Morrison High School will host a Veterans Day Recognition Assembly on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. The assembly in the school’s auditorium will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the Armed Forces. In addition, students in
The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, October 28, 2024, with a departmental report from Recreational Services Director, Nathan Jacobs. He stated that fall Flag Football had 77 youth sign-ups to participate, and that Soccer sign-ups totaled 83. The painting of the Public Works Facility located, at 15947 E.
From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 9, 2024, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, will hold low-dose, lung cancer screenings. For those who meet the eligibility requirements, listed in the chart below, an order from their physician is required for screening. For eligibility
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3, 2024. The American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms to make sure the devices are working, as they turn their clocks back. IF YOU NEED HELP: If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms, or are physically unable
The City of Morrison, IL, Trick or Treat hours will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Listed are 11 locations who welcome trick-or-treaters. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office presents “Trunk or Treat” on October 31, from 5:00 to 7:00. The location is the Law Enforcement Center
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary hosts its Fall Book & Gift Sale on Monday, November 4, 2024. Merchandise will be for sale from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Hospital Lobby. Consider this a start to holiday shopping “at great prices.”
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted an outdoor Halloween Trick-or-Treating parade, on Thursday, October 24, 2024. This beautiful fall day encouraged tons of ghosts, goblins, princesses, witches, and more, to attend the event! Resthave residents adorned some fun costumes for the event, as well.
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s Assisted Living residents had a wonderful surprise, on Monday, October 28, 2024. Four kind and caring young ladies decided to stop by, with flowers and a Bible verse attached. Pictured with Resident Mary Jane Connelly, left-to-right are Gracie Becker, Kinsley Swaim, Halle Schaefer, and Riley Onken.
Whiteside Area Career Center selected Madi Armitage as the September 2024 Student of the Month. Armitage is a Senior at Morrison High School. She is studying Early Childhood Education at WACC. The parents are Leslie Harridge and Daniel Armitage.
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m., Morrison Historical Society invites the public to honor its home town Drag Racing legend, Arnie Beswick. The venue is Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Those who own fan gear are encouraged to wear it. After the
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison School Board convened on Monday, October 21, 2024, with the announcement of the vacant Board position replacement being filled by Jennifer Vander Molen. Shannon Bumann, the Interim Superintendent for the second semester of 2024-2025 Morrison school year, was in attendance.
The official General Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, fast approaches. In advance of that day, across the United States registered Early and Absentee voters have been making their political preferences known. Those who have not returned these ballots, are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report and photos of a popular Homecoming Week event. Morrison High School annually sets the pre-Homecoming environment with a Thursday, October 3, night gathering, that allows students to compete in fun, competitive, events. These take place prior to announcing the elected King and
Morrison Police Department reports the following Arrests were made and Citations issued, as of Friday, October 25, 2024. Arrests: On October 15, 2024, at approximately 6:16 p.m., Morrison Police Department was dispatched to Morris and Cherry Streets to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood. Morrison Police ultimately arrested Jason
Morrison High School reports the 2024-2025 First Quarter Honor Roll. 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2025 Madilyn Armitage, Austin Boonstra, Landon Cook, Olivia Dauphin, Jett Decker, Isabella Duncan, Ilmeta Dzeladini, Allison Ferguson, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Blake Huizenga, Lacey Lancaster, Paige Leighton, Isaiah McDearmon, Hunter McNeece, MaKenzie Neas, Tyler Peters, Sarah