MJHS Swimmers: Undefeated for Third Time

Tracy Henson submitted these results.  The team photo was taken by Persona. The Morrison Colts traveled to Moline High School on Thursday, March 23, 2017, to compete against the Moline Middle School swimmers. Morrison pulled off a win by just 14 points with their 186 points over Moline’s score of

Fillies Win Regional Championship

Game Stats – 5/22/17 EP at Morrison Fillies Box Score _____ EP (2) AT MORRISON FILLIES (11) EP AB R H BI MORRISON FILLIES AB R H BI Jessica Woodworth 3 0 0 0 Emma Melton 4 4 4 2 Madison Fouts 3 0 0 0 Lauren Vos 3 1

Murder Dinner Theatre Benefits MMTA June 9

Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) will sponsor a special benefit dinner theatre performance of “Cruise into Murder.” The drama will be presented by the performing group “It’s a Mystery” on Friday, June 9, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The scene of the crime is the auditorium at Morrison Institute of

May 29 Memorial Day Ceremonies

The 2017 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 29. The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Participant line-up will be on E. Main Street, at the American Legion Hall, one half hour before the start time. Parade participants will travel west on Main Street

Fillies Defeat Mendota 12-0

Game Stats – 5/16/17 Mendota at Morrison Fillies _____ MENDOTA (0) AT MORRISON FILLIES (12) MENDOTA AB R H BI MORRISON FILLIES AB R H BI Morgan Marquis 2 0 0 0 Emma Melton 4 2 2 1 Ryan Avery 1 0 0 0 Lauren Vos 3 3 2 2

Francis Irene Gracey (1930 – 2017)

Francis Irene Gracey, age 87, died Monday, May 22, 2017, at Alpine Fireside Nursing Home, Rockford, IL. Francis was born on February 8, 1930, in Lisbon, IA, the daughter of Karl and Ethel Ann (Powdell) Miller. She married James Gracey on September 7, 1977, in Huntsville, TX. He preceded her

National Poppy Week Begins May 22

American Legion Post 328 will be visible in the Morrison, IL, community during National Poppy Week, which commences Monday, May 22, 2017.  The event is in memory of the fallen and for the future of the living. Since the 1920’s, Legionnaires have distributed millions of poppies annually across the Country,

Mother’s Day Tea at Resthave

Resthave Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, celebrated Mother’s Day on Thursday May 11, 2017, with a Mother’s Day Tea.  Over 80 residents, friends, and family members attended this event, which served a variety of teas, snacks, and sweets.  Many wore hats, and residents wore corsages that activity aide

2017 Square Dance Graduates

On Monday, April 24, 2017, the Morrison Grand Squares dance club and instructor Don Sprosty celebrated the graduation of their newest dancers, in the Odell Public Library. Dancers and students came from the local surrounding areas, such as Savanna, Thomson, Morrison, Moline, Chadwick, and Mount Carroll, IL, and people from Clinton,

Helmet Incentive Program Begins

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. The

May 21 LeAnn’s Dance Connection Recital

LeAnn’s Dance Connection will host its 14th Annual Recital on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Choose from two performances:  1:00 and 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss an opportunity to see some of the amazing young talent in our area. Tickets are

LeAnn’s Dance Connection Recital May 21

LeAnn’s Dance Connection 14th Annual Recital will be held Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. There will be two shows:  1:00 and 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss the opportunity to see some of the amazing young talent in our area. Tickets are