Seven Seahorses made the trip to Rock Island, IL, High School to compete in the 3rd Annual Spook and Splash Swim Meet on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2014. The Seahorses had 18 Top-6 finishes and 19 Lifetime Best Swims. Congratulations to Evan Scott, pictured below, who qualified
On Saturday, October 11, 2014, 12 Seahorses traveled to the Duis Center in Sterling, IL, to compete in the 2014 Fall Fantastic Swim Meet. The Seahorses had 27 Top-6 finishes and 18 Lifetime Best Swims in their first swim meet of the fall season. Gracen Harmon, pictured below, also qualified
The 2014 Speedo Illinois Summer Regional Championship Meet was held at Downer’s Grove, IL, South High School on Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, 2014. Seven Seahorses qualified and were able to swim in this meet. The swimmers did a fantastic job, with 16 lifetime best swims and 12
Charles Roger Martin, “Bubba,” age 65 of Sterling, IL, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014, at the University of Chicago Medical Center after a long battle with Leukemia. He was born May 15, 1949, in Dixon, IL, the son of Ebbie and JoAnne (Turner) Martin. He served in the United
Albert McLain, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center South, Clinton, IA. Al was born November 23, 1929, in Rock Falls, IL, to Edward and Sarah M. (Williams) McLain. He was educated in the Rock Falls and Thomson, IL, grade schools. Al was a
The City of Morrison, IL, Rec Program is in place to begin January leagues for adults in coed volleyball, ping pong, and lap swimming. Basketball and wrestling are available for youth from first through fourth grades. Volunteer coaches are needed for basketball. The wrestling program will be supervised by Matt
First is a place of honor. First place is for the champion. The First Lady is married to the most powerful man in the United States. The first round draft picks are the most coveted players to enter a league. The only One in the universe deserving of first place
Managers of Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, and Morrison Friends Food Pantry met for a short ritual at the store Friday, December 19, 2014. A check for $580 was presented to support the Food Pantry by Sullivan’s Foods Manager Dan Baker, right, and Assistant Manager Jeramie Reatherford,
Hundreds came out to enjoy the 27th Annual Morrison Christmas Walk on Saturday, December 6, 2014. The event included dozens of fun events made possible by the many businesses, churches, local organizations, and individuals in the community, who supported the Christmas Walk with their time, funds, and talents. The Christmas
Record these significant clues to your enjoyment of the 2015 Morrison Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Meeting. It will be held the evening of Thursday, February 5. Cross Creek Golf Course, 15525 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, is the intriguing scene of the crime. The cost will be $35 per
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Consider a New Year’s Resolution that will save the lives of up to four people. Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center has two Morrison, IL, Blood Drive dates to make this happen. Choose a day. Spend an hour. Save. Save. Save. Save. Locally, MVRBC is the supplier of blood products to
12-10-14 at 7:30 a.m. Sharrae L. Howard, age 34 of Sterling, IL, was arrested in Rock Falls, IL, on a Lee County Warrant for Contempt. She was able to post bond on the offense and released pending a future court appearance. 12-11-14 at 8:46 a.m. Tabatha A. Robbins-Melton, age 26
Were you part of the General Electric Appliance Control Department “family” in Morrison, IL? You will thoroughly enjoy this locally-produced book that documents the company’s 61-year history. This is an attractive, readable book for former employees, family, and those curious about the reign of this dynamic company. It would be
This happy gathering at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, took place on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony celebrated renovation and reopening of the center’s Medicare Suites. Four suites are available to those who need skilled care and are covered