B. J. Wolf (1948 – 2014)

Dr. B. J. Wolf, 65, died Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at his home. He was born on November 26, 1948, in Sterling, IL, the son of Robert and Vina (Pollock) Wolf. He was a graduate of Crystal Lake High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University.  He

2014 IHSA Membership Proposals Released

In Brief: 16 proposals submitted by member schools IHSA Legislative Process: 1) Proposals will be reviewed by Legislative Commission on November 3. Commission provides feedback, helps get answers to any questions that may exist on proposal prior to Town Meetings (a submitting school can amend a proposal before town meetings

Morrison Institute of Technology Visit Day November 1

Morrison Institute of Technology would like to invite you to join us for a visit day November 1st at 10:00 a.m. Visit days are a great opportunity to experience what Morrison Tech has to offer.  Interested students will receive a tour of campus, get a “sneak peek” on what goes

2014 Donations to City of Morrison’s Sports Complex

The City of Morrison Administration and the Director of Morrison Sports Complex, Jim DuBois, wish to thank the many generous groups and individuals who have made donations this year to the Morrison Parks and Recreation.  Your generousity has helped to make the sports complex a viable entity within the Morrison

CGH Home Nursing Is Celebrating National Home Care Month

CGH Home Nursing Is Celebrating National Home Care Month-A Month Long Campaign in Motion Across the Country to Raise Awareness of Home Care CGH Home Nursing is joining home care providers across the state and country this November to mark National Home Care Month.  During November the home care community

Samantha R. Stablein (1998 – 2014)

Samantha R. Stablein, 16, of Erie, IL, died Saturday, October 25, 2014, from a car accident in rural Erie. Samantha Rae Stablein was born October 16, 1998, in Sterling, IL.  She was the daughter of John and Denise Stablein. She attended Erie High School where she was in her sophomore

Ashley N. Wunderlich (1998 – 2014)

Ashley N. Wunderlich, 16, of Erie, IL, died Saturday, October 25, 2014, from an automobile accident in rural Erie. Ashley Nicole Wunderlich was born August 22, 1998, in Rock Island, IL, the daughter of Gary and Tracy (Baele) Wunderlich. She was a sophomore at Erie High School. Ashley was very

Morrison Junior High First Quarter Honor Roll 2014-15

6th Grade High Honors – Chloe Bielema, Abigail Coons, Colton Linke, Aaron Wolf, Jaysie Pruis, Madeline Sterenberg, Isabel Stuhlman, Austin Adams, Alexandra Bullard, Jordan Gallentine, Ashton Smith. 6th Grade Honors – Emily Henson, Lainie DeMay, Tyler Haan, Tessa Kelm, Anna Mickley, Hannah Schaver, Jazmine Callan, Kylie Fairbanks, Paige Baker, Calob

Letter to the Editor

The Cottonwood 4-H Club and the Morrison Chamber of Commerce would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of the sponsors, businesses, organizations, and individuals who donated their time, services, and money to make this year’s Halloween Parade and Costume Contest a success. Nearly 300 children participated in the

Hildred Buikema (1921 – 2014)

Hildred Buikema, 93, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, October 24, 2014, at her home. Hildred was born January 19, 1921, in Ustick Township, IL, to Claus and Kate (Eissens) Huizenga. She was educated in the Ustick and Fairhaven Townships grade schools. Hildred married Walter Buikema on December 30, 1941, in

Owl Prowl at Thomson Causeway November 9

Join Bob Walton and the Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge as we travel into the night to listen for the hoots, wails, and shrieks of owls, on Sunday, November 9, 2014, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.  We will meet at Thomson Causeway Amphitheatre for a short “pre-owling” program

Morrison Community Day Care Trick or Treating October 31

The Morrison Day Care children will be trick or treating on Main Street.   As a part of our Halloween Party we would like to parade down both sides of main street on Friday, October 31, 2014 from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. (weather permitting).  We are inviting someone from your

Toys for Tots Drop Location

Morrison Institute of Technology welcomes all Morrison residents to drop off new toys for the “Toys for Tots” program.  The drop location is in the administration building at the back of their campus, at 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Monetary donations are also welcome.  It’s never too early to start

Licensed for Life to Present at Morrison High School

Licensed for Life (LFL), DUI presenters, will talk to an assembly at Morrison High School on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at 1:10 P.M.  The speakers for LFL are police officers who have given over 7300 classes in more than 300 schools in thirteen states on Driving Under the Influence. For