The American Red Cross (ARC) continues supporting rescue operations in Colorado by providing food, shelter, relief supplies, and comfort to thousands of people, forced from their homes by devastating flash flooding. Fourteen counties are affected. The view below is outside Jamestown, CO, on September 18, 2013. On Wednesday, October 9,
Letter to the Editor: The Morrison Seahorses Swim Club and the Junior High and High School Swim Teams would like to thank the community for the outstanding support of our swimming scoreboard and high school record board fundraiser. We were able to raise the needed funds for these two costly
On Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, the Post Prom Committee will be hosting a free-will donation car wash at Super Wash, Inc, 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. All monies raised will go towards activities and prizes for the students who attend Morrison High School Post
Thomas G. “Smoothie” Smith, 61, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at the Coventry Living Center, Sterling, IL. Tom was born February 25, 1952, in Morrison, to Gene M. and Janet F. (Janke) Smith. He graduated from Morrison High School in 1969 and then attended Morrison Institute of
Jeanette Schaver, 96, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at the Nursing Home. Jeanette was born January 7, 1917, in Garden Plain, IL, to Hilcoe and Flora (Bonneur) Vander Eide. She attended the Garden Plain Schools. Jeanette married James E. Schaver on December 4, 1934,
The Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College has announced the recipients of scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year. As the first Dean of the college, Paul B. Sharar had “a vision of education as the way people learn to live more useful lives for themselves and for their
10/01/13 at 12:13 p.m. Ellen R. Bellows, 48, of Dixon, IL, was arrested in the 2200 block of Dixon Avenue, for Driving While License Suspended. She was released with a Notice to Appear in court. 10/01/13 at 3:48 p.m. Derek C. Heslop, 24, of Sterling, IL, was stopped at Pilgrim
The Morrison High School Homecoming Court was announced on Friday, October 4, 2013. Fifteen teens gathered in front of the building around 3:00 p.m. for a group photograph by Jerry Lindsey. The King and Queen will be announced at THUSE, Thursday, October 10. The Homecoming game against the Rockridge Rockets
As of Monday, October 7, 2013, all City of Morrison, IL, residents who live north of U. S. Route 30 are advised to boil all water used for cooking and drinking for at least five minutes. This Boil Order is given as a precaution only. There is no evidence the
Janet M. Huizenga, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Janet was born September 26, 1920, in Garden Plain, IL, the daughter of Charles W. and Allie J. (Jansma) Huizenga. When Janet was five, she moved with her family back to the
Morrison Historical Society members and “award-winning filmstars” Ed Abbott and Orville Goodenough will be featured speakers at a presentation honoring Sesquicentennial Farms of Whiteside County, on Sunday, October 13, 2013. The event takes place at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, at 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 1:00.
Editor’s note: Lottery fans: The odds of winning a gas card or car might be better than your usual endeavors. Even if you do not win, your wager will directly impact MHS athletic program. So…you win, and so do MHS students. B100 will be doing a live remote broadcast at
Upcoming brides will find this event a must-do. On Sunday, October 13, 2013, four business will host “Fall Bridal Fantasy” at Days Inn, Rock Falls, 2105 First Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. Destinations Travel Services, imprintable memories, and Satin ‘N Lace are co-sponsors. The four vendors will be available from
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2nd Annual Morrison Chamber of Commerce Girls’ Night Out, held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, October 17, 2013. From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., this event will pamper the ladies with special shopping deals, great samples,
The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for the Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison, IL.