Wrestling Fulton and Kewanee

Morrison High School Varsdity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted these results from meets with Fulton, and Kewanee, IL, on Thursday, January 16, 2014.

James E. Workman (1944 – 2014)

James E. Workman, 69, of 711 Milnes Drive, Morrison, IL, died Friday, January 17, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Jim was born April 9, 1944, to Jacob C. and Catherine I. (Nice) Workman in Morrison.  He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was

March Kindergarten Screenings

The Morrison School District is sponsoring a developmental screening for those four and five-year-old children who will be eligible to attend kindergarten during the 2014-2015 school year (age five before September 1, 2014.)  The following screenings are for children who are not currently enrolled in any preschool or other learning

Jr. Tackle Football Trivia Night February 1

Enjoy competition, collaboration, chow, and chuckles on Saturday, February 1, 2014, as you support Morrison Junior Tackle Football during Trivia Night.  The venue is Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and trivia starts at 6:30.  Admission is $10 per person.  Teams of

Wrestling Putnam County and Riverdale

Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of two Varsity meets held on Thursday, January 9, 2014. The Mustangs defeated both Putnam County and Riverdale.

Ten Duals–St. Thomas More Tournament

Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of ten dual meets held on Friday, December 27, and Saturday, December 28, 2013. The Mustangs were victorious in six contests, finishing 17th.

Wrestling Geneseo and Alleman

Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of two Varsity meets held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. The Mustangs lost to Geneseo, IL, but were victorious over Alleman of Rock Island, IL.

Congress Passes Funding for Prisons

Editor’s note:  The following QuadCity Times news article by Ed Tibbetts is reprinted from Monday, January 13, 2014.  The photo was added by thecity1.com. A $1 trillion spending bill hammered out by U. S. House and Senate negotiators includes “robust” funding for new Federal prisons, according to area lawmakers, calling

Quinn’s Jewelry Donates to Food Pantry

Brad Quinn, left, Manager of Quinn’s Jewelry, 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, concluded a two-month community service campaign on Thursday, January 16, 2014.  He presented canned goods, boxed side dishes, Doritos, cookies, and $230 to Kaywn Beswick, Director of Morrison Friends Food Pantry.  The 10:30 a.m. transfer was a pleasant

Wrestling Amboy and Sherrard

Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of two Varsity meets held on Monday, December 16, 2013. The Mustangs were victorious over Amboy, IL, but lost to Sherrard, IL.

Double Win for Mustang Grapplers

This article and photos are from the Thursday, December 5, 2013, wrestling meets against Erie/Prophetstown and Princeton, IL.  They were submitted by Jamie A. Rodriguez.

Grants Available from Morrison Area Community Foundation

The Morrison Area Community Foundation announces that a new round of grants will become available in March.  Grant applications must be submitted by Saturday, March 1, 2014.  Guidelines, eligibility requirements, and applications are available online at the Foundation’s web site:  www.morrisonareacf.org or at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce, 221 W.

THE National Bank Collects Winter Outerwear

All branch locations of THE National Bank will be accepting donations of new or gently-used winter outerwear (coats, hats, gloves, etc.), in all sizes, this Friday, January 17, 2014.  Each branch will select a local charity to receive all the donated items.  This is just one of the many ways

Concha “Connie” Delgado (1927 – 2014)

Concha “Connie” Delgado, age 86 of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home. Connie was born on March 25, 1927, in San Benito, TX, to Felix and Clara (Perez) Trevino.  She married Francisco Delgado in San Benito, TX; he preceded her in death on May

MHPC Building History #6

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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