Morrison NewsLocal news for Morrison, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Sandwich schools OK 2008-09 schedule- February 27, 2008 The Sandwich School Board has OK'd the school calendar for 2008-09. New teachers will report on Aug. via Beacon Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/morrison-il/2008/02/sandwich-schools-ok-2008-09-schedule?fromrss... VFW awards honor students, local leaders- February 25, 2008 "There's people who are not here tonight because of a difference of opinion and that's disappointing " "Sometimes when we look and say what's the world coming to, I see kids like this," praised VFW Senior Vice Commander Jay Eastman, of the competition winners. via Mineral Wells Insiderhttp://www.topix.net/city/morrison-il/2008/02/vfw-awards-honor-students-local-leaders?from... Valley Briefing- February 22, 2008 "How Hardy is Alfalfa -- Lessons Learned from the '07 Easter Freeze." Donations are being sought for the drawing during the annual Oswego High School "Senior Celebration." Items needed include gifts, certificates, entertainment passes, services or a cash sponsorship . via Beacon Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/morrison-il/2008/02/valley-briefing?fromrss=1 More Important NewsCheck out other articles with links for more info on things you need to know- February 20, 2008 National FFA celebration at Eastland Eastland FFA will be celebrating National FFA Week this week. via Prairie Advocatehttp://www.topix.net/city/morrison-il/2008/02/more-important-newscheck-out-other-articles-... Teachers try to refocus on low-income students- February 18, 2008 "During my six years here, teachers have been very frustrated with teaching students in a changing demographic." In 2007, for example, the Rock Falls High School district saw 50.7 percent of its student population achieve Annual Yearly Progress in reading scores, while only 38.2 percent of its economically disadvantaged ... via The Daily Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/morrison-il/2008/02/teachers-try-to-refocus-on-low-income-studen... Speaker tells kids how to succeed- February 14, 2008 "The secret to getting into college, getting a great job, getting a scholarship is all the same. The secret is you have to apply" Jason Dorsey wasn't popular in high school. He came from a poor rural Texas family, but he found a way to embrace different experiences and succeed in life. via The Daily Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/morrison-il/2008/02/speaker-tells-kids-how-to-succeed?fromrss=1 Morrison approves city improvements- February 12, 2008 "The police department needs to get out there and re-energize the Neighborhood Watch groups" The City Council Monday approved spending up to $50,000 on an engineering study to replace the U.S. Route 30 bridge over Rock Creek. via The Daily Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/morrison-il/2008/02/morrison-approves-city-improvements?fromrss=... |