2024-25 Junior High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll

  Following are students at Morrison Junior High School who earned Honor Roll Status for the 2024-25 First Quarter.  Congratulations to these scholars. 6TH GRADE 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000):  KAILEE BIELEMA, HAYDEN DRUIEN, CORTLAN HARMON, BUCK HILL, WYATT HINRICHSEN, COLE MILNES, CINDY PELKA, LAURYN VANDERMYDE, JEG WEETS, AILEY WRIGHT,

Veterans Day Recognition Assembly at 11:40 Today

  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

Calling All Drag Racing Fans November 9

  Pictured is Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick seated in his first car–a 1950 Oldsmobile.  In 1954 it became the first car he raced, and Drag Racing history began! Morrison Historical Society welcomes the public to pay homage to its home town Drag Racing legend, Arnie Beswick, on Saturday, November 9,

Largest Voter Turnout at Community Room Precincts

  Election Judge Denise Bramm stated, “It was the biggest turnout we’ve every had,” about the Tuesday, November 5, 2024, General Election.  “In the past we have [seen] over 600 voters.”  Citizens of all ages averaged 25 people an hour in a steady stream, throughout the day.  Two minutes before

Holiday Remembrance Program November 10

  The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their annual Holiday Remembrance Program.  It will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at their Morrison Chapel, 404 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The Holiday Remembrance Program is a

Veterans Day Recognition Assembly November 7

  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

City Council Report of October 28

  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.

CGH to Hold Lung Cancer Screenings November 9

  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

Test Smoke Alarms as You Turn Clocks Back

  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

Where to Celebrate Hallowe’en in Morrison October 31

  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

MCH Auxiliary Fall Book & Gift Sale November 4

  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.”

October 24 Trick or Treaters at Resthave

  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.

An Act of Kindness at Resthave

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. 

WACC September Student of the Month

  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.

Arnie Beswick to be Honored November 9

  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