The American Legion Department of Illinois selected 1st Assistant Chief Joe R. Bielema, from the Morrison, IL, Fire Department, as the Firefighter of the Year for the State of Illinois. The honor was received in Springfield, IL, on Friday, July 10, 2015 during the...
A multi-faceted Sesquicentennial anniversary celebration was held Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26, 2015, honoring the 150th anniversary of the Village of Thomson, IL. After 19 months of planning for any age and interest, the 14 Core Committee Members...
Dear Editor: We would like to thank the residents of Thomson, IL, and the surrounding communities for the outstanding support received, as we celebrated our Sesquicentennial. Special thanks is given to the outstanding Parade Committee, Val DeSpain, Angie and Joe...
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter after attending the [Monday,] July 27[, 2015,[ Morrison Unit #6 Board of Education meeting. At this meeting Unit #6 Art Instructor Nick Bonneur gave an excellent presentation regarding the seven period daily schedule, which...
The current production at Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) includes a local favorite performer–Jalayne Riewerts, Morrison, IL,–as one of the “Steel Magnolias.” This bittersweet 1989 comedy-drama runs through Sunday, August 2, 2015....
