Morrison On the Move President Karla Burn submitted this press release. On the Move is proud to announce the official launch of its newest community fundraising initiative, in partnership with the City of Morrison. The project is dedicated to revitalizing the tennis courts and adding two, new pickleball courts […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, June 8, 2026, without Alderman Kevin Bruckner, Jr. in attendance. The Council heard from Karla Burns of the Morrison On The Move organization. She explained the details of the upcoming festivities being held on Saturday, […]
“Join us in celebration of our Nation’s 250th birthday,” said Pastor David Strable. “St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, invites the community to attend our Patriotic Worship Service on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.” St. Peter Lutheran Church, located at 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. The […]
Brian J. Brackemyer, 61, of Lanark, IL, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. Brian was born September 5, 1964, in Morrison, IL, to Garrett R. and Carole G. (Stoudt) Brackemyer. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1982 […]
The press release was submitted by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. Photos shown are by Steve Siefken, Park Street Photos. The Morrison, IL, community and friends gathered on Saturday, June 6, 2026, to celebrate the successful years that Morrison Fire Department has served the community and surrounding areas. The morning […]
The Whiteside Forum will host Clark “Bucky” Halker and his rescheduled presentation of “This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie,” on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. “Bucky” Halker is an American academic, music historian, labor activist, singer, and songwriter who specializes in American folk […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured several provisions in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to invest in Rock Island Arsenal and fought to protect jobs and collective bargaining rights for civilian employees. The full House of Representatives will […]
Volunteer Millers of Fulton, IL, will host Connie Martin as guest presenter of “Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Under Ground Railroad.” Martin is an Historian and Speaker all over Illinois; currently, she resides in Aurora, IL. She finds joy in telling the secret codes and […]
To honor the 150th anniversary of Morrison Fire Department today, Saturday, June 6, 2026, a Parade will process from the Whiteside County Fairgrounds to Cherry Street, turning west onto Main Street, in downtown Morrison, IL. An Open House will follow at the Morrison Fire Department, with refreshments provided. Trucks will […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Kramers to their outdoor stage on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be […]
Daniel Forrest Brandon, 62, passed away peacefully at Winning Wheels, Prophetstown, IL, on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Danny was born April 1, 1964, in Morrison, IL, to Robert and Margaret (Steiner) Brandon. He graduated from Morrison High School in 1982. Dan loved the outdoors, gardening, fishing, bicycling and helping […]
Adam J. Hamstra, 39, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at his home. Adam was born February 24, 1987, in Rockford, IL, to Philip J. and Marcella “Sally” A. (Yoeckel) Hamstra. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. […]
Michael Hinrichs, age 67, of Lanark, IL, died Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home. Michael was born December 1, 1958, in Sterling, IL, the son of Glenn and Elnora (Wierema) Hinrichs. He worked for Russell Koster for many years and was employed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in […]
Editor’s note: These 25 artists and visitors signed The Loft on Main guestbook, on Thursday, May 21, 2026: LuAnn Navarra, Mary Ellen Brackemyer, Robert B. Vos, Scott Vandermyde, Jeff and Dee DeGroot, Heather Glick, Steve and Dee Janssen, Mona Milder, Linda and Lloyd Beckman, Jean and Mark Zinnen, Jerry […]
Editor’s note: Purchase delicious baked goods upon arrival. Bring a container to hold pie or cake. In 2024 local Amish school children benefited from a new school building, in the Spring Valley, IL, area. To raise funds for supplies, the public is invited to the annual Community Benefit, “Good […]