Submitted by Gary Camarano, Whiteside Economic Development Director. Jungbunzlauer, a global leader in sustainable, high-quality ingredients from natural sources, announced on Friday, November 6, 2025, the successful acquisition of International Flavors & Fragrances’ multipurpose production site in Thomson, IL. Learn more at www.jungbunzlauer.com. This strategic investment marks Jungbunzlauer’s first U.
Morrison Historical Society concludes its monthly programming on Sunday, November 23, 2025, with live musical entertainment. “The New Connection” features vocalists and musicians: Paul Engwall, Jim Roerder, and Jenna Scifres. They play a variety of acoustic instruments. Sing-a-long during military tributes and Americana tunes. Morrison Heritage Museum is at
On Monday, November 17, 2025, the Editor returned to work after purchasing a new laptop and having it prepared for use. Nine Obituaries were posted Monday, to bring the notices up to date, even though services for seven of them are over. There are two current Obituary announcements listed.
Remember to set all timepieces back one hour anytime after 2:00 a.m., Sunday, November 2, 2025, including vehicle clocks. This also is the traditional time to replace batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home, outbuildings, and businesses.
President Leveda Ashlin of Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP wrote “with a plea for cash donations for the Food Pantry, to help us serve our usual clients, and to handle the surge we had [in October. We had] 19 new clients register and reached an all-time-high number of families
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back, to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. You only
Volunteer Millers for the Fulton, IL, Windmill will host an evening with an area author, Staci Mercado, from DeWitt, IA. Staci is a Professor for Southern New Hampshire University and teaches Writing for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. She also instructs classes at Central DeWitt High School. Staci has won
Register now to attend a Hallowe’en Cookie Decorating class this evening, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The venue is Upcycle Junkie, LLC, 121 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Jess is the instructor. Get into the spooky spirit with our beginner-friendly Halloween Cookie Decorating Class.
Barb Mask submitted the press release. The Fulton (Martin House) Museum invites the public to attend, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, a 2:00 p.m. PowerPoint presentation entitled “The History of the Six Bridges (three previous and three current) between Fulton, Illinois, and Clinton, Iowa.” The program will cover the
Whether picking out pumpkins from a field or carving fun faces into them with friends, pumpkins show everyone it’s the fall season. What happens when it is time to say goodbye to your pumpkins, as they melt onto the porch? Don’t trash pumpkins after Halloween–smash them! Many think that
Morrison Historical Society member Barry Linder noticed a need to improve the wood ramp at the rear of Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. He offered to help. Linder and six men recently teamed up to refurbish the ramp. Kudos to these volunteers: Norm Edlund, Trustee Gregory
Editor’s note: Involve your family, and write a story or two, for the Veterans Day Exhibit. If the honoree is in Morrison, make a family visit to gather their military service experience. Jerry Brearton submitted this notice. This year, the State Senate Republican Caucus will pay tribute to the
Editor’s note: Arrive a bit early and wander the grounds. There are now 20 original sculptures in place. The Whiteside Forum will host a presentation, Question & Answer session, and a tour of Morrison Tech (www.morrisontech.edu) on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The College is acessed directly from IL Route
The pubic is welcome to enjoy or create old time music from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The venue is Lyndon Area Historical Society, 405 Fourth Street West, Lyndon, IL.
The Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival and Costume Parade returns to Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Admission is free. Parade registration begins at noon, with a start time of 1:00 p.m. The first 100 registered children will receive a goodie bag. Activities continue until 3:00: