What began on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, as a human interest story about Kent, Audrey, and Tori Humphrey of Morrison, IL, illlustrates a tribute paid by a creative, loving mother on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10. Tori Humphrey misses her prom for Bi-County, the special education group. Tori ages
The Conference of Women Legislators (COWL), a bipartisan, bicameral, nonprofit organization of women Legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, announces the 2020-2021 Annual Scholarship Awards Program. COWL created the scholarship program as part of its mission to promote economic independence, community service, and leadership development. Scholarship applicants are required to
The following Morrison Junior High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Third Quarter of the 2019-2020 school year.
Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team competed in the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament, in Bloomington, IL, on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The team advanced to State following its first-place finish in the Masonic Sectional Tournament at Prophetstown High School on Wednesday, February 15. Morrison won two matches and
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos invites high school students from across Illinois’s 17th Congressional District to submit their original artwork, for the annual Congressional Art Competition. She will accept submissions through the deadline, Thursday, April 9, 2020. Students are limited to one entry. Any high school student from Illinois’s 17th Congressional District
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois, to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2020-2021 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time
Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2019 President’s and Deans’ Lists. Illinois area students are listed below.
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, members of Morrison High Class of 1980 will celebrate their 40th Class reunion. In preparation of that event, alumni are asked to contact Julie Lane Lewis. “We would like classmates to touch base with us, so we can get some background information for a memory
Brandon Meier, Morrison, IL, was recognized for academic achievement by the Kishwaukee College Vice President of Student Services. Meier was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester. Kishwaukee College is located in Malta, IL. All full-time students must attain a semester grade point average of 3.25 or
William Penn University, in Oskaloosa, IA, is pleased to announce that John A. Anderson, Morrison, IL, received recognition for the Dean’s List, during the fall 2019 semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with a minimum grade point average of
If a wedding is in your future, attend Sauk Valley Bridal Fair 2020, on Sunday, February 2, at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL. The event is from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit with vendors that specialize in planning a perfect wedding. Tickets are $5
Morrison Early Learning Program and Northside Elementary School Kindergarten will hold screenings for young children, who will be eligible to attend during the 2020-2021 school year. The location is 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. Both screenings are free of charge, but parents are asked to schedule an appointment with
The following Morrison High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Second Quarter and First Semester of the 2019-2020 school year. SECOND QUARTER 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2020: Lindsey Houldson, Shanna Hudson, Sophie Prombo, Jade Stock, Hannah Stralow, Hannah Wallander Class of 2021: Chloe Bielema, Ashton Smith Class
Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portand Avenue, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce Academic Honors for the Fall semester, ending Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Students named to the President’s List achieved a 3.90 to 4.00 Grade Point Average. Students named to the Dean’s List achieved a 3.50 to 3.89 Grade
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article; Troy and Natacha Peppers submitted the photo. A quartet of Morrison High School Cheerleaders will perform at the Varsity Spirit Spectacular at Walt Disney World, over Thanksgiving weekend 2019. They participated in November breakfast and burrito fundraisers, at the the City of Morrison Community Room,