Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 celebrated their 50th reunion on Friday, September 30, and Saturday, October 1, 2016. Eighty-five of the original 103 graduates attended. Classmate Brent Sikkema purchased the Annan Mill on December 17, 2015, and donated it to the Morrison Historical Society. As a “Thank you”
Isaac Blevins, age four-and-a-half, had an idea about what to do with leaves in Grandma’s driveway, on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. You are invited to tell his story or ask your youngsters to do so.
The following students from Morrison High School were recently named September and October Students of the Month, respectively, for outstanding effort and performance, at Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling, IL. The WACC staff shares your pride in seeing your MHS students succeed at the Career Center. Thank you for
American Legion Post #328 conducted a raffle for an opportunity to win a two-minute shopping spree at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Winners names were drawn at noon on Veterans Day, November 11, 2016. Theresa Hart was the winner, but opted for the $250 option rather than
City of Morrison beautification projects come in a variety of sizes and price points, but each gives testimony to a community that cares. This trio of City employees replaced four park signs. Left-to-right are Jim Dubois, Dave Peugh, and Josh Vos, finalizing the installation on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. They
On behalf of nominators, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Because Nice Matters award to Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Chamber Board members presented the November Because Nice Matters award to Sheri Lancaster. Lancaster received multiple nominations.
On behalf of nominators, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Because Nice Matters award to Cornerstone Family Dentistry, on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. The award is in recognition of going above and beyond, in helping their customers of all ages receive the comprehensive dental care they need. Their friendliness and
Katie Ryder submitted this article and photos. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, hosted local author Josh Hollister and his canine companion, Gus, on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Hollister shared a reading of his second novel, Luke Long Ears and the Rune
Eunice G. Rick-Still, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, IL. A memorial graveside committal service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2016, at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL.
Winners of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce 2016 Halloween Parade Costume Contest are listed below. 0-3 years old Most Original:1st – MaKynlee Shipma 2nd – Ana Parker 3rd – Camden Lachman Cutest:1st – Aubrey Landheer 2nd – Cora Stralow 3rd – Coraline Rider Scariest/Funniest:1st – Kaylin Turner 2nd – Jada
*Your Email Address*kelly@meiste.com *Enter your query here:*I was wondering if you would be interested in doing a story on my son (a former city1 employee). He now lives in Naperville & has taken up auto racing as a hobby. This past Laborday weekend he raced at the Grundy County Speedway
On Saturday, October 1, 2016, members of the Cottonwood 4-H Club decorated a window in Morrison to celebrate National 4-H Week. The window displays photos of 4-H activities from the year and ribbons and awards kids won. The club thanks Angie VanderVinne for allowing us to post pictures in her
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Committee is seeking nominations for the Grand Marshal for this year’s event. The parade and festivities take place on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, November 1. Names should be sent to the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. Please mail
Editor’s note: This article was inadvertently stored as “unpublished” when it was created this summer. The Editor apologizes for the lateness of sharing the impressive results of these youth. The 2016 Whiteside County 4-H Show was held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, Morrison, IL, from Thursday, July 14, through Saturday,
In mid-August, a draw-down raffle was begun to benefit Whiteside County Crime Stoppers. Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi explained, “We will sell only 100 tickets at $50 each and pay out ten places, for a total of $2500. The ten places are as follows: $600, $500, $400, $300, $200, and five prizes