Constance L. Schubert (1952 – 2014)

Constance “Connie” L. Schubert, 61, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 7, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Connie was born July 16, 1952, in Savanna, IL, to Russell and Mae (Friske) Nelson. She was a 1970 graduate of Chadwick High School in Chadwick, IL. Connie married Duane Schubert on

Table Tennis Tournament

Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, hosts the final Morrison Table Tennis League play.  Morrison Table Tennis League will celebrate its 25 year anniversary with a double elimination tournament on Monday, April, 11, 2014.  Play runs from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

MCH Book and Gift Fair April 11

The Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary hosts the spring Book and Gift Fair on Friday, April 11, 2014,  The event will be in the hospital lobby at 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

The Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 19, 2014.  A firetruck will deliver the Easter Bunny to the park at 9:45 a.m.  There will be a brief opportunity to capture a photo before egg-gathering

Eagle No Match for Crows

Joe Bielema called with news of two American bald eagles sitting in a tree, at the southeast corner of E. Wall (IL Route 78) and S. Madison Streets, Morrison, IL, on Sunday morning, April 6, 2014.    Neighbors on Wall Street were watching, too.  It is unusual to see eagles

Grove Hill Cemetery Clean-Up

From Monday, April 7, to April Friday, April 11, 2014, the Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will be removing and disposing of gravesite decorations as part of the annual clean-up program at Grove Hill Cemetery. Individuals who wish to save decorations are asked to remove them no later than Sunday,

P.E.O. Chapter FL March News

P.E.O. Chapter FL held a meeting and program at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.  Chapter members Marge Schleuning and Arlene Benedict served as co-hostesses. 

St. Mary’s Father Daughter Dance April 25

It is coming soon–St. Mary Church Father Daughter Dance, “Denim and Lace.”  The theme this year will be a “barn dance” with all of the fun, special gift baskets, and great music that are a part of this special, annual family evening.  This year will be the ninth year for

Sell a Product or Service to Federal Government

Do you have a product or service that the Federal Government could use, once the Thomson Correctional Facility opens?  You must register to do so, and there are two upcoming trainings to help.  Someone will sell food to feed staff and inmates.  A business will repair lawn mowers and vehicles

Thomson Prison Seeking Applicants

The following information was published in the Quad-City Times by Ed Tibbetts, on Friday, April 4, 2014. The Federal Bureau of Prisons listed 15 positions for employment at Thomson Correctional Center, Thomson, IL.   “The posts include a budget and technology officer, [information technology] IT specialist, and correctional supervisors.” The pay

April 1 Sheriff’s Report

04-01-14 at 10:22 p.m.  Robert A. Schweickert, age 54 of Prophetstown, IL, was arrested by Deputies for Driving While License Suspended, Inoperative Rear Registration Light, and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle in Prophetstown.  He was bonded on scene.  Prophetstown Police, Illinois State Police, and R & K Towing assisted on scene. 04-02-14

Lorna B. Peterson (1920 – 2014)

Lorna B. Peterson, 93, of Scottsdale, AZ, went to be with The Lord on Friday, April 4, 2014. Lorna was born June 14, 1920, in Morrison, IL, to Benjamin and Elizabeth (Beswick) Hammer. She was educated in the Delhi Grade School of rural Whiteside County, IL, and was a graduate

April 4–What’s Happening?

Chamber of Commerce Administratior Corinne Bender submitted the following “What’s happening in Morrison?” events in Morrison, IL, for April 2014.  At the end is a notice about the May opening of the Farmers’ Market. Enjoy a delicious PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Saturday, April 5, from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m., sponsored by the

MHS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

The Morrison High School students below earned Honor Roll status for the 3rd quarter of the 2013-2014 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2014:  Shannon Finneran, Anna Hogue, Brandi Hosford, Daniel Humphrey, Morgan McCulloh, Abby Mickley, Paige Shirk, Trever Troutman, Cassidy VanZuiden, Brennah Zuidema Class of 2015:  Noah Blacklock,

“Let it Go” at Jennifer’s Dance Performance

Jennifer’s Dance Center, 104-B W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, exists to “showcase the performing arts in Morrison.”  The studio is owned and directed by Jennifer Bielema.  It is her inspired choreography that enables youth to experience the rhythmic exhilaration of dance.    See for yourself, as her students perform for