Tournament Times Changed for November 21

Regarding the Morrison High School Girls Basketball tournament set for Saturday, November 21, 2015, Morrison Athletic Director Gregg Dolan submitted this change in “plan for tomorrow.  We will cancel the trophy round of the Fresh/Soph side of the tournament and move the pool play games to noon and 1:30 p.m. 

Donkey Basketball was Hilarious!

Edito’s note:  The following lists of participants have been amended since the original publication of this article.  Last-minute substitutions were made.  Morrison Athletic Boosters sponsored a laugh-out-loud fundraiser on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Morrison High School,643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., Dairyland Donkey Basketball took over the

Eugene C. Muur (1939 – 2015)

Eugene C. Muur, age 76, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 20, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Eugene was born October 27, 1939, in Fulton, IL, the son of William and Edna (Bielema) Muur. He married Ruth Diephuis on January 9, 1959, in Fulton. He owned and operated

Donnybrook Holidays November 21

Editor’s note:  The first public opportunity to view progress at the Donnybrook Bakery Café was a Christmas Open House on November 20, 2011.  Four years have brought substantial changes since this photograph was taken. Take a break from moving snow and sit by a fire, inside the cozy Donnybrook Bakery Café,

Holiday Open House at Fire Museum November 20

You’re invited to a Holiday Open House at Firehouse Ministries Fire Museum on Friday, November 20, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The museum, located at 403 W. Second Street, in Rock Falls, IL, will be open for tours during the “Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk.” Hot dogs and popcorn will

Unit District Meeting November 30

The regular meeting of the Morrison Community School District #6 Board of Education will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015.  The meeting will take place in the office of the Superintendent beginning at 6:30 p.m. 

CGH Implements New ICD-10 Coding System

On October 1, 2015, ICD-10 took effect in the United States health care system.  According to the CDC, ICD-10 stands for the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, and is a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO.)  It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, and external

Free Community Thanksgiving Meal November 19

Members of First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a free Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 19, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  Note the change of date. All are welcome to enjoy a hearty, well-balanced meal of turkey, all the trimmings, beverage, and dessert.  Stay for the socializing. First Presbyterian

Honoring Victims of the Attacks in Paris

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from The President of the United States of America and Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the United States and Illinois flags at half-staff on behalf of  

MHS Wrestling Web Store is Open

Editor’s note:  The link to the Wrestling Apparel Web Store was incorrect.  It has been corrected.  The Morrison High School Athletic Department would like to announce the opening of the Morrison High School Wrestling Apparel Web Store.  The store will be open through Sunday, November 22, 2015, so get your

NAMI Sauk Area Support Group Meets November 24

The NAMI Sauk Area Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL. This meeting provides education and as support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend.  The Board of Directors will

Marilyn J. Franks Nusbaum (1936 – 2015)

Marilyn J. Franks Nusbaum, age 78 of Sterling,IL, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Regency Care Center in Sterling. Marilyn was born December 9, 1936 in Palatine, IL, the daughter of Stanley and Evelyn (Langhoff) Johnston. She married Wilber Franks in March of 1954 in Rock Falls, IL. He preceded

George “Tony” A. Shierry (1945 – 2015)

George “Tony” A. Shierry, age 70, of Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society-Prophets Riverview in Prophetstown, IL. Tony was born November 4, 1945, in Sterling, IL, the son of John and Geneva “Peggy” (Hackett) Shierry. He married Sandy Burger on April 15, 1980, in St.

24th Annual MCH Tree of Lights December 1

As the holiday season arrives, it is difficult not to think about the ones that we love.  Morrison Community Hospital encourages the community to reflect on those we have lost and the wonderful memories that we still have.  “Thanks for the Memories” is the theme for the Twenty-fourth Annual Tree