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Wild Winter Wednesday: Revive Passenger Rail February 26

  The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on February 26, 2025. The Center address is 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL.  Please note:  if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to […]

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A Trio of Resthave Royal Couples 2025

  Karla Burn, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation Marketing Director, submitted the article and photographs. We had a delightful twist this year, when voting for Resthave’s Royalty for Valentines Day.  The voting concluded with three kings and three queens…all married couples Nursing royalty:  left-to-right, Larry Haan, a Resthave resident, was crowned […]

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MJHS and MHS Choir and Band Concerts Tonight

  Band and Choir Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. tonight, February 20, 2025, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Come support the musical accomplishments of local students. Erin Morris is the Choir Teacher.  Band Instructor is Anni Suman.

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Get in Step–Beginner Line Dancing Starts March 13

  Janet Fisher and Paula Schares will begin their third year teaching easy, popular line dances, at the City of Morrison Community Room (inside Odell Pubic Library), 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Line dancing to great music is a lot of fun and a wonderful way to exercise! Classes […]

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February 14 B.L.I.N.D. Club Visits Resthave Care & Rehabilitation

  The Morrison High School B.L.I.N.D. Club (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, for Valentine’s Day.  The 12 students handed out cards for our residents to wish them Happy Valentine’s Day. Marketing Director Karla Burn stated, “Resthave would like to […]

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Taking a Wrecking Ball to Federal Agencies Doesn’t Improve Them

  Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. wrote this essay. Neither President Trump nor his babysitter Elon Musk are capable of finding “waste” in Government and eliminating it.  Waste is often caused by human error due, to false or inaccurate information.  For an example, when working on a building project, I […]

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Robert “Bob” D. Endress (1939 – 2025)

  Robert D. “Bob” Endress, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Bob was born on June 9, 1939, in Pearl City, IL, to Simon and Corretta O. (Thomasson) Endress.  He was educated in the Pearl City grade schools and was […]

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Ebenezer Pancake Fundraiser Tonight

  Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, has organized a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce.  Pancake choices are […]

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Morrison February 10 City Council Meeting

  Editor’s note:  The date of a Council tax vote was corrected to read on Monday, February 24, 2025. By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, February 10, 2025, without Councilman Buckner in attendance. Kim Ewoldsen and Ken Burn presented details and the success path […]

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Expect a Warm Welcome at Third Thursday February 20

  On February 20, 2025, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will welcome morning visitors to escape the cold.  These monthly gatherings are from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the Gallery opens.  You will enjoy complimentary beverages, home made baked goods, and friendly conversation, for two […]

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Eastern White Pine is February Tree of the Month

  The Natural Land Institute (NLI) Legacy Tree Program, with monthly tree recognition, continues to highlight trees of historic significance, with interesting stories, and to find very large trees that qualify for the Illinois Big Tree Register.  This month’s tree is no exception; it scores as a local State Champion […]

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Schools to Start 2 Hours Later February 18

  Editor’s note:  Even with a 2-hour late start tomorrow, temperatures are projected to be 2-degrees-below-zero at 10:00 a.m.  Exposed skin can begin to freeze at 5-degrees-above-zero and lower.  If your children or you are outside tomorrow, make every effort to cover your skin from frigid temperatures.  Hypothermia and frostbite […]

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Four Mustangs Wrestle at Sectionals, Wright Takes Title

Coach Tony Wright submitted the press release and photos. The Mustangs sent four wrestlers to the Sectional Tournament in Oregon, IL.  They are Freshman Noah Stout (33-9) at 175; Junior Brady Anderson (39-11) at 165; Sophomore Caleb Modglin (42-9) at 144; Freshman Cael Wright (37-2) at 106. This Sectional has […]

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CSO Family Concert February 23

  Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony and a high school Young Artist will highlight Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Family Concert, at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2025, in the Morrison High School Auditorium.  The location is 643 Genesee Avenue. Rileigh Wren, a Senior saxophonist at Sterling High School was chosen by […]

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Mustangs Win on Senior Night

  The Morrison Mustangs ended the 2024-25 home Basketball schedule with a victory over the Milledgeville Missiles.  All departing Seniors were recognized for the contributions throughout their high school careers. February 14 2025 1 2 3 4 Final MILLEDGEVILLE 8 13 14 16 51 MORRISON 11 18 21 20 70 […]

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