Due to the impending snowstorm Morrison Community Schools will be dismissed early on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Northside students will be released at 12:55 p.m. All other buildings will dismiss at 1:00.
The idea that the Federal Government should slash spending by 10% in every budget account would be so terrible as to force lawmakers to a compromise on spending is more than just ludicrous. It is insane! It is especially insane when you consider that this is precisely what the so-called […]
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, February 22, 2013, at Kreative Rentals Ltd., 115 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to recognize new owner Katie Jakubs. She owns a “premier rental, decorating, and consulting business” for weddings, ceremonies, receptions, banquets, and other special events. Pictured […]
Three, dynamic guest speakers provided a unique women’s experience on Thursday, February 21, 2013. They included, left-to-right, Mary Black, owner of SuperWash, Inc.; financial consultant Angie VanderVinne of Farmers Insurance VanderVinne Agency; Whiteside County State’s Attorney Trish Joyce. Each shared 30 minutes of “Practical Points for the Everyday Woman” at […]
Due to the approaching snowfall on Thursday, February 21, 2013, the Morrison High School Chorus and Band Concert will begin one hour earlier. The start time was moved to 6:30 p.m.
Hazel M. Merema, 99, of Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at the nursing home. Hazel was born January 31, 1914, in Fulton, IL, to John and Hattie (Buikema) Amman. She was a graduate of Fulton High School and attended Scovill Business School in […]
Morrison, IL, Boy Scouts of Troop 96 want you to follow their motto, “Be prepared.” To that end, they are taking orders for first aid kits until Monday, February 25, 2013. The proceeds will fund summer camp and other troop camping outings, places where first aid kits might come in […]
The Morrison Mustangs avenged an earlier loss to the Fulton Steamers and eliminated them from the Regional action at West Carroll on Monday , February 18.
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, presents artist Marianne Biagi and “The Art of Bead Work” on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room. Marianne’s colorful, vibrant and unique pieces of art made from beads, material, and thread are not only beautiful […]
Discover the history and use of ancient American Indian artifacts at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, February 17, 2013, beginning at 1:30 p.m. For a second time, Morrison Historical Society brings informative and entertaining presenter Allan Ver Beke, of Hillsdale, IL, to discuss one of […]
pictured are: (l-r) Joey Brackemyer, Coach Andrew Tenboer, Mason Muur, Noah Hogue, Ben Tegeler, Kyle McCoy, Ryan VanZuiden The Morrison freshman basketball team finished their 2012-2013 schedule with a record of thirteen wins and one loss and the championship of the Newman tournament. They defeated the Newman freshmen 60-47, the […]
The final game of the regular season is often emotional as the seniors take the floor for the last time at their home school. Friday night was senior night at Morrison High School and the Morrison Mustangs took their frustrations of a long , tough season out on the visiting […]
Morrison United Methodist Church designed a community event at “the best place to be this Valentine’s Day,” Thursday, February 14, 2013. The Heritage Hall, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offered a “Dessert Fantasia” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Three activities made it a pleasant evening. Funds raised will support the […]
The Whiteside Forum presents “Think Global, Act Local: Transportation” on Thursday, February 28, 2013, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Gary Meden, at left, Deputy for Programs and Project Management, Rock Island District, U. S. […]
Calvin Harridge, earned his own Valentine’s Day gift on Thursday, January 14, 2013. He is the lone Morrison High School wrestler competing in the Illinois State Tournament, in Champaign, IL, Harridge won an eight-to-seven decision over his first opponent in an overtime, from the 195 lbs slot of the Class […]