Train Blocks Access to Schools

Due to mechanical failure, there is a train blocking all crossings in Morrison, IL.  Use Garden Plain Road coming to all schools south of the railroad tracks.  It is expected the train will be moved by 8:30 or 8:45 a.m.  The Vocational bus will be delayed until 7:45 a.m.

Alvin E. Geesey (1933 – 2015)

Alvin E. Geesey, age 81, of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. Al was born November 16, 1933, in Sterling, IL, the son of Blair and Mildred Geesey. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He married Victoria

Baseball Trivia Night February 21

Morrison High School Baseball will hold a Trivia Night on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with friendly competition starting at 6:30.   Proceeds will support the MHS Baseball program.  The cost is $10 per person.  Food and

Pleasant View Lucky Book and Baked Sale February 13

Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, has great deals for a great cause!  Find entertaining gently-used books and purchase yummy treats on lucky Friday, February 13, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Facility Enrichment Fund. For more

Resthave Wore Red for Heart Awareness Day

Resthave staff and residents wore red on Friday, February 6, 2015, to support “National Heart Awareness Day.” In the front row, left-to-right are Dorothy Brackemyer, Kristi Christiansen, Harry Johnson, Nancy VanZuiden, and John Stowell.  Standing left-to-right are Kris Muur, Eva Dykstra, Mary Burgess, Jamie Troutman, Katlyn Garcia, Liz Bos, and Jan

MHPC Building History #60

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

January 2015 ARC Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison’s American Red Cross Drive Coordinator submitted this report. The first ARC blood drive of 2015 in Morrison, IL, was held on Thursday, January 15, from noon until 6:00 p.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway.  First Presbyterian Church Men and Women were the sponsor

Bethesda Blaze to Hold Breakfast Fundraisers

Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team, along with support from DQ Grill & Chill, will serve breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, on the following dates:  Saturday, February 21, and Saturday, March 21, 2015. Breakfast choices will include scrambled

Katherine Marie Cox (1925 – 2015)

Katherine Marie Cox, age 89 of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IL. Katherine was born on December 6, 1925, in Jerseyville, IL, to Robert and Florence (Clain) Suttler. She married Thomas Cox on January 27, 1942; he preceded her

Dr. Hochgesang Opens Dental Practice

Dental patients of the late Dr. William J. Simpson, Morrison, IL, received a thoughtful mailing from Mrs. Deanna Simpson.  It read, “Dr. Bill Simpson passed away on [Tuesday,] December 16, 2014, from complications from kidney failure.  Dr. Simpson’s family and staff would like to thank their patients for their patronage

MCH Staff Wore Red for Women

The Morrison Community Hospital staff celebrated “National Wear Red for Women” on Friday, February 6, 2015, by posing in custom MCH red polos.  Each year February is recognized as National Heart Month.  One of the days is designated to honor women who suffer from heart disease. Staff of Morrison Community

Screening Dates for Preschool Approach

Five Preschool Screening times are in place to identify the youngest members of Morrison Community Unit School District #6.  Parents of children ages three to five, who plan to enroll the youngsters for the upcoming school year, should call Northside Grade School at 815-772-2153 to schedule an appointment.  Screenings will be

Pinkous and Schipper Celebrate 30 Years at Resthave

Kim Pinkous, left, and Carol Schipper both celebrated their 30th year with Resthave Home, 408 Maple Street, Morrison, IL, the last week of January 2015.  Each is shown with a celebratory cake to mark the occasion.  Pinkous has worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  Schipper has worked in the Dietary

Six Morrison Wrestlers Advance to Sectional

Editor’s note: Steve Wright submitted this article. The Mustang High School Wrestling Team finished 5th at the Illinois Class 1A Rockridge Regional Tournament on Saturday, February 7, 2015.  They advanced six wrestlers to the Sectional Tournament at Oregon, IL, High School, starting Friday, February 13. Coach Tony Wright was pleased