Seventh graders from River Bend Middle School in Fulton, IL, attended Morrison Institute of Technology’s first 2016-2017 Junior High Technology Day, on Friday, November 4, 2016. More than 70 students participated in five, hands-on activities focused on the principles of engineering. Activities included: working in groups to build the tallest
On Tuesday morning, November 15, 2016, until approximately noon, N. Orange Street from Prospect to N Genesee Street, will be closed for tree trimming.
Clinton Community College offers a High School Equivalency Testing (HiSET) program for people wanting to earn a High School Diploma. Students from Illinois may enter this program. For more information, contact Clinton Community College’s Adult Basic Education Lead Teacher, Charlene Nicoletto, at 563-244-7185, or Career Navigator, Tami Sachsenmaier, at 563-244-7050.
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a complete Thanksgiving dinner, at its Free Community Meal, on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Serving time is from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., in the basement fellowship hall. An elevator is available. The traditional menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet
For a tenth year, Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, will host a free Thanksgiving Day dinner, from noon to 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 24, 2016. All are welcome to share this holiday meal. Call the office at 815-626-1234 with questions. The traditional menu includes
The International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend program has been a part of Morrison’s Thanksgiving tradition since the 1960’s. Thankfully it continues, due to generous support from the Rotary Club of Morrison. Twenty-three international students from various countries will arrive, by chartered bus from different colleges in Chicago, IL, on Wednesday, November
Reverend Dr. Michael Selburg was installed as the Moderator of the Blackhawk Presbytery, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. There are 88 congregations in Northern Illinois, which are members of the Synod of Lincoln Trails of the Presbyterian Church (USA.) After receiving the gavel, Pastor Selburg told the congregation at the
MARION L. DEETS, 96, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 14, 2016, at Resthave. Marion was born January 5, 1920, in Morrison, to Earl M. and Luella M. (Humphrey) McDearmon. She was educated in the Bend School of rural Whiteside County and was a graduate of Sterling High
The following students from Morrison High School were recently named September and October Students of the Month, respectively, for outstanding effort and performance, at Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling, IL. The WACC staff shares your pride in seeing your MHS students succeed at the Career Center. Thank you for
The Sawmill Museum, 2231 Grant Street, Clinton, IA, is your 2016 holiday headquarters. The museum has a different activity planned for every day from Saturday, November 26, to Thursday, December 22. All programs are holiday and Christmas oriented, with a focus on creative imagination. Each usually has activities for all
Monday, November 14, 2016, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Park in back of building; enter via the ramp. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports
American Legion Post #328 conducted a raffle for an opportunity to win a two-minute shopping spree at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Winners names were drawn at noon on Veterans Day, November 11, 2016. Theresa Hart was the winner, but opted for the $250 option rather than
Bickelhaupt Arboretum will present a workshop you won’t want to miss. Two Fresh Conifer Wreath Workshops, hosted by Clinton Community College, will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. At each workshop, participants will make their own fresh, holiday wreath to take home. Preregistration for
A Veterans Day tribute was held at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, of the year 2016, at Grove Hill Cemetery, High and N. Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL. This annual event was begun to mark the signing of the Armistice between the Allies of World
City of Morrison beautification projects come in a variety of sizes and price points, but each gives testimony to a community that cares. This trio of City employees replaced four park signs. Left-to-right are Jim Dubois, Dave Peugh, and Josh Vos, finalizing the installation on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. They