Due to impending rain, Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball Opening Day will be moved to Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. The event opens at 1:30 with music, a 50-50 raffle, auction items to preview, and meal deals of pork chop sandwiches
Congratulations to the Morrison Rotary Club 2016 award recipients. Pictured left-to-right are Kelsey Becker, Lauren Pannier, Eryn Young, Kyle McCoy, Eric Mulnix, and Brian Slater. During Honors Night, Rotarian Kevin Schisler was at the Morrison High School auditorium, on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, to present the following scholarships. Kelsey Becker
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White initiated legislation adding members of the National Guard and Reserve, who were never called to active duty, to qualify for the veteran’s designation on driver’s licenses and ID cards. It was approved Wednesday, May 11, 2016, by the Illinois House of Representatives. The legislation,
Congratulations to the Rotary Club April Students of the Month, Autumn VanBuren and Justin Rodriguez. VanBuren is the daughter of Bill and Michelle VanBuren. She participated in volleyball, cheerleading, Key Club, and B.L.I.N.D. She was also a blood donor and a backstage crew member for the school musical. VanBuren is
Since 1981, the Clinton Community College Alumni Association has honored those who made “outstanding” contributions during the year. In 2016, we celebrate our 35th year of honoring such contributions to ClintonCommunity College. CCC President Dr. Karen Vickers commented, “We always appreciate the opportunity to recognize those people who have made
Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held Monday, June 20, through Friday, June 24, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Children age four through those entering eighth grade are welcome to “go on a ‘Deep Sea Discovery,’ to learn how God
Register to be one-of-eight teams to participate in the 8U Coach Pitch, Boys and Girls All-Star Tournament, planned for Monday, July 11, and Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Games will be played at Morrison Sports Complex, U. S. Route 30 and Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. A minimum of two games are
Surrounding colleges, Unit School District #6, businesses and organizations, and individuals paid tribute to Morrison, IL, High School’s remarkable students, during the Honors Night recognitions on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Beginning in the High School auditorium at 6:30 p.m., Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance welcomed the audience; High School Principal
Barton L. Hoogheem, 53, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at home as a result of an accident. Barton was born August 14, 1962, in Sycamore, IL, to Arnold and Lorraine (Buelow) Hoogheem. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and attended Clinton Community College in Clinton,
Editor’s note: In recognition of National Police Week, Sunday, May 15, through Saturday, May 21, 2016, Chief of Police Brian Melton was invited to submit this article and photographs of the Morrison Police Department staff. This year, the Morrison Police Department continued with a staffing level of six full-time sworn
Editor’s note: The photo is from the files of thecity1.com. A tisket, a tasket, come look at over 160 baskets which will be up for bid Friday, May 13, 2016, at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. The annual Silent Auction extravaganza is a fundraiser for the
The 2016 offspring of American Bald Eagles Liberty and Justice have been named, by public decree. Online voting began Monday, May 2, and concluded Monday, May 9, with Star and Sky earning a majority of the 5000 votes. The public selected from six paired options: Star and Sky–28% Hunter and
The Morrison, IL, Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, will be transformed into a gigantic kitchen and restaurant on Sunday, May 15, 2016, serving their annual pancake meal. Call it breakfast, brunch, or lunch–Morrison Firemen will have it hot when you arrive. The event hours of 7:00 a.m. to 1:00
Local and State law enforcement officers from Mobile Team Unit 1 (MTU 1) serve six surrounding counties. They attend various in-service training programs to upgrade their knowledge and skill. One of those programs, similar to Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, teaches the skills necessary to interact with those in a
On Tuesday, May 10, 2016, Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the State’s organ/tissue donor registry reached six million registrants. “I’m thrilled to see that Illinoisans continue to show their giving spirit, by signing up for this lifesaving program,” said White. “Our mission is to sign up everyone who