George “Tony” A. Shierry, age 70, of Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society-Prophets Riverview in Prophetstown, IL. Tony was born November 4, 1945, in Sterling, IL, the son of John and Geneva “Peggy” (Hackett) Shierry. He married Sandy Burger on April 15, 1980, in St. […]
As the holiday season arrives, it is difficult not to think about the ones that we love. Morrison Community Hospital encourages the community to reflect on those we have lost and the wonderful memories that we still have. “Thanks for the Memories” is the theme for the Twenty-fourth Annual Tree […]
Morrison Community Preschool is taking orders for K & R Greenhouse’s locally-grown poinsettias through Friday, November 20, 2015. Proceeds from the sale will go toward activities, supplies, and classroom upgrades that enhance the students’ preschool experience. Help spread some holiday cheer and support Morrison’s preschoolers, with these beautiful blooms! Click […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 6, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-06-15 Lauren L. Gilbert 25 Morrison, IL Speeding 11-06-15 Allen J. Sykora 52 Morrison, IL Operating […]
Dear Editor: The Cottonwood 4-H Club and the Morrison Chamber of Commerce would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of the sponsors, businesses, organizations, and individuals who donated their time, services, and money to make this year’s Halloween Parade and Costume Contest a success. Nearly 250 children participated […]
Morrison Community Unit District #6 Superintendent Scott Vance reports the MCUD Board of Education will host an Open Forum for the community, Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. The location is 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Main topics of this forum will be the […]
Chloe Roeder, Morrison, IL, has qualified for the 2015 State Meet for “Junior Olympic Level 3 Compulsory Team” competitors. It will be held in Sioux City, IA, on Friday, December 11, through Sunday, December 13. She is a 6th grader at Morrison Junior High. “To make it to […]
Molly Colberg from Morrison High School was recently named October “Student of the Month.” She was selected for her outstanding effort and performance at Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 Fifth Avenue, in Sterling, IL. Colberg is a student in the Commercial Food curriculum. She is the daughter of Tracy Colberg, Morrison, IL. […]
Everyone is welcome to attend Spring Valley Reformed Church on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., for a night of praise and worship. Contemporary worship music and prayer time will be led by “Spring Valley Worship Band.” Join us for an evening of praising our Lord and Savior, Jesus […]
The Presbyterian Women hosted an Amish-style, “Needle in a Haystack” dinner at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Saturday evening, November 7, 2015. Door prizes were the “needles.” Donors and winners were: Super Wash, Inc.: Ruth Tervelt and Linda Story Happy Joe’s: Mike Selburg and Rusty Null DQ […]
On Saturday, November 7, 2015, Friends of Odell Public Library sponsored an “Art for eReaders Exhibit Project.” Fifty-two canvases, painted by creative local artists, were on display for purchase. In August approximately 50 former or current Morrison artists were invited to create art on a 6″ x 6″ canvas. […]
On Saturday, November 7, 2015, the Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, was transformed into a huge bookstore. Rows of books, both fiction and non-fiction, lined the room. Selling for 50¢ and 25¢, this was a reader’s paradise! Friends of Odell Public Library worked for […]
Did you know that food insecurity exists in every county in the United States? the homeless population increases at a rate of 6% each year? Morrison Institute of Technology students will recognize and support National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, Saturday, November 14, through Sunday, November 22, 2015, by holding […]
As the United States honors its military veterans today, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced two new initiatives, aimed at recognizing and giving back to military veterans who also serve as IHSA Officials. The first is a new patch for officials who are U. S. […]
To honor military veterans on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, the annual Veterans Day ceremony began at 11:00 a.m., at Grove Hill Cemetery, N. High Street, Morrison, IL, at the Veterans’ Park memorial. As a new feature, participants were asked to face the east by Jerry Brearton. The reason was explained […]