The Annual K-12 Art Exhibit “Spring Into the Arts,” transformed Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, into a gallery and concert venue. Hundreds of student art pieces were professionally displayed, featuring a wide variety of media. Sponsored by Children’s Art Preservation Association (CAPA) and Morrison Community Unit School
If the weather allows, the annual 10:30 a.m. Memorial Day Parade, on Main and Genesee Streets, and 11:00 Services, at the Veterans Memorial and Pavilion in Grove Hill Cemetery, will take place, Monday, May 27, 2019. At 9:00 a.m., according to James Prombo, if it is lightly sprinkling the parade
Commencement exercises will be on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The ceremony will be held in the gymnasium. Doors open at 1:00. Seniors practiced on Friday, May 24, by processing through all the school buildings.
Rock River Hospice & Home, a United Way Agency, along with CGH Medical Center, The Cornerstone Agency, Astec Mobile Screens, and Sterling Commercial Roofing, presents the 17th Annual RRHH Memorial Golf Outing, Friday, June 28, 2019, at Deer Valley Golf Club, Deer Grove, IL. Join Hospice for an afternoon of
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos issued the following statement on Friday, May 24, 2019, after House Republicans objected to a disaster relief bill, which the bipartisan Senate had just overwhelmingly agreed to. “This is truly the worst of partisan obstruction by House Republicans. Families hit by natural disasters–including flooding across the Midwest–will
On Friday, May 24, the soon-to-be Morrison High School Class of 2019 spent their last day of High School visiting Northside School, Morrison Junior High, and Southside School. The initiative was designed by High School Counselor Julie Churchill, to recognize and celebrate a significant, upcoming milestone for the MHS Seniors
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, May 16, 2019. Arrests: On Friday, May 17, 2019, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a fight in the 100 block of E. Market Street. During the investigation, Morrison Police arrested Jarrett
At 6:26 p.m., The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for our County, on Friday, May 24, 2019, until midnight.
May is National Bike Month. It is a perfect time for our community to recognize and celebrate the benefits of bicycling, and to teach children to do so safely. Just in time for summer riding, on Friday, May 24, at 1:00 p.m., Friends of the Parks Foundation member William McNeal, an
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year. The program started in 2009 to promote bicycle safety among our youth. It is only possible through the continued partnership and support of the DQ Grill & Chill owners Ellen and Bart Smith. This
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement On Friday, May 24, 2019, after the White House announced $16 billion in additional aid to farmers, hurt by President Donald Trump’s trade war with China “When I talk with farmers in Illinois, they don’t want a check from the Government. They want
Margaretha “Marge” M. Holcomb, 87, of Albany, IL, died Friday, May 24, 2019, at her home. Marge was born May 2, 1932, in Clinton, IA, to Raymond L. and Ida Mae (McCue) Gideonsen. She was educated in the Clinton, IA, Grade Schools and was a graduate of Clinton High School.
The Education Foundation of The Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District will host an Illinois Concealed Carry Firearm License Renewal Training Course fundraiser. The class is limited to 20 people. Registration is due by Friday, May 31, 2019, by phoning 815-772-2124, extension 3, or in person at The Whiteside County
James D. Bosma of Morrison, IL, was honored for 40 years of dedication to funeral service, during the 139th Annual Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) Convention. It was held Tuesday, May 14, through Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Prairie Meadows Hotel & Convention Center in Altoona, IA. Bosma was one-of-eight
“The best little farmers’ market in northwestern Illinois” opens for the season on Saturday, June 1, 2019. A new location awaits returning vendors and shoppers: French Creek Park, on Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL. Hours always are 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., rain or shine. Do you have something