Since 1981, the Clinton Community College Alumni Association has honored those who made “outstanding” contributions during the year. In 2016, we celebrate our 35th year of honoring such contributions to ClintonCommunity College. CCC President Dr. Karen Vickers commented, “We always appreciate the opportunity to recognize those people who have made […]
Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held Monday, June 20, through Friday, June 24, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Children age four through those entering eighth grade are welcome to “go on a ‘Deep Sea Discovery,’ to learn how God […]
Register to be one-of-eight teams to participate in the 8U Coach Pitch, Boys and Girls All-Star Tournament, planned for Monday, July 11, and Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Games will be played at Morrison Sports Complex, U. S. Route 30 and Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. A minimum of two games are […]
Surrounding colleges, Unit School District #6, businesses and organizations, and individuals paid tribute to Morrison, IL, High School’s remarkable students, during the Honors Night recognitions on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Beginning in the High School auditorium at 6:30 p.m., Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance welcomed the audience; High School Principal […]
Editor’s note: In this file photo, former Mayor Roger Drey threw the first pitch of the Opening Day ceremony of the Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball season. To celebrate the 30 year anniversary, the first pitch of the Friday, May 13, 2016, Morrison vs Princeton game will be thrown out […]
Barton L. Hoogheem, 53, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at home as a result of an accident. Barton was born August 14, 1962, in Sycamore, IL, to Arnold and Lorraine (Buelow) Hoogheem. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and attended Clinton Community College in Clinton, […]
Editor’s note: In recognition of National Police Week, Sunday, May 15, through Saturday, May 21, 2016, Chief of Police Brian Melton was invited to submit this article and photographs of the Morrison Police Department staff. This year, the Morrison Police Department continued with a staffing level of six full-time sworn […]
Editor’s note: The photo is from the files of thecity1.com. A tisket, a tasket, come look at over 160 baskets which will be up for bid Friday, May 13, 2016, at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. The annual Silent Auction extravaganza is a fundraiser for the […]
The 2016 offspring of American Bald Eagles Liberty and Justice have been named, by public decree. Online voting began Monday, May 2, and concluded Monday, May 9, with Star and Sky earning a majority of the 5000 votes. The public selected from six paired options: Star and Sky–28% Hunter and […]
Morrison High School Varsity Basketball Coach Tyler Whitebread is offering a “Summer Basketball Camp” for all future Fillies that are of the age of entering second grade through eighth grade. All instruction will take place at Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Camp starts Monday, June 6, […]
The Morrison, IL, Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, will be transformed into a gigantic kitchen and restaurant on Sunday, May 15, 2016, serving their annual pancake meal. Call it breakfast, brunch, or lunch–Morrison Firemen will have it hot when you arrive. The event hours of 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 […]
On May 9, 2016, the Fillies herd was an offensive machine, as they shutout the Bureau Valley Storm 16-0.
An eight-run explosion in the first inning carried the Morrison Mustangs to a 12-2 win in five innings, over Bureau Valley on Monday, May 9, 2016.
Local and State law enforcement officers from Mobile Team Unit 1 (MTU 1) serve six surrounding counties. They attend various in-service training programs to upgrade their knowledge and skill. One of those programs, similar to Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, teaches the skills necessary to interact with those in a […]
On Tuesday, May 10, 2016, Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the State’s organ/tissue donor registry reached six million registrants. “I’m thrilled to see that Illinoisans continue to show their giving spirit, by signing up for this lifesaving program,” said White. “Our mission is to sign up everyone who […]