MHS to Offer Summer 2021 Driver Education Course

Morrison High School will offer both the Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) phases of Driver Education, during the Summer 2021 summer school session.  Provided that at least 12 students register and pay for the course by the Friday, April 30, registration deadline, the program will run from Tuesday, June 1, through

U of I Winter 2021 Calendar of 26 Extension Events

University of Illinois Extension offers a large and varied list of classes, webinars, conferences, and workshops, beginning in February during the Winter 2021 session.  Visit the U of I Extension departments via email at uie-clw@illinois.edu.  See this website for information and programs:  go.illinois.edu/clw.  The Whitesdie County Extension Office is at

March 1 Deadline to Apply for CCC Scholarship

The Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College has announced that Monday, March 1, 2021, is the deadline to apply for 2021-2022 academic year scholarships.  The information form, a Goal Statement, transcripts, plus two references, is a complete application.  To complete a Sharar Foundation scholarship application, visit the web

Bridge Banners Feature Art Exhibit Winners

The latest series of banners is displayed along the First Avenue Bridge between Sterling, and Rock Falls, IL.  They feature winning artwork from Woodlawn Arts Academy’s 2020 Student-Teacher Art Exhibit and are presented through the Academy’s partnership with Sterling Main Street.

MHS Career Exploration Class

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. Career Exploration at Morrison High School gives students the opportunity to explore options after High School and go through a formal employment process.  Students complete an application, a resume, and cover letter.  Class culminates with a mock interview with their teacher, Justin Stevenson.

B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run Packets

The Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run will celebrate its 40th anniversary, beginning at noon on Saturday, February 6, 2021.  This year’s event will be run in a modified, hybrid format.   A very limited number of 40 past winners plus sponsor representatives will take to the streets of

Making Music Together

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature; Tyler Sutton supplied the photographs. One of the significant casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic has been shared creative activities, particularly singing and producing music together.  Producing music together as a group carries a certain satisfaction of accomplishment, that goes above just earning a

B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run February 6

The Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, February 6, 2021, running the annual winter event in a modified, hybrid format.  For 40 years, the CCC B-rrry Scurry has been a run to support scholarships for Clinton Community College students.  During that time,

No-Cost Podiatry Scan for Youth January 21

Does your child seem clumsy or fall when they are walking?  Do the child’s feet turn in or out?  Is there foot pain? David Yeager, Physician, will hold a free Children’s Podiatry Clinic, on Thursday, January 21, 2021, starting at 8:00 a.m.  The location is Morrison Community Hospital’s Family Care

Holiday Donation Drive to Fund Classrooms

This article was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Every school year opens with financial needs.  Morrison School Foundation (MSF) annually contributes to assist with mini-grants, curriculum tools, or special teacher requests.  This school year opened with the challenges of COVID-19, that added to the normal needs of the school

How to Run For Morrison Board of Education

On Friday, November 13, 2020, Morrison School District Superintendent Scott Vance issued an Election Notice, citing procedures for becoming a candidate for the position of School Board member.  “The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will have four, four-year seats up for election, during the April 2021 election.  Terms will

October 28 Trunk-or-Treat Held at MHS

Jerry Lindsey submitted this article and photographs. Halloween will take a different form this year, due to the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  But young trick-or-treaters were able to fill their treat bags at Morrison High School, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.  Members of