Tracy Henson submitted this report and photo. Eight Seahorses qualified for, and swam in, the Illinois Swimming Regional Championship Swim Meet on Friday, February 26, through Sunday, February 28, 2016. The meet was held at the pool at the Centre of Elgin in Elgin, IL. The Seahorses swam in a
Tracy Henson submitted this report and photo. The Morrison Junior High Swim Team hosted a meet against the East Moline Middle School swimmers on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. The Colts had a great first meet of the season with a win over East Moline, 237 points for Morrison and 136
Brian Dale Hurd, age 62 of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Iowa City VA Medical Center, after a very brief and sudden illness. Brian was born on October 3, 1953, in Rochelle, IL, the son of Dale and Janice (Behmer) Hurd. He is a graduate of
Article submitted by Katie Eggemeyer, Cottonwood 4-H Club Reporter On Saturday, April 9, 2016, the Cottonwood 4-H Club had its regular monthly meeting at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Three members presented talks in their chosen 4-H subject areas: Carissa Brinckley on German Shepherds and
The deadline to purchase the 2015-16 Morrison High School yearbook, “Small Town Big Dreams,” has been extended to Thursday, April 28, 2016. Order forms are available in the high school office and library, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Make checks payable to MHS Activity Account for $60 at the school.
The Fulton, IL, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors welcomes two new individuals to their Board: Joe Wendel, below left, is owner of Wendel Repair. Ben Wilbur, right, owns of Steam Anchor. Both are local businessmen who were nominated by their peers and voted into their Board seat. They attended
Church Women United will celebrate 2016 May Friendship Day at Bethseda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, May 6, 2016. Following the 12:30 p.m. luncheon, the program begins at 1:30. The theme is “Grace at the Table” and will feature Carol Siefken, Director of the Sauk
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 15, 2016. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 04-15-16 Stephanie Becker 40 Morrison, IL Dog Running At Large 04-15-16 Jonathon A. Kenseth 29 Morrison,
Tourism and the Robert Fulton Community Center (RFCC) will host the first Zombie Crawl and 5K, on Saturday, May 14, 2016, to benefit the RFCC, the Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, and the Early American Crafters. The Zombie 5K will start at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street,
Spring has sprung at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. There are flowerpots of all colors, designs, and patterns on display. Will they be part of a garden, or as a piece of décor on a porch? There are lovely stand-alone containers for a desk or kitchen
Morrison Lions elected Tracy Muur as President and Darlene Smith as Vice President. Jim Blakemore was re-elected Treasurer, and Bob Countryman will again serve as Secretary. Clarence Harridge was elected Lion Tamer; Ken Jansma was elected Tail Twister. Officers will be formally installed this summer, prior to the start of
A Quarter Mania fundraiser will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. Doors will open at 4:00, with the bidding starting at 5:00. Proceeds will be donated to the Hospice of the Rock River
Three pianos + one massive organ + one awesome trumpet + one 50-voice choir + one incredible audience singing favorite hymns = one night you will not want to miss! This is the promise from Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. The congregation invites all to its
Concluding its eight year run of Southern Gospel concerts, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome one of the most beloved families of gospel music, The Perrys. They return in a final gospel concert on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the
April is National Donate Life Month. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White kicked off the State’s organ/tissue donor campaign Tuesday, April 6, 2016, as part of a Statewide effort to encourage registration and awareness at all 138 Driver Services facilities. Currently, there are more than 5.9 million people registered to