Do not forget to take advantage of the Morrison Lions Area Recycle Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The event will be at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You still have time to clean your garage or storage area. […]
State Representative Ryan Spain was honored by three Statewide organizations, for his advocacy on behalf of Illinois citizens. ABATE of Illinois, the State’s leading motorcyclist advocacy organization, and the Illinois State Ambulance Association (ISAA) both named Spain a “2025 Legislator of the Year.” Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) named […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen issued the following statement, in response to House Republicans passing their budget proposal, which calls for giving massive tax breaks to billionaires, while cutting more than $880 billion from Medicaid. “The budget House Republicans passed would rip health care coverage away from neighbors with disabilities, women […]
Sunday, April 20, 2025, Easter Services are listed for 14 Morrison, IL, area churches. Know that each Church welcomes new, lapsed, and long-time residents–as well as visitors–to attend their services. •Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, will hold a 9:00 a.m., Easter Morning worship, Sunday, April 20, at […]
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, reopens at 1:00 p.m., with a welcoming entrance via the newly-repaired front stairs, or the ramp from the back parking area. Presenter Dick Volker of Princeton, IL, offers an entertaining program for all ages, based on […]
Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program announces the April 2025 Tree of the Month is a Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis), a State Champion at the Stephenson County Historical Society Museum and Arboretum, (in Freeport, IL, 1440 S. Carroll Avenue.) It was nominated by Mark Luthin, who grew up in […]
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at p.m., the community is invited to attend an Open House celebration, for April House Children’s Advocacy Center, at their new location. Hours are 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The building is located at 201 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL. Enter Orange Street behind Yarbrough […]
Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will hold a Rummage Sale and Bake Sale on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Heritage Hall. Doors open precisely at noon Friday and at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday (no early buyers allowed.) Shop until 5:00 p.m. […]
Morrison Athletic Boosters are looking for a Volunteer Concessions Manager for the 2025 fall Football season. Last year the Boosters provided over $25,000 to Morrison athletes. Profits from the concession stand directly support the athletes. If you have been interested in helping but weren’t sure what you can do, […]
Editor’s note: Earlier in April 2025, Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen testified against cuts to food purchase funds, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP.) Leveda Ashlin submitted this report. As we finish the first quarter of 2025 we, like many other organizations, are struggling to make a budget plan to […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen delivered passionate remarks and tough questions, during a House Agriculture Committee hearing, focused on expanding opportunity through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP.) In his testimony, the Congressman emphasized the real-world impact of proposed cuts to SNAP. He pushed back on efforts to reduce assistance for […]
by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor The skies were grey, the winds blowing, but the excitement of gathering Easter Eggs by the youth wasn’t lessened. The numbers began to form around 1:30 p.m. in anticipation of the Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at Resthave Nursing home in Morrison […]
Mary Jane Connelly, 99, died at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Mary Jane was born April 30, 1925, the daughter of Murray and Jennie (Hook) Ritchie. She attended the Morrison schools, where she excelled in academics, was a High School Cheerleader, Homecoming […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. All delegates were present to convene the Monday, April 14, 2025, meeting of the Morrison, IL, City Council. Acceptance of the Consent Agenda approved the paying of bills totaling $136,135.06 and offering City support of Arbor Day 2025 and urging citizens to “plant trees […]
By: Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor The Morrison Mustangs and Amboy Clippers each pounded out fifteen hits before the five-run eighth inning earned the Mustangs the victory. C. Renkes and T. Peters led the Mustang offense with three hits each.. Renkes homered and doubled to join K. Schroeder and […]