In conjunction with our football game on Friday, October 13, 2017, being played in Clinton, IA, at the Lumberking Stadium, the Morrison football staff has decided to use this as an opportunity to raise funds for a worthy cause. As educators our goal is to guide our student athletes to
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 8, 2017. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-10-17 John P. Britt 64 Morrison, IL Disorderly Conduct 9-10-17 Zachary L. Cartwright 19 Morrison, IL
The Pink Heals Tour is returning to Morrison, IL, on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Pink Heals is a group of First Responders who raise awareness, spread hope, and bring healing to those with cancer, while traveling yearly across the United States. The group will stop in Rock Falls, IL, earlier
On Thursday, September 28, 2017, First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a Free Community Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. The meal will be breakfast favorites served with sides, desserts, and drinks. The church, at 100 E. Lincolnway, is handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on
Registration is open for Fall Youth Soccer for boys and girls ages 4 to 4th grade. Soccer takes place every Monday evening in October at the Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. The cost is $20. Register at https://www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports by Sunday, September 24, 2017. You may also register
The Morrison High School Fillies lost a pair of away matches to Dixon, on Monday, September 11, 2017. Click here to see the statistics for the contests in Dixon, IL. The report states the first march was a Morrison defeat of 12-to-25. The second was a Morrison defeat of 20-to-25.
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey submitted the photo. Business owner Christine Fulton opened Morrison Computer Repair earlier this year, inside Treasures of the Blue Iris, 100 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. It is conveniently located downtown, for people to drop off and pick up their electronics. Currently, she is running a
Vendors and crafters are invited to participate in the Fall Fest, Saturday, September 30, 2017. Eight-foot tables sell for $25; tables vary up to !4′ by 7′. Call 815-238-6170 to reserve a space in the Blue Building at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. This one-day-only
Jane Ellen Fransen, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Jane was born May 24, 1944, in Morrison, to Loyal and Evelyn (Mason) Brandt. She grew up on the family farm with her best friends, sister Jeanne and cousin John Mason. She
Dixon Quarter Mania announced that the Friday, September 15, 2017, event, at Oregon United Methodist Church, 200 S. 4th Street, Oregon, IL, will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Doors open to the public at 5:00 p.m., with dinner available; the event takes place from 6:00 to 9:00. The cost at the
Morrison Christian Church’s after-school youth group is called WINGS. Members are hosting a Weiner Roast Kickoff at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. All Morrison, IL, children in kindergarten through 8th grade are invited as guests. Meet friends and talk to current WINGS
Barb King and daughter Erika, 13, created a few painted designs, during Kindness Rocks Morrison, Saturday, September 9, 2017. The event drew “about 25 people,” stated Kim Ewoldsen, to the Lions Club Shelter at the Morrison Sports Complex, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Erika went to the back of the truck in
Daniel Jon Drosopoulos, 64, of Morrison, IL, passed peacefully from this life at his home, after a long courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, September 11, 2017. Dan was born on December 28, 1952, in Savanna, IL, to Nickalos and Betty (Tanner) Drosopoulos. He grew up on the Mississippi River
Morrison Historical Society welcomes Thomas M. (Mike) Durham, Pastor, U. S. Army Chaplain (Retired), as speaker for its latest community program. He will present a “A Veterans Program” on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The museum is open from 1:00 to 4:00
On the morning after Paint the Town, Sunday, September 17, 2017, join Morrison wrestlers for pancakes al fresco at the intersection of Genesee and Main Streets. The annual meal includes pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee, for a donation to the wrestling program. Bring a companion or family members. Meals will