Kaywyn J. Beswick, R. N./ARC Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report. This year has come in with a bang. But the first Morrison ARC blood drive went off without a hitch. I can always depend on my great sponsors, dependable volunteers, and generous blood donors to make it a success, […]
“Bethesda Blaze” Relay for Life team will serve you breakfast at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, February 27, and Saturday, March 5, 2016. Hours will be from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Pictured are five “Bethesda Blaze” members and two DQ Grill & […]
Have you or anyone you know suffered the loss of a loved one? Are you grieving that loss, and feeling like you don’t know how to cope? If you would like to understand your thoughts and feelings during this difficult time, take T-I-M-E with us. T-I-M-E (Together in Memories) is […]
Our Rotary February 2016 students of the month are Sydney Beveroth and Adam Deter. Sydney is the daughter of Keith and Sondra Beveroth. She is active in Pons and Student Council, where she serves as President. She is also a member of Key Club and the BLIND program, where she […]
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report. Mustangs Tyler Elefritz, at 106 lb, and Eric Mulnix, at 138 lbs, wrestled pivotal matches against Rock Falls High School, on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Mulnix gutted out an awesome overtime victory. Augustus Linke, Cody Vanderlaan, Joe Eads, Reilly […]
District Governor Gary Meyers and Marcia Meyers visited the Morrison Lions Club at their business meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. He discussed his experience at the last International Convention and told of his project for the year–Special Olympics. He has taken the “polar plunge” to raise money and to […]
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report. On Friday, and Saturday the Mustang grapplers competed in the Princeton Tournament (PIT). The tournament features twenty-one state ranked teams from the 1A and 2A classes including: 2015 IHSA Dual Team Champion Dakota, State Runner-Up Mercer County, State 3rd […]
On Thursday, February 4, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway and Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a gathering for the community of friends of Anna Catherine Stockham. It will be a time to give thanks for her life and friendship and to share memories. All […]
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has added two members. They are Joshua West, Interim Director of Career and Technical Education and Academic Advisor at Sauk Valley Community College Kevin Schisler, Community Bank President at Community State Bank in Morrison, IL. Chamber Board President Scott Stocker said, “We are […]
On Thursday, February 4, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway and Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a gathering for the community of friends of Anna Catherine Stockham. It will be a time to give thanks for her life and friendship and to share memories. All […]
The Morrison Mustangs limped into Sterling, IL, to take on the 9th ranked 2A Newman Comets, with two starters unavailable for action. Jumping out to a 5-0 lead and surviving the first quarter with a 14-13 lead, the Mustangs realized that they could play with the Comets.
“Mary Poppins” is one of a select group of films that can truly be called a Classic. It is filled with so much child-like wonder that it will never grow old or out-of-date. It is based on the book, written in 1934, by P. L. Travers, of a magical nanny […]
Reva P. Armstrong, 90, of Harbor Crest Home, Fulton, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Harbor Crest. Reva was born May 2, 1925, in Morrison, to Edwin D. and Mary (Engelkens) Glazier. She was educated in the Bunker Hill grade school of rural Whiteside County […]
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted these report. Scores follow the report. The wrestling team dominated their opponents on Tuesday night, January 26, 2016. The Mustang wrestlers disposed of West Carroll 52-30. Missing four of their starters, the group stepped up to fill the gaps collecting three […]
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) will hold auditions for its 2016 Main-Stage “Season of American Classics,” on Saturday, February 6, and Sunday, February 7, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Mullany Theatre at Ashford University, 400 N. Bluff Boulevard, Clinton, IA. Productions include “The Odd Couple,” “The […]