The following awards were presented to Morrison Junior High students for outstanding achievement during the 2014-15 school year. Assemblies were held in May to recognize these students. READING AWARDS: 6th Grade – Colton Linke, Jaysie Pruis 7th Grade – Lindsey Houldson, Gracen Harmon, Nathan Mickley 8th Grade – Michelle Edwards
On Flag Day–Sunday, June 14, 2015–Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee will host the “one and only” Thomson Sesquicentennial Golf Tournament, at Sandburr Run, 5020 Highway 84, north of Thomson, IL. A co-ed best ball format is planned and is the best deal around! The shotgun start is at 9:00 a.m. For $30
Everyone is invited to the UNITE Block Party on Saturday, June 13, 2015, starting at 6:00 p.m. at The Bridge Youth Center, 1026 3rd Avenue, Fulton, IL. Lots of free activities are planned for the whole family: face-painting dunk tank inflatable obstacle course cotton candy, popcorn, and slushies music speaker
May 31, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision with injuries, at the intersection of Perkins Road and Mill Road, rural Prophetstown, IL. A northbound Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Cheryl A. Flam, age 68 of Prophetstown, failed to yield to the right of
During World War II, an incident involving saving a bridge at Remagen, Germany, greatly helped the Allies shorten the war in Europe. A special program about this will be presented at 2:00 p.m., on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14, 2015, by the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society. Located in the CGH Ryberg
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, the TRAC West voted on its All-Conference selections for baseball. Morrison High School Junior Justin Jensen was named Player of the Year for the second year in a row. MHS Baseball Coach Ben Sondgeroth was voted Coach of the Year. Morrison Varsity Baseball finished first
Don’t miss a delightful fund-raising event on behalf of Morrison Community Hospital Foundation (MCHF.) Proceeds will directly benefit the Hospital, including Emergency Room improvements. Afternoon tea will be served at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, lL. Each table will
Please join us on Sunday May 31, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. for our local talent, the Trinity Men’s Quartet. They have been performing in our area for many years. We are so blessed to have them continue to share their wonderful talent with us. It will be an evening of great
The third Afternoon of Arts for Seniors will be held at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, June 25, 2015. The community is invited from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to make a 4th of July-themed craft with mason jars. There is no charge for
On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers finalized the Clean Water Rule, providing Clean Water Act protections for many streams, wetlands, and other bodies of water. [These are] critical to our health, our economy, and our natural world. The
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Due to continued rain, today’s Sectional Finals Softball game, between Morrison High School and Stillman Valley High School, has been postponed until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015. It will be held at the Morrison Sports Complex.
Edward A. Tucker, 63, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, May 29, 2015, at his home. Ed was born September 14, 1951, in Morrison, IL, to Robert S. and Wilma L. (Dykhuizen) Tucker. He was educated in the Albany Grade School and was a 1969 graduate of Fulton High School in
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year. This program promotes bicycle safety among our youth and is only possible through the continued partnership and support of DQ Grill & Chill owners, Ellen and Bart Smith. The Morrison Police Department’s Helmet Incentive
On Saturday, May 24, 2015, Jennifer Morales, Tampico, IL, sent Whiteside County Sheriff’s Sergeant Kristopher Schmidt an email. She asked if a Deputy could attend the Tampico Middle School 8th grade promotion ceremony, on Tuesday, May 26, and shake her daughter’s hand. “[I was] just hoping someone could stop by