Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, opens its doors to a Holiday Open House, on Friday, December 20, 2024, (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and Saturday, December 21, (8:00 a.m. to noon.) A second reason to celebrate is the retirement of Brenda Martin, as she concludes over 16 […]
Morrison Athletic Boosters submitted MHS team schedules beginning Monday, December 9, 2024.
Editor’s note: Rich Criss submitted the press release and Spring 2024 Cantata photo. Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites area communities to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 17th annual Christmas cantata. “Agnus Dei-the music of Michael W. Smith” will be presented in three services: […]
Evelyn M. Butkus, 96, of Homestead of Morrison, died Friday, December 6, 2024, at Homestead of Morrison, IL. Evelyn was born January 4, 1928, in Trivoli, IL, to Glen S. and Grace F. (Richardson) Johns. She was educated in the Trivoli Grade School, and was a graduate of Farmington […]
Rotary Wrappers will be at your gift wrap service, on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Take gifts to Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beginning at 8:30 a.m. for wrapping by Rotary elves. Include a label/note on each gift, to indicate how you want the gift tag […]
Neal E. Roberts, age 77, of Rochelle, IL, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. Neal was born February 25, 1947, in Sterling, IL, the son of Wallace and Grace (Ohms) Roberts. He married Connie Wolber on October 2, 1976, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in […]
Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, is located to the south of the entrance to Heritage Canyon. Both family-friendly attractions share dates and operating hours for the City of Fulton Christmas Walk. The Nature Center is open from noon to 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 7, 2024. […]
Join us for a “daylight into dark” Christmas Walk at Heritage Canyon on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from noon to 6:00 p.m. Explore our festive village, at 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL. There is no admittance charge. However donations are gratefully received. Ride the free Jolly Trolley from […]
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, is assisting two organizations who make Christmas joyful for local children: Helping Hands and Morrison Fire Department. Individuals or groups are invited to support the toy drive with donated gifts.
Enjoy a “Holiday Luau” collection of events throughout the day, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, as Morrison, IL, hosts its annual Christmas Walk and Lighted Parade. Below are listed related events on Friday through Sunday this week. Morrison businesses, organizations, food and beverage locations, and churches have much to […]
Morrison Junior High Sixth Grade Boys Basketball plays at 4:00 p.m. today, in the Junior High Gymnasium, 305 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL.
Morrison Wrestlers open their season at home, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, against Mendota and Galena. Matches begin at 5:30 p.m. in the High School gymnasium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.
Janet Fisher, Morrison, IL, submitted this 2024 Thanksgiving weekend report. Jim and Janet Fisher celebrated Thanksgiving with two International guests from the University of Chicago, through the International Thanksgiving Fellowship program. “We have been a part of the Thanksgiving Homestay program since 1994 and have hosted students from 23 […]
Editor’s note: Photographs published here are by Steven Siefken, Louise Wiersema, and the Editor. Daughter Michele Beswick and long-time Assistant/fan Chad Starbuck crafted an historical PowerPoint slideshow of Beswick’s vehicles; it displayed on screens during the event. Outside Ebenezer Reformed Church, viewing of a McCormick Farmall Tractor and the […]
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, Debra Stiefel reported, “Steve Davis, President of Morrison Kiwanis, presented a $500 check to Erin Luckey, member of White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA.) “We are able to donate this through our community support, during our sandwich sales and fruit and cheese sales. “We have […]