Editor’s note: Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde issued a Proclamation in support of Constitution Week, September 17 through 23. It was approved by City Council members. As occurred across the Colonies, at the initiation of our future Country, “Peeling Bells” will be heard. At noon on Wednesday, September 17, Emmanuel […]
Morrison Rotary Club is proud to announce the 32nd Annual Harvest Hammer 5k and Duathlon! The race is scheduled to begin at the Morrison High School at 8:00 a.m. Please note, we moved the start time to 8:00 to allow runners to avoid the heat, and to let kids […]
Editor’s note: Saturday, September 20, 2025, offers those in the Morrison, IL, area a triad of art experiences: painting, sculpture, and orchestral music. After the street painting, attend a public reception, to showcase sculptors at Morrison Institute of Technology. The college’s first Sculpture Show begins at 6:00 p.m. You […]
Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program announces the 2025 September Tree of the Month is an Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera), found along the edge of a farm field in Ogle County. The Osage Orange is notable for its funny looking, large, bright yellow/green fruit, not edible by humans. This […]
There is only one more week to see–or resee–“The Bridges of Madison County,” at Timber Lake Playhouse, running through Sunday, September 21, 2025. Opening week audiences fell head-over-heels for this amazing show, that has many calling it the best show we’ve ever produced! Only five more performances remain: Wednesday, Thursday, […]
This press release was submitted by Pastor Toni Lucas, Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Street, PO Box 334, Albany, IL 61230. In keeping with their mission statement of Education for Eradication, members and friends of the Rotary District 6420 Task Force Against Human Trafficking gathered at Ben Butterworth […]
Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will resume monthly programs on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Front and back doors open at 1:00 p.m.; the program begins promptly at 1:30. The building is accessible to all from a ramp in the back parking lot. Tampico, IL, was founded […]
By Jerry Lindsey Assistant Editor. For those that made the 90-minute drive to Durand, IL, the atmosphere was perfect for September 12, 2025, Friday Night Football in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference. The winless (0-2) Mustangs were to challenge the undefeated (2-0) Rivermen of Durand-Pecatonica High School. The evening […]
Results submitted by Tracy Henson. The Morrison Fillies swim team, under the direction of Tracy Henson, competed in the River Queens Invitational in Clinton, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The Fillies’ results are as follows: VARSITY 200-yard Medley Relay: 6th…P. LaShelle, S. Prombo, F. Steele, M. Ary […]
On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement, regarding his vote to oppose the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on the House floor. Summary of the National Defense Authorization Act summary: The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA), officially signed into […]
Chief of Police Mike Moon submitted the Friday, September 12, 2025, report. On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Morrison Police arrested Kenneth W. Farthing, age 62, of Morrison, IL. Farthing was arrested for Criminal Trespass. He was released with a court date. On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Morrison Police arrested […]
Coach Jill DeRycke submitted the Fillies Volleyball results for August 28, 2025, action against Annawan High School. Set One Set Two 27 25 Morrison 25 […]
Editor’s note: Editor Stephanie Vavra donated a 94th pint of blood today and shared the occasion with ARC Coordinator Kaywyn Beswick. The American Red Cross Blood Drive is today, Thursday, September 11, 2025, from noon to 6:00 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. […]
Morrison Kiwanis Club will sell raffle tickets for two youth-sized bikes, during its upcoming Sandwich Sale event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, during Paint the Town in downtown Morrison, IL. Kiwanians will sell raffle tickets and sandwiches at the corner of Genesee and Main Streets. Bicycle raffle tickets are […]
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this press release and photo. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Illinois Rock River Chapter District 2, are always thinking of thoughtful ways to support Resthave Care & Rehabilitation residents throughout the year. From sending cards, gifting goodie bags, to their latest […]