CGH Health Foundation Scholarship Winners

Ten individuals have been named recipients of CGH Health Foundation Nursing and Healthcare scholarships.  A total of $20,500 has been awarded because of the generosity of area donors, according to Foundation Board Chair Martha Kophamer, Morrison, IL. “The Foundation has had a long-standing scholarship program during our 34-year history,” said

River Bend School Board Meeting Discusses Remote Spikes

As winter rapidly approaches and COVID-19 virus remains a threat, there are possibilities of changes in the student attendance priority.  It is likely to create a spike in parents desiring remote learning for their children.  This threat was the topic of much discussion in the River Bend School District Board

MCUSD #6 Enrollment Is Up

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Attendance at the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education meeting, on November 13, 2021, presented the typical numbers (15-20) at meeting, since the District changed location to the Farm Bureau building, 100 E. Knox Street, Morison, IL. Opening visitor remarks

Veterans Recognized at MHS November 12

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature.  MHS American Government Teacher Brian Bartoz supplied the photos and commentary. It did not occur on Veterans Day.  It was not a ceremony that had been performed on any consistent basis.  It was, however, an event that will remain a memory for many

Northside School Seeks Paraprofessional Aide

Morrison Community Unit School District #6 seeks to hire a Paraprofessional Aide for Northside Elementary, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  Questions should be directed to Principal Andy Harridge, at 815-772-2153. Description The classroom aide is under the direct supervision of the licensed staff member they are assigned based on

Join Student Council with Gifts for the Military

To bring pleasure to overseas military personnel, Morrison High School Student Council members invite the help of the public.  They are collecting useful and tasty items.  See the list below.  Likely every item is readily available in local stores. To make this a family learning experience, allow a specific amount

2021-22 Junior High 1st Quarter Honor Roll

These Morrison Junior High School students earned placement on the Honor Roll during the 2021-2022 First Quarter. 6th Grade High Honors – Caylee Bramm, Ethan Bush, Sophie Damhoff, Gabe Dykhuizen, Chace Edwards, Owen Ewoldsen, Noah Icenogle, Jovie Patton, Logan Peavy, Cody Peters, Charles Pruis, Dawson Quick, Ava Robbins, Campbell Scott,

Concerns Flow at MCUD6

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The invitation for Public Comments at the monthly Board of Education meeting usually passes without any takers, but on Monday, October 18, 2021, the list was lengthy.  Superintendent Scott Vance reminded the full room of visitors of the three-minute limit and told all

Morrison High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status in the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2022:  Clara Bush, Kendra Fisher, Tanna Frederick, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Katherine Henson, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Evelyn Lira, Michaela Millard, Adam Neumann, Allison Taylor, Faith

MCHS Class of 1966 Celebrates 55th Reunion

Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 celebrated their 55th reunion on Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, 2021.  The class began their weekend celebration with a “Meet & Greet” night at The Double G Saloon in Morrison, IL, where class members and guests reminisced over their years at

Citizens Guide for Attending Board of Education Meetings

Superintendent Scott Vance submitted this notice for attendees of School Board meetings. Due to the increased participation at Board of Education meetings, both in-person and via our streaming service, the Board thought it would be helpful to draft a guide for citizens on how meetings are conducted. The Board hopes

Morrison High School THUSE 2021

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and submitted the photographs. “THUSE” is celebrated annually by the students of Morrison High School as part of the Homecoming Week festivities, but the word cannot be found in the Webster’s Dictionary with a definition of purpose.  The only reference of definition is

2021 Homecoming Parade

Photos were taken by the Editor and Assistant Editor, Jerry Lindsey. Participants have been reordered from the way they processed, beginning at the GE Appliance Control Department parking lot.  The route was east on W. Wall Street and south on Genesee Street, to Morrison High School on Genesee Avenue.  One

October 6 High School College & Career Fair

Brian Bartoz submitted this article and a photo from the 2019 College & Career Fair. Morrison High School will open its doors to 36 college and career representatives, during its third annual College & Career Fair, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., in the gymnasium.  Students