2012 Fall Sports- All-Conference Selections FOOTBALL CALVIN HARRIDGE: 1st Team center / 1st Team Linebacker KYLE MEURS;1st Team Guard / 2nd Team Linebacker DANNY WILLIS; 1st Team Running Back MATT WILKENS: 2nd Team Quarterback NOLAN DYKEMA: 1st Team Defensive Lineman BROCK DETER; 1st Team Defensive Back ALEX WEEKS: Honorable Mention […]
Our City is blessed with magnificent maple trees along streets and in yards of its residents. They are one of the earliest trees to send forth welcoming, spring leaves and the earliest to transform those leaves into rich, autumn colors. The public has an opportunity to transform paper maples into […]
On Sunday, November 18, 2012, a community concert, “We Sing for Their Supper,” will be presented at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:00 p.m., to benefit the Morrison Food Pantry and the Christmas Helping Hands program. These vital programs in our community help those who […]
The polls open at 6:00 a.m. for the General Election. The polls close at 7:00 p.m.
The polls open at 6:00 a.m. for those who like to begin Election Day by exercising their freedom to vote in the General Election. The polls close at 7:00 p.m. In such a close Presidential contest, all votes are powerful. If you have children, even young ones, consider your act […]
Daylight Saving Time has come to an end. Adjust back one hour all your clocks, watches, and appliances. Don’t forget clocks in your vehicles and watches not currently on your wrist.
Editor’s note: Dr. Donart submitted this article from Beijing, China, where he, his wife, and two of their adult children visited in Summer 2012. In our news media, the Chinese government is often portrayed as being hostile to religion. I think this is primarily due to the fact that only […]
Scott Smithee of The City Rebar Detailing, Inc. reported he has 15 warm, new coats that were not given to children on Friday, October 18, 2012, during the fourth annual Coats for Kids event. “There was an overrun on sizes,” Smithee explained. The community service project is held in conjunction […]
The beauty and serenity of Mogasheen Resort, on the edge of Lake Namakagon, is captured twice in this photograph. The property recently was honored by Scott Walker, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, with congratulations for the 50 year anniversary of “offering a quality family vacation to all of their […]
Trick-or-Treating within the City of Morrison, IL, has been designated for Wednesday, October 31, 2012. The hours are from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Click here for some Halloween Google giggles.
On Sunday, November 18, 2012, the churches of Morrison will unite in song for We Sing for Their Supper. The concert will be held at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:00 p.m. There is no admission charge, but a free will offering will be taken to […]
The Morrison Mustangs traveled to Aledo for the first round playoff of their defense of the IHSA Class 2A State Championship on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Their opponent was the Golden Eagles of Mercer County High School and the current #1 ranked team in 2A. The weather was a clear […]
Donald Barsema, 68, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, October 27, 2012, at his home.
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club host the Annual Morrison Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Line-up begins at 12:45 p.m. at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street. Starting at 1:30, the parade will proceed west on Main Street to the Post Office at Orange […]
On Friday, November 2, 2012, Morrison Church Women United will host their annual World Community Day at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. This last gathering of the year will be held in the Heritage Hall. Coffee will be served beginning at 9:00 a.m. At 9:30 the […]