January 25 and 26 Basketball Changes

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan submitted these changes in sports events.  “Friday night, January 25, 2019, Girls and Boys Basketball games have been cancelled due to the weather.  The Girls game will not be made up.  There is only one week left in the regular season, and we

Morrison School Closure January 25

Due to predicted extreme temperatures on Friday, January 25, 2019, MCUSD #6 will be closed.  In addition, the City of Morrison has issued a Wind Chill Warning for our area.  Guard against frostbite if you must be outside.

January Athletic Schedule Changes

MHS Activities Director Gregg Dolan stated, “The Boys Basketball game versus Sherrard has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2019, in Sherrard, IL.  The Fresh/Soph game will start at 5:30 p.m.  The Wrestling meet scheduled in Morrison this evening has been cancelled due to weather conditions.  At this time there

January 22 Early Dismissals and Sports Postponed

Morrison Community Unit District #6 Schools will dismiss early today, Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at 11:30 a.m.  Northside School dismissal is 11:20. Activities Director Gregg Dolan added, “Due to the weather all Morrison High School athletic events have been postponed.  The Boys Basketball game with Sherrard has been rescheduled for

January 19 MHS Activities Changes

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan submitted these updates for Saturday, January 19, 2019. Boys Basketball at home against Alleman is postponed until Saturday, February 9, with a 1:00 p.m. Fresh/Soph start time. Freshman Boys Basketball at Erie is postponed until Saturday, February 9, with same start times as before.

February 2 Girls Basketball Cancelled

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan stated, “Due to a scheduling conflict with the Kewanee Weathersfield gym, the Girls Basketball game scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2019, has been cancelled.  There will not be a make up date.  Regarding games for this weekend, as of right now all High

January 11 Celebration of Life for Donald L. Miller

On Friday, January 11, 2019, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., St. Anne’s Episcopal Church and Rectory will host a Celebration of Life for Donald L. Miller.  The wake will be held at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The Rev. Father James Brzezinski will offer prayers at

Wear Red Tonight to Honor Clinton Firefighters

In honor of and in tribute to the late Lieutenant Eric Hosette, 33, a Clinton, IA, Firefighter who lost his life, and to Adam Cain, 23, a Clinton, IA, Firefighter who was critically injured, in an ADM storage bin explosion on Saturday, January 5, 2019, tonight’s Morrison basketball game is

2018 Christmas Services

You are invited to celebrate 2018 Christmas Eve services at any of these 16 Morrison, IL, churches.   Some churches hold Tuesday, December 25, Christmas morning services. Bethesda Lutheran Church–301 W. South Street, will have Candlelight service on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, at 5:00 p.m. This service will be filled

Nesti Art Display Talk Postponed Until January

Due to a conflict, Ned J. Nesti, Jr. will be unable to offer his presentation about “Selecting, Hanging, and Arranging Art.”  It was to taken place at The Loft on Main on Thursday, December 6, 2018.  The event has been postponed until January, 2019.  The public will be informed when

Morrison Garden Club Decorates City for Christmas

Some of the most hard-working and creative local citizens can be found within the Morrison Garden Club.  Nine men and women were in full force despite a chilly day in the teens, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.  They gathered at the Fire Station at 9:00 a.m. and dumped mounds of

Free Balance and Fall Risk Screening November 29

Kristi Wambeke, PT, and Chelsey Ferguson PT, DP, offer a free “Balance and Fall Risk Screening” to community members, at Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, November 29, 2018.  The short program begins at 11:00 a.m.  Balance evaluations will follow until 12:30 p.m.  Enter from

St. Jude Breakfast Fundraiser Is Cancelled

Darlene Smith reported cancellation of the upcoming St. Jude Children’s Hospital annual holiday fundraiser, on Saturday, December 8, 2018.  It was to be held at Morrison United Methodist Church.  “Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be canceling the Breakfast with Santa event.  Anyone who purchased tickets can please contact Darlene