President Connie Royer, adviser to the Morrison Education Association negotiating team, reported that “staff ratified the contract on [Wednesday,] January 13, 2016. We have approximately 74 members. Our head negotiator was Anita Dobbins.” “It’s a two-year contract that’s very similar to our old one. [There are] just a few (minor) language changes
“Due to the steamer not working well at this time” Kitchen staff at Morrison High School have changed the lunch menu for Wednesday, January 20, 2016, to popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit, and milk. There will also be no chili dogs on Thursday, January 21, for the High School
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report. On Friday, January 8, and Saturday, January 9, 2016, the Mustang grapplers competed in the Princeton Tournament (PIT). The tournament features 21 State ranked teams from the 1A and 2A classes. It includes 2015 IHSA Dual Team Champion Dakota;
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report. Scores follow the report. The wrestlers have a had a busy couple of weeks. After finishing a record team-high of tenth place at the infamous Princeton, IL, tournament the weekend of January 8 and 9, 2016, the Mustang wrestlers
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Bruce Rauner’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: PFC Kenneth Leroy CunninghamUnited States ArmyHometown: Ellery, Illinois Gary Tresenriter, City of Morrison, IL,
Nancy Carol (Kamphuis) Kolk, 79, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at her home in Fulton. Nancy was born on June 26, 1936, in Clinton, IA, to Arthur Louis Kamphuis and Ruth Brands Brondyke. She attended Fulton public schools and was a graduate of the class of 1954.
Vernal H. Beckstrom, 95, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at the Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, FL. Vernal was born February 24, 1920, in Polk County, NE, the son of Andrew and Maggie Beckstrom. He joined the U. S. Army during WWII and was a recipient of
Protected from single-digit temperatures outside, Morrison Historical Society held its Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, in the Heritage Hall. After the communal meal a short business meeting was held, and Trustees were elected. Attendees moved
It was a pleasant end-of-day gathering on Friday, January 15, 2016, shared by four Morrison Chamber of Commerce members, two Morrison High School staff members, and 19 Key Club members. The purpose was to honor the assistance of the Key Club to the Chamber Christmas Walk Committee, on Saturday, December
The following students at Morrison Junior High School earned placement on the second quarter Honor Roll. 6th Grade High Honors: Alexandria Allen, Clara Bush, Corrine Carroll, Rachel Coyle, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Katherine Henson, Quinn James, Hannah Lambdin, Isaac Melton, Michaela Millard, Adam Neumann, Hunter Newman, Kristen Peters, Allison Taylor,
Emmanuel Reformed Church will host a community blood drive from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, in the Multi-Purpose Room, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. To donate, please contact Deb Eissens at 309-714-2008 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 1570 to locate the drive. Potential donors
With the support of our presenting sponsors, Morrison Chamber of Commerce is proud to bring a special guest speaker to this year’s Annual Dinner–Olympic Speed Skating silver medalist, Professor of Innovation, and NBC analyst, John K. Coyle. Reservations are now open to the public. The Chamber invites you to this
Local LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, for a LEGO Club Open House. It is Saturday, January 23, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Guests will enjoy snacks, crafts, and, of course, the opportunity to create with LEGOs! This is a
The Illinois Commerce Commission reminds utility customers in Illinois to beware of a scam. Someone claiming to be a utility employee asks for immediate payment of a bill either at a customer’s door, over the telephone, or by email. The ICC has received complaints from utility customers about scam artists
Morrison High School Post Prom Committee will host an afternoon of Bingo to raise funds for post prom activities. Join us on Sunday, January 24, 2016, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Desserts and beverages