Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 13, 2017. Arrests: On Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a fight at Morrison High School. The fight occurred between several students over the lunch period in the […]
Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl Coach Adam Smith stated, “Today, [Saturday, January 14, 2017,] the MHS Scholastic Bowl team took 3rd place of 20 teams at the Winnebago Invite.” Morrison earned wins over Hinckley-Big Rock, Oregon B, and Stillman Valley, but lost to Kaneland in morning Pool Play, to advance […]
“Morrison Sings,” has become a revamping of long-standing “We Sing for Their Supper.” Rehearsals will be on Sunday, January 22, and Sunday, February 12, at MUMC at 2:00 p.m. Rather than offering its traditional autumn music program, “Morrison Sings” will host a concert on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., […]
The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of the season. The January 25, 2017, Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center will teach guests about out-of-the-way travel sites in Chicago, IL. The public is invited to gather at 9:00 […]
>Joan D. Loy, 63, of Sterling, IL, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, in her home with several of her sisters around her. Joan was born on September 25, 1953, in Sterling, the 11th child in a list belonging to her loving parents, Gorden and Maxine (Brockman) Loy. She enjoyed […]
The Chicago Cubs World Series Trophy tour will make a short stop in Davenport, IA, on Monday, January 30, 2017, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Fans may take photos of it and with it. The public will not be allowed to hold the trophy as Cubs Manager Joe Maddon is […]
Attention, 3rd through 5th graders. We want you to have fun at our Wednesday, January 25, 2017, early out day at the Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 4th Street, Fulton, IL. The event will start at 1:00 and end at 3:30 p.m. Parents must sign in and sign out their […]
Editor’s note: Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune wrote this article about a Monday, January 16, 2017, White House visit between the Chicago Cubs and President Barack Obama. After being honored at the White House on Monday afternoon, the Cubs revealed the real reason why they desperately wanted to make […]
On Saturday, January 21, 2017, the Knights of Columbus will hold the Annual Free Throw Championship. The competition is open to all boys and girls 9-14 years of age. Eligibility is determined by the child’s age on Sunday, January 1. Participants are divided for competition by age and gender. There […]
Clinton Community College will host the 36th Annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Runners and walkers agree the race day atmosphere is exciting, the route is flat and fast with chip timing and instant results, and the post-race party is legendary–all the necessary ingredients for “one […]
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innoent until proven guilty. 1-14-17 at 10:43 a.m. Mark C. Phillips, age 31 of Naperville, IL, was stopped for a seatbelt violation in Sterling, IL. He was arrested for Driving While License Suspended, Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Failure to […]
Northside Elementary School will host a Blood Drive on Monday, January 23, 2017, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please call the office to reserve a spot: 815-772-2153. If you are unable to attend this drive, know that Northside will host Blood Drives on the following dates: Monday, March 13, and Wednesday, May […]
The NAMI Sauk Area Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL. This meeting provides education as well as support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend. The Board of Directors […]
Gregg Dolan writes, “As second semester gets into full swing, there are a couple Morrison High School announcements for the upcoming weeks.” “The Girl’s Basketball game cancelled in December[, 2016,] with Bureau Valley has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 1, 2017, with a 6:00 p.m. start time. The game will […]
The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of the season. The January 18, 2017, Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center will teach guests how to take cell phone photographs. The public is invited to gather at […]