The Illinois Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois host the 40th annual Illinois High School Shrine Game on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University, in Bloomington, IL. The parade and pregame festivities will begin at 3:00, and kick-off is at 6:30. […]
The first Car Show of the season will be held at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Registration for exhibitors at the show is $10 and begins at 3:00 p.m.; judging is from 4:30 to 5:30. Thirty awards will be presented at […]
Start the summer travel season with a community day trip into the past. Morrison Historical Society has arranged an exciting opportunity on Thursday, June 26, 2014, with appeal to adults and younsters. About 50 seats remain aboard the Cheeseman Coach, which will transfer you to and from Historic Auto Attractions […]
It has been said that one Nation’s “terrorist” is another Nation’s “freedom fighter.” Unfortunately our government and others use this label without a great deal of thought. Our government accuses other governments of “supporting terrorists,” and other governments accuse us of doing the same. The accuracy of these claims depends […]
Katie Rider submitted this information for parents. School may be out, but your kids can keep learning! Encourage your child to take time and “Paws to Read” this summer, by signing them up for Odell Public Library’s Summer Reading Club, sponsored by the United Way of Whiteside County. Children preschool-age […]
Two indispensible and dedicated employees of Shawver Press will be feted at an Open House on Thursday, June 12, 2014. MaryEllen Brackemyer has been employed 40 years. Steve Siefken began work 50 years ago, as soon as he completed Morrison High School. Together they have designed and printed high-quality newspapers, […]
Following are the scholars of Morrison High School, Morrison, IL, who achieved Honor Roll status for the 2nd semester of the 2013-2014 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2014:Hannah Blacklock, Anna Hogue, Brandi Hosford, Daniel Humphrey, Morgan McCulloh, Abby Mickley, Hannah Rillie, Trever Troutman, Cassidy VanZuiden, Brennah Zuidema Class […]
Following are the scholars of Morrison High School, Morrison, IL, who achieved Honor Roll status for the 4th quarter of the 2013-2014 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2014:Shannon Finneran, Allyson Gray, Brandi Hosford, Daniel Humphrey, Morgan McCulloh, Kirsti McNeece, Abby Mickley, Paige Shirk, Trever Troutman, Cassidy VanZuiden, Sarah […]
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 6/1/14 at 10:32 a.m. Pamela H. Martinez-Harris, 27, of Sterling, IL, was arrested for Driving While License Revoked, following a stop on 1st Avenue in Rock Falls, IL. Martinez-Harris was released on a Notice to Appear. […]
At Iowa State University in Ames, IA, spring 2014 commencement ceremonies granted 4021 students with degrees in four categories: 3357 undergraduate 413 Master’s 147 Veterinary Medicine 104 Doctor of Philosophy. In addition, of those receiving bachelor’s degrees, 901 graduated “With Distinction,” and 105 were members of the Honors Program. Two […]
Clever committee members Sandy Grau, Laini Houzenga, Katie Jakubs, Maggie Jones, and Julie Nicklaus have devised a unique way to raise funds for the 8th Annual Make Teal Real Ovarian Cancer Awareness golf outing on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Children and adults of any age and non-golfers will have fun […]
Morrison Community Hospital staff, 303 N. Jackson, Street, Morrison, IL, are so pleased to introduce their physicians to the surrrounding communities. The following providers will be at the home of Don and Peggy Beswick, 15016 Henry Road, Morrison, as part of a casual meet-and-greet event, Saturday, June 7, 2014, from […]
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes […]
The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will conduct an Open House meeting from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the Cordova Township Civic Center, 910 3rd Avenue S., in Cordova, IL. The purpose of this meeting is to provide opportunities to discuss with the public […]
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes […]