High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison High Schoolers earned placement on the 2012-2013 4th Quarter Honor Roll. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2013:Billie Conner, Madison Cromwell, Heather Elfline, Kaitlyn Finneran, Kaitlyn Fricker, Calvin Harridge, Savannah Horn, Victoria Horn, Caitlynn Kruse, Madeline Kull, Gregory Magana, Cassandra Meurs, Alyssa Patten, Olivia Vander Bleek, Alyssa Workman

Sauk Valley Area Chamber Carnival

Cotton candy, funnel cakes, and lemon shake-ups are once again headed to Sterling, IL. The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce annual carnival runs Tuesday, June 4, through Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Northland Mall in Sterling. The Chamber Carnival will bring 14 rides and more than a dozen concessions

1st Annual Bluegrass Folk Music Festival

If you love bluegrass music, mark your calendar for Saturday, June 15, 2013, for five hours of fun.  The City of Fulton, IL, and Heritage Canyon are proud to announce Fulton’s 1st Annual Bluegrass/Folk Music Festival.  Five bands will entertain from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.  The admission is $5 per

Bluegrass Concert June 9

On Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., Spring Valley Church welcomes The Wise Apple Riders from the Quad Cities area, shown at Heritage Canyon in Fulton, IL.  The Wise Apple Riders enjoy playing old time gospel music with guitar, mandolin, banjo, and harmonica.  They keep your foot tapping with

June 6 Agenda: Morrison Business Advisory Group

Morrison Business Advisory Group will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Minutes of May 2, 2013 will be approved. Public Comment Under Old Business topics of discussion include: Market Street parking lot Downtown Master Plan

June 5 Agenda: Planning/Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. Approval of Chairman’s March 27, 2013 Report Public Hearing Request for rezoning and spedial

June 4 Agenda: Historic Preservation Commission

On Tuesday,June 4, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Approval of May 7, 2013, minutes Introductions Public Hearing COA, 211 W. Main Street

Susan’s $5500 Birthday Donation

Susan Black-Beth chose the occurrence of her approaching 36th birthday to support Cystic Fibrosis in an interactive, social-media format.  May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness month.  On her Facebook page she posted the following message on Monday, May 20, 2013.  Incredible responses followed!  “Tomorrow [Tuesday, May 21,] I will celebrate my

Celebrate Summer at THE National Bank

THE National Bank will hold a free community cookout on Friday, June 7, 2013, during the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at 211 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Noncustomers as well as clients are equally welcome to the annual event. Twenty prizes will be awarded.  Register to win

FREE Lunches Begin May 29

Beginning Wednesday, May 29, through Thursday, August 15, 2013, Crossroads Church will prepare and dispense FREE bag lunches every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  Pick-up is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Crave Building, on the southwest corner of W. Market and Base Streets, Morrison. Lunches are provided for

Flags Are Flying Across the U. S.

Gary M. Farral shared these photos of Memorial Day in Erie, IL.  They represent similar events in small towns across the United States today, May 27, 2013.   The initial celebration is up for speculation between several communities, but being the first to hold one is of no importance to

May 27 Memorial Day Events

The Memorial Day Parade will take place Monday, May 27, 2013, beginning at 10:30 a.m.  At 11:00 services begin at the Veterans Memorial/Pavilion in Grove Hill Cemetery.  Daniel Anderson, U. S. Army recruiter, will be the speaker.  Afterwards, American Legion Post #328 will hold an Open House from 12:00 noon

Morrison High School Graduates

Graduation exercises for the Morison High School Class of 2013 will be held Sunday, May 26, at the E. M. “Bud” Cole Stadium, if the predicted thunderstorms avoid the area, or in the Auditorium, if they do not.  Commencement begins at 2:00 p.m. for 71 students. Click here to view

Firemen Host Annual Breakfast

The Morrison, IL, Fire Station was transformed into a gigantic kitchen and restaurant on Sunday, May 19, 2013, serving the annual community breakfast to “over 860 people,” according to Chief Dave Benters.  The event hours of 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. allowed early and late risers to enjoy a freshly-cooked

Ballet with Basketball Players

The untimely and sad passing of beloved dance teacher Anne Petersen has stirred memories of lessons, recitals, costumes, a 30-year anniversary, and performances of “The Nutcracker Ballet.”  Her efforts to share a love of dance have surely resonated with generations in the Morrison, IL, area, prior to Petersen’s visitation and