“There have been a couple of adjustments to the Morrison High School Winter Sports schedules,” noted Activities Director Gregg Dolan. First, the Football Banquet for the High School players and their parents will be on Sunday, November 18, 2018, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Pizza and water will be provided.” Changes
Firefighters Rob Vegter, left, and Kent Shepard are often available for Morrison Fire Department Pork Chop Sale events. Look for them and other dedicated Department members on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the station, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, during the annual sandwich sale. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to
Members of Morrison Fire Department will serve lunch on Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Additionally, there will be a bin to receive Christmas toy donations for local children. Enter the Fire Station from the entrance at 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, and drive through
Someone dropped this fringed, fleece cap out a car window, in March 2018. It was found on a warm day in the middle of N. Madison Street, at the intersection with E. Main Street. No one claimed it, in response to my earlier article. With snow on the ground and
On Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home will hold a Holiday Remembrance Program, for those who have lost a loved one this year. The Holiday Remembrance Program is a special service offered to commemorate loved ones during the holiday
The following Morrison High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status in the first quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2019: Steven Kramoski, Molly Neumann, Cassandra Osborn, Sarah Screnock, Katelyn Vos Class of 2020: Gracen Harmon, Lindsey Houldson, Nathan Mickley, Sophie Prombo, Grace Steines, Hannah Stralow,
“This is now the second time in history, that a United States President has tried to fire his way out of an investigation, and it didn’t end well for Richard Nixon, either,” stated Congresswoman Cheri Bustos on Wednesday, November 7, 2017. “This is a clear attempt by President Trump to
Editor’s note: Photos were submitted by Lana Nugent. St. Mary’s Catholic Church invites the public to the annual drop-off baby shower, to support two area pregnancy centers: Gianna House and Pregnancy Center at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, IL, and Clinton Pregnancy Center, Clinton, IA. St. Gianna is
Rock Valley Physical Therapy medical professionals Chelsey Ferguson and Kristi Wambeke will provide a short informative program at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, November 29, 2018. Then, they will answer any questions and conduct free “balance and fall risk” screenings until 12:30 p.m. Learn four specific steps to lower the risk of
Every year, millions of people 65 years and older fall. More than one-out-of-three individuals will fall this year, but less-than-half will tell their doctor. Falling once, more than doubles your chance of falling again. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one-out-of-five-falls cause a serious injury, such as
Have you ever thought about visiting Iceland, to view Seljalandsfoss–called “The Beauty”–or 20 other waterfalls on the island? Is cruising the Mediterranean Sea, for an extended period of time, on your bucket list? Come and listen to a presentation by Jim and Janet Winslow, who recently returned from just such
Larry D. Vos, 75, of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Larry was born September 25, 1943, in Morrison, IL, to Bert and Sylvia (Housinga) Vos. He was educated in the Erie, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Erie High School.
Editor’s note: This report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N., C.A.P.A./Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator. The ARC staff and Beswick surrounded donor Leon VanKampen, who was in the process of giving a “double-red-cell” unit. Left-to-right are, front row, Kyle Hamm and Kaywyn Beswick; back row, Nkeyah Taylor, Brittany Chasteen,
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call/Attendance III. Approval of October
City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, ICMA-CM, stated, “Now that the clocks are changed and darkness has befallen us, street lights that are out are more noticeable. The street lights are owned and maintained by Com Ed.” Dykhuizen added, “To clarify, lights on Downtown Main Street, some Route 30 intersections, and Milnes