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HRRV Announces Hospice Home Groundbreaking

In the Spring of 2015, Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV) officially announced plans to build a hospice home in Sterling, IL. HRRV will break ground for the 14,000 square foot hospice home at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The site location is N. Avenue E (YMCA […]

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May 17 Agenda: Park & Rec Board

Morrison Park & Rec Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Morrison City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower level Boards and Commissions Room.  The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Public Comment Approval of April 2016 […]

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Another Undefeated Season for MJHS Swimmers

Tracy Henson submitted this report. The MJHS Colts traveled to Moline, IL, to swim against the Moline Middle School Swimmers on Thursday, March 17, 2016.  The Colts ended their season with another win, by scoring 216 points to Moline’s 174.  The MJHS swimmers won 16 out of 26 events and […]

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Resthave Home Ice Cream Social June 16

Come join us for Resthave Home’s Annual Ice Cream Social, on Thursday, June 16, 2016.  From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., share in the socialization, baked goods, fun, entertainment, and food!  The location is 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. The cost is a monetary donation.

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Two Positions Open at Morrison Community Preschool

Morrison Community Preschool is seeking candidates for a Director/Teacher and an Aide for the 2016-2017 school year.  The school, which is currently held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will be housed at Northside Elementary, 520 N. Genesee Street. Interested applicants can view the Morrison Community […]

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Tommy R. Stahl (1945 – 2016)

Tommy R. Stahl, 70, of Clinton, IA, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at Resthave Home in Morrison, IL. Tom was born September 21, 1945, in Clinton, to Richard Raymond and Millicent Emile (Snyder) Stahl. He was educated in the Clinton grade schools and was a graduate of Clinton High School. […]

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Fillies Fall in Extra Inning

Morrison Fillies’ Lauren Pannier limited the Sterling, IL, Golden Warriors to one hit and one run through five innings, Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Elmhurst, IL, Tourney.  She held a 5-1 lead going into the sixth inning.

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Fillies Ground Rockets

The Morrison Fillies used the long ball to subdue the Burlington Central Rockets on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Elmhurs, IL, Tourney.  Emma Sitzmore went deep for a 3-run homer in the fourth inning.  Jaeden Workman did the same for a 2-run shot in the sixth inning.

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Fillies Top Chicago Christian

Both teams splattered ten hits at the Elmhurst, IL, Tourney, on Saturday, May 14, 2016.  The Morrison Fillies turned their hits into ten runs.  Their opponent from Chicago Christian could only cross the plate four times.

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MJHS 8th Grade Boys Earn State Championship

The Morrison Junior High School Eighth Grade boys track and field team earned the 2016 IESA State Championship, by outscoring  St. Andrews of Rock Falls, IL, by 20 points in the chilly weather of East Peoria, IL. The Morrison track and field team journeyed to the Eastside Centre in East […]

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MMTA Interprets People To Be Remembered

These invited visitors from the past attended the Morrison Historical Society (MHS) Open House Sunday, April 24, 2016.  Morrison Music Theatre Association performers delighted the public with their autobiographical interpretations, taken from People To Be Remembered, Stories of Notable People Who Lived in Morrison, IL.  The book was written by […]

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Postmaster Stamps Out Employee Hunger

It is always a treat to have your breakfast or lunch prepared, even more so when “the boss” does it.  On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Postmaster Bill Borum cooked pancakes for his staff, from the north loading dock of the Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The menu […]

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American Legion Post at 20% of Granite Tablets Goal

American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, has embarked on an effort to raise at least $15,000.  The members will purchase four stone tablets for the Veterans Memorial Park, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.  As of Saturday, May 14, they nearly have reached the 20% mark, with donations at […]

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Body Identified as Charles N. Schoaf

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton stated on Saturday, May 14, 2016, that Charles N. Schoaf of Morrison, IL, has been determined to be the body found in the Rock River in Hillsdale, IL, on Monday, May 9.  His family was notified Friday, May 13. Dental records and an autopsy were […]

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Skylar Drolema Swims at State

Tracy Henson submitted this report and photograph. Skylar Drolema qualified and swam at the 2016 Illinois Winter Age Group State Championships, on Sunday, March 13, 2016.  The meet was held at the University of Illinois Chicago Campus Swimming Pool.  Skylar swam a 2:23.40 (AA Time) in the 200 Individual Medley […]

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