October 23, 2025, Golden Agers Bingo Night will be moved to Thursday evening and include a Halloween theme. Dress up a bit, and bring a guest or ghost for company. Prizes are for winners and some for non-winners as well. Come join the fun! The location is the City […]
Trump and Republicans chose to shut down the Government, instead of saving health care for millions of Americans. Talking points follow. • For months, Trump and Republicans refused to negotiate in good faith to keep the Government open. Now 22 million Americans will see their health care premiums skyrocket, […]
Celebrate the autumnal shift at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with the Early American Crafters and guest reenactors. “Fall Festival” takes place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is by donation, to explore the grounds, buildings, and Petting Zoo. Plan […]
The Editor visited the first Alpaca Day and did Christmas shopping for family and herself. Consider a baby blanket, stocking cap, socks, or gloves. Set an appointment to visit the alpaca farm or shop for merchandise: larson26@divcominc.net. Owners Dr. Randall, DVM, and Jan Larson welcomed the public to the annual […]
Morrison Historical Society will host a Volckmann History Trifecta program on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with changes in location and time. The venue is Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 1:00; the PowerPoint program begins at 2:00 p.m. Enter the back parking lot. […]
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement, after Republicans let the Government shut down. The GOP refused to work with Democrats on a bipartisan Government funding bill, that would lower health care costs for millions of Americans. “My neighbors hate the partisan political games […]
Morrison Athletic Boosters announce Morrison Fillies Volleyball Futures Night, on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.
Anne Frame submitted this press release. On Saturday, November 1, 2025, Odell Public Library’s annual Book and Bake Sale will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be books of various genres–from mystery, romance, adventure, and non-fiction. If you have gently used books that would fit […]
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will feature one of its local artists, painter Vern Schaver. Several examples of his work are on walls inside the building.
Protecting yourself and your loved ones from the flu is one of the most important moves you can make this fall. Don’t wait! Get your flu shot, and keep your health moving forward. No appointment are needed–just drive up and roll up your sleeve! CGH Medical Center will host drive-through […]
Morrison Athletic Boosters list the weekly sports schedules.
Birdies Fore Boobies, OnCall Imaging, a Pink Heels Truck, and HOPE Cancer Wellness Center will host a “Pink October Power in Pink Celebration,” on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 to noon. The free, public Open House is in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This will be our […]
Northside Grade School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host an Impact Life Blood Drive, on Monday, November 3, 2025. It will take place in the Cafeteria from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Click the link below to sign up for a donation time. https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/136399.
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, had much to celebrate on Sunday, September 28, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The Divine Service Three for the Installation of Pastor David Strable was conducted by President Allan Buss (second from the right) of the Northern […]
James L. Benters, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born August 22, 1950, in Morrison, to Frederick and Eleanor (Rosenow) Benters. On May 6, 1972, he married Evelena House in Morrison. Together they shared […]