Alexandre Dumas stated, “Nothing succeeds like success.” Stephanie Schroeder’s smile reflects the gratification of earning a second consecutive scholarship from Computer Systems Institute (C.S.I.) in Chicago, IL. Schroeder is a 2012 graduate of Morrison High School. She will attend her second graduation in May 2014, after completing trainings to become […]
Tracy Henson submitted this report.On Monday, December 13, 2013, six Seahorses traveled to Freeport, IL, High School to swim in the Winter Time Trials hosted by the Freeport Aquatic Swim Team. The meet was set up to allow swimmers to swim longer events which they normally do not have the […]
Tracy Henson submitted this report. Eleven Seahorses traveled to Rock Island, IL, High School on Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, 2013, to compete in the 2nd Annual IM Ready Spring Challenge. USA Swimming developed the IMX program to help swimmers reach the next level in their swimming careers, […]
Elmer H. Habben, 95, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the Home. Elmer was born November 11, 1918, in Clyde Township, IL, to Eve and Hulda (Shultz) Habben. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. Elmer married Arline E. Janssen on […]
Tracy Henson submitted this report. The Byron Tiger Sharks hosted the Turkey Shoot Novelty Swim Meet on Saturday, November 23, and Sunday, November 24, 2013, at the Byron, IL, High School Pool. Fourteen Seahorses made the trip and came home with an amazing 64 top-12 finishes and 59 lifetime best […]
Tracy Henson submitted this report. On Sunday, November 10, 2013, 13 Seahorses traveled to the East Moline, IL, Municipal Pool to compete in the East Moline Fall Meet. The Seahorses are improving at every meet, and the kids are beginning to swim “A Times” and “Regional Times,”which are both quite […]
How do you raise funds in Morrison, IL, to build a high school in the Yucatan Peninsula? Purchase submarine sandwiches to send ten local workers to Leona Vicario, Mexico. Visit the YPM, Inc. website for additional information. The submarine sandwich sale is in progress, with orders due by Sunday, January […]
Pete Harkness is extremely excited to welcome Jim Eggleston to Pete Harkness Chevrolet in Morrison, and entire Pete Harkness Auto Group. Jim is brings over 30 years of automotive knowledge and experience from the Sauk Valley area. Used Operations Director Pete Harkness Auto Group2811 Locust StreetSterling, IL 61081815-625-6300www.peteharkness.com
Morrison High School Varsdity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted these results from meets with Fulton, and Kewanee, IL, on Thursday, January 16, 2014.
James E. Workman, 69, of 711 Milnes Drive, Morrison, IL, died Friday, January 17, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Jim was born April 9, 1944, to Jacob C. and Catherine I. (Nice) Workman in Morrison. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was […]
The Morrison School District is sponsoring a developmental screening for those four and five-year-old children who will be eligible to attend kindergarten during the 2014-2015 school year (age five before September 1, 2014.) The following screenings are for children who are not currently enrolled in any preschool or other learning […]
Enjoy competition, collaboration, chow, and chuckles on Saturday, February 1, 2014, as you support Morrison Junior Tackle Football during Trivia Night. The venue is Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and trivia starts at 6:30. Admission is $10 per person. Teams of […]
Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of two Varsity meets held on Thursday, January 9, 2014. The Mustangs defeated both Putnam County and Riverdale.
Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of ten dual meets held on Friday, December 27, and Saturday, December 28, 2013. The Mustangs were victorious in six contests, finishing 17th.
Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of two Varsity meets held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. The Mustangs lost to Geneseo, IL, but were victorious over Alleman of Rock Island, IL.