The Morrison Community Hospital staff celebrated “National Wear Red for Women” on Friday, February 6, 2015, by posing in custom MCH red polos. Each year February is recognized as National Heart Month. One of the days is designated to honor women who suffer from heart disease. Staff of Morrison Community […]
Five Preschool Screening times are in place to identify the youngest members of Morrison Community Unit School District #6. Parents of children ages three to five, who plan to enroll the youngsters for the upcoming school year, should call Northside Grade School at 815-772-2153 to schedule an appointment. Screenings will be […]
Kim Pinkous, left, and Carol Schipper both celebrated their 30th year with Resthave Home, 408 Maple Street, Morrison, IL, the last week of January 2015. Each is shown with a celebratory cake to mark the occasion. Pinkous has worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Schipper has worked in the Dietary […]
The Freshman Boys Basketball game at Erie, IL, for tonight, Monday, February 9, 2015, has been cancelled. There will not be a make-up date.
Editor’s note: Steve Wright submitted this article. The Mustang High School Wrestling Team finished 5th at the Illinois Class 1A Rockridge Regional Tournament on Saturday, February 7, 2015. They advanced six wrestlers to the Sectional Tournament at Oregon, IL, High School, starting Friday, February 13. Coach Tony Wright was pleased […]
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says ‘Go to sleep, darlings,’ till the summer comes again.”–Louis Carroll: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the […]
Clinton Community College hosted the 34th Annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Sunny skies and temperatures in the 40’s brought nearly 700 runners and walkers to the flat and fast, out-and-back, course through Clinton, IA, historic neighborhoods. Winner of the female division was Valerie Birkmeier of […]
On Monday, February 9, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Historic Preservation Commission Report of […]
The Kewanee, IL, Wethersfield Lady Geese were the guests for the final regular season game with the Morrison High School Fillies on Saturday, February 7, 2015. The lead never exceeded four points by either team, and the Geese flew south with a 42-40 win.
Wild Rose Casino & Resort, Clinton, IA, announces comedians Mark Poolos and Tommy Ryman will perform in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Performance time is 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00. Tickets are on sale now for $10. They are available for purchase through the Iowa […]
It was less than a year ago, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, that this photograph of a major construction site was taken in Morrison, IL. On Friday, February 6, 2015, the Illinois Department of Health granted official approval to open the new nursing wing at Resthave Nursing Home, 408 Maple […]
Samuel Dohrn is a lovable ten- soon-to-be-eleven-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with epilepsy; bilateral cortical dysplasia; pathologic myopia (severe nearsightedness); congenital stationary night blindness. He can still smile and hopes to do a lot more–if funds can be raised to provide a Seizure Service Dog as his everyday companion. […]
Mildred M. Van Oosten, 95, of Resthave Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Friday, February 6, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison. Millie was born September 21, 1919, in Lyndon, IL, to Clark A. and Alma M. (Wagenecht) Rosenow. She was educated in the Lyndon Grade School and was a […]
Wild Rose Casino & Resort, Clinton, IA, announces Sha Na Na will perform in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom on Friday, April 10, 2015. Performance time is 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00. Tickets are on sale now for $20. They are available for purchase through the Iowa Store Gift Shop, […]
Four Morrison High School girls scored in double figures against the Port Byron, IL, Riverdale Rams on Thursday, February 5, 2015. The Fillies came out of the corral and built a 21-3 first quarter lead. They extended that to 37-8 by half.