“Due to the steamer not working well at this time” Kitchen staff at Morrison High School have changed the lunch menu for Wednesday, January 20, 2016, to popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit, and milk. There will also be no chili dogs on Thursday, January 21, for the High School […]
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report. On Friday, January 8, and Saturday, January 9, 2016, the Mustang grapplers competed in the Princeton Tournament (PIT). The tournament features 21 State ranked teams from the 1A and 2A classes. It includes 2015 IHSA Dual Team Champion Dakota; […]
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report. Scores follow the report. The wrestlers have a had a busy couple of weeks. After finishing a record team-high of tenth place at the infamous Princeton, IL, tournament the weekend of January 8 and 9, 2016, the Mustang wrestlers […]
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Bruce Rauner’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: PFC Kenneth Leroy CunninghamUnited States ArmyHometown: Ellery, Illinois Gary Tresenriter, City of Morrison, IL, […]
The Sherrard, IL, Tigers entered the game Tuesday night, January 19, 2016, against the Morrison Mustangs with only five wins. But in the opening quarter they looked bigger, as they downed four three-pointers and ended the period with a 19-8 advantage. The Mustangs held the Tigers to only two second […]
Nancy Carol (Kamphuis) Kolk, 79, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at her home in Fulton. Nancy was born on June 26, 1936, in Clinton, IA, to Arthur Louis Kamphuis and Ruth Brands Brondyke. She attended Fulton public schools and was a graduate of the class of 1954. […]
Vernal H. Beckstrom, 95, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at the Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, FL. Vernal was born February 24, 1920, in Polk County, NE, the son of Andrew and Maggie Beckstrom. He joined the U. S. Army during WWII and was a recipient of […]
The temperature outside was extremely cold, but the opening quarter of the Fillies versus (Sterling, IL,) Newman girls basketball game warmed the nets. The two teams combined for 38 points on the way to a Morrison win of 54-45. Seven Fillies made the scorebook. They were led by Kassidee Church […]
Protected from single-digit temperatures outside, Morrison Historical Society held its Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, in the Heritage Hall. After the communal meal a short business meeting was held, and Trustees were elected. Attendees moved […]
It was a pleasant end-of-day gathering on Friday, January 15, 2016, shared by four Morrison Chamber of Commerce members, two Morrison High School staff members, and 19 Key Club members. The purpose was to honor the assistance of the Key Club to the Chamber Christmas Walk Committee, on Saturday, December […]
Wanting to unwind from the hectic holidays? Wanting to start the New Year off positively? Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Streeet, Morrison, IL, can help, as it begins the 2016 Life-Long Learning Series with the theme “Calming the Mind.” Martina Maxfield, a local Yoga instructor, will lead off the […]
The following students at Morrison Junior High School earned placement on the second quarter Honor Roll. 6th Grade High Honors: Alexandria Allen, Clara Bush, Corrine Carroll, Rachel Coyle, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Katherine Henson, Quinn James, Hannah Lambdin, Isaac Melton, Michaela Millard, Adam Neumann, Hunter Newman, Kristen Peters, Allison Taylor, […]
Emmanuel Reformed Church will host a community blood drive from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, in the Multi-Purpose Room, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. To donate, please contact Deb Eissens at 309-714-2008 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 1570 to locate the drive. Potential donors […]
With the support of our presenting sponsors, Morrison Chamber of Commerce is proud to bring a special guest speaker to this year’s Annual Dinner–Olympic Speed Skating silver medalist, Professor of Innovation, and NBC analyst, John K. Coyle. Reservations are now open to the public. The Chamber invites you to this […]
Local LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, for a LEGO Club Open House. It is Saturday, January 23, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Guests will enjoy snacks, crafts, and, of course, the opportunity to create with LEGOs! This is a […]