Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour June 12

Editor’s note:  This event was posted in the Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Quad-City Times, but it is not too late for viewers to attend. From noon to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014, more than 3000 hot rods and high performance vehicles will be free for the oohing and

Hearing Aid Service and Free Hearing Tests

Do you use a Miracle-Ear product to enhance your hearing ability?  Current clients can have their apparatus serviced by a Miracle-Ear technician in the office of Dr. Bradley R. Yaklich, Vision Source, 626 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Schedule an appointment for servicing by calling 800-373-7104.  In addition to servicing hearing

2014 Youth Golf Clinic

Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, will host the 2014 Youth Golf Clinic.  All participants must be at least six years of age.  Clinic sessions are on Mondays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and run June 23, through July 21, 2014.  The cost of instruction is $40

MJHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Following are the Morrison, IL, Junior High School scholars who achieved Honor Roll status during the 4th quarter of the 2013-1014 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Zailey Greeno, Gracen Harmon, Lindsey Houldson, Grace Steines, Taylor Stratton, Hannah Stralow, Nathan Mickley, Jonah Smallins, Hannah Wallander, Nicholas Allen, Jade Stock.

TRAC North All-Conference Softball Team

On Wednesday, May 28, 2014, the following girls were selected by a vote of conference coaches for TRAC North All-Conference Softball team.  Athletes listed here are from only Erie-Prophetstown (E-P), Fulton, and Morrison, IL, schools.  Final team standings appear at the end.

MCH Doctors Are at Your Service

On Saturday, June 7, 2014, Morrison Community Hospital Medical Director Duncan Dinkha, MD, was feted with a surprise cake, in honor of his 52nd birthday.  He is seated on a bench with hospital CEO Pam Pfister on his right and hosts Peggy and Don Beswick on his left.  Gathered around

Charles “Verne” Langley (1934 – 2014)

Charles “Verne” Langley, age 80 of Sterling, IL, died Monday, June 9, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Verne was born April 15, 1934, in Chadwick, the son of Charles J. and Lillian (Heide) Langley. He married Lois LeFevre on August 1, 1953, in Dixon, IL. She proceeded in

Emmanuel Reformed Cars and Mission Group

Light rain put a damper on the third annual Emmanuel Reformed Church Car Show held at 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, June 7, 2014.  Exhibitors had prepared their treasured vehicles, and they shone under the overcast sky, before getting a second rinse from Mother Nature. As judging

TRAC North All-Conference Baseball Team

On Wednesday, May 28, 2014, the following boys and coaches were selected by a vote of conference coaches for TRAC North All-Conference Baseball team.  Athletes listed here are from only Erie-Prophetstown (E-P), Fulton, and Morrison, IL, schools.  Final team standings appear at the end.

Garage Sale at 300 Sycamore Street

Isabelle, age 11, left, and Paisley, 6, enjoyed playing with some of the toys that were a large part of the inventory at this Morrison, IL, garage sale.  It was held at the home of Jamie and Angie Schroeder on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, 2014.  Schroeder rests

Coan E. Dow (1947 – 2014)

Coan E. (Rick) Dow, 66, bid farewell to this world at her home in Delray Beach, FL, on January 9, 2014, with her loving daughter, Christina, and caregiver, Mariola, by her side. For twelve years she battled cancer courageously. Coan was born June 1, 1947, in Morrison, IL, to the

Southside Talent Show Ends School Year

On the last day of elementary school, routine classes are routinely substituted by creative activities.  Southside third, fourth, and fifth graders enjoyed a talent show of their peers, in the Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Beginning at 8:15 a.m., the youngest went first and were then

Alumni Footbal T-Shirts at Farmers’ Market

While shopping at the Morrison Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 7, 2014, you will be able to purchase supportive Morrison, IL, sports apparel.  Buy one for everyone in the family to assist the Morrison High School Football program.  Fans will look like a sea of red during the upcoming Alumni

Windsor Manor Assisted Living Nears Completion

The photos below of an exciting construction project were taken in Morrison, IL, on Sunday, March 23, and Sunday, June 8, 2014, respectively.  Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community–the newest residential option for senior citizens in the area–should be ready for occupancy in July.  However, the management could not wait to

June 9 City Council Agenda

On Monday, June 9, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Report of