 E. Market Street, Morrison, IL. The Grand Opening follows […]
Today’s Fillies Softball games with Rock Falls and Sterling will start at 2:00 p.m., at the Morrison Sports Complex. At 2:00 Morrison vs Rock Falls. At 4:00, or when both teams are ready, Sterling vs Rock Falls. At 6:00, or when both teams are ready, Sterling vs Morrison. This schedule […]
Paul A. Zurn, 35, of North Aurora, IL, died Friday, April 7, 2017, at his home. In the midst of mourning, his family’s sustaining comfort is Paul’s faith in Jesus Christ. Paul’s charming presence entered the world on January 30, 1982, in Galena, IL, as the first-born son of Michael P. […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, March 27, 2017. Arrests: On Friday, March 31, 2017, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Brian L. Dunn, age 34 of Rock Falls, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging […]
A U. S. Senator from California is claimed to have said, “The first casualty when war comes is truth.” No, it wasn’t Senator Dianne Feinstein; it is attributed to Hiram W. Johnson in 1917. This was upon the U. S. entry into World War I. Before World War I, the […]
Mike Wiersema submitted this report. After the Thursday, April 6, 2017, Morrison High School Girls Softball game against Orion, Wiersema stated, “Our record is 3-1 overall and 2-1 in the Conference. We play Sherrard tomorrow[, Friday, April 7,] at home.” Morrison bested Orion with a score of 17 to 0. […]
Coach Sammy Biggs submitted these results. On Thursday, April 6, 2017, Morrison Track and Field athletes participated in the Girl Relays, with Erie-Prophetstown, Newman, Fulton, Rivedale, Milledgeville, and Oregon. Coach Biggs commented, “This was a fun meet; we don’t have too many meets like this. Competition was better with seven […]
Tonight, Friday, April 7, 2017, Varsity Softball will play at home against Sherrard. Varsity and F/S Baseball will play a Varsity game first, followed by F/S double-header in Sherrard, IL. Fillies F/S Softball also will play in Sherrard. All Baseball and Softball games on Monday, April 10, have been cancelled.