Are you curious about those two, tiny cabins along W. Lincolnway? Would you be surprised to learn at one time they served as homes for two families? Morrison Historical Society will host a free program on Sunday, June 8, 2025, with presenter Jon Gentz. Gentz loves local history. He
The Editor will be out of town from Thursday, May 29, through Sunday, June 1, 2025. Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey will be available to receive information. Contact him at jer.lindsey@gmail.com or 815-441-4603.
Judy Holesinger submitted the press release. Come join the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the authentic, de Immigrant windmill, in downtown Fulton, IL, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, and Sunday, June 8. Bring the family and a means to take photographs. Inside the Windmill Cultural Center is an impressive collection
Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor Pops Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the music shell at Clinton’s Riverview Park. The concert is free and open to the public in appreciation for public support through the past 71 years. Conductor Brian Dollinger has programmed some
Poppy Day (Friday, May 22, 2026,) is celebrated in Countries around the world. The American Legion Family brought National Poppy Day® to the United States, by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as “National Poppy Day.” Wear a red poppy throughout the weekend to honor the
On a mild, sunny spring day, west of Morrison, IL, scores of people gathered on benches at long tables under a large tent, at the Yoder residence, 9108 W. Lincoln Road (IL Route 30), in rural Fulton, IL. They came to eat supper and donate to fund supplies for
Editor’s note: New pain-free, technology takes place upon screening, to determine the iron count before one donates. A clip-on, finger meter internally reads iron in the blood stream. There will be no more painful finger sticks! Submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report
Signage indicates a 2024 Kiwanis Club/Key Club Sandwich Sale, on the southeast corner of U. S. Route 30 and Cherry Street (IL Highway 78.) Known locally as “the sandwich corner,” this space for nonprofit food sales is courtesy of Community State Bank. Sandwich sale season opens Saturday, May 24,
On Third Thursday, May 15, 2025, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, opened early, allowing the public to gather for home made treats, beverages, and conversation. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the venue becomes an attractive, charming “cafe,” filled with art from floor-to-ceiling and into
Aquatic and Youth Sports Director Deb Mortonson, from the Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA, announces once-a-week, Youth Swim Lessons will be offered in June and July, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Call today to register. The fees are $27 for YMCA members and $47 for nonmembers.
Morrison High School American Government Teacher Brian Bartoz submitted the photos. On Saturday, May 17, 2025, American Legion Post 328 and many volunteers installed American flags at the graves of veterans who lie at rest in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. They assembled at 7:45; the farthest-out team completed
Social Studies and Driver Education Teacher Brian Bartoz supplied the photographs. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Morrison Lions Club hosted its annual–now community -wide–Recycle Day at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. From 9:00 a.m. to noon, 184 vehicles streamed through the grounds, dropping off
Editor’s note: The photo of de Immigrant windmill was submitted by Jude Holesinger on behalf of Johan Van Dyke, a Miller from The Netherlands. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the windmill in Fulton, IL, Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant will host a program by Bob Newton. He will
Last year, 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 a community-wide “Good Home Cooked Dinner and Bake Sale.” The dinner will be held Friday, May 23, 2025, from 3:30 to
This feature was written by Ranae Rickels. The Editor took the photographs. In partial sun on the corner of highways 78 and 30 are three large, white pots, contrasting the red brick wall. Each pot has a new addition–a trellis to support beautiful climbing vines. The two, outside planters