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
The Morrison Ministers Council announces there will be no Morrison, IL, Community Crosswalk, due to few participants in the past. However, on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, members of the Morrison Ministers Council will hold short worship services, including Communion, at three residential homes: 10:00 a.m. Highlight Health of
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The sun shone brightly and the anxious crowd of parents and youngsters started to assemble around 9:30 a.m., at Kiwanis Park in the anticipation of the arrival of the Easter Bunny. The Morrison Fire Department delivered the Easter Bunny to the awaiting crowd of
The following service organization and residential care facilities in Morrison, IL, invite families to attend 2025 Easter Egg Hunts. Bring a container for each child and a means to photograph the fun. SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Kiwanis Club/MHS Key Club will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park,
Morrison High School Social Studies and Driver Education Teacher Brian Bartoz submitted the report and photographs. The Thursday, April 3, 2025, Golden Agers Bingo event, at the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, reached an attendance milestone. Approximately 40 Seniors turned out for the
Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, opens its Program Season on Sunday, April 27, 2025, with an educational, nostalgia-filled, enjoyable program for all ages. The Grand Reopening begins at 1:00 p.m., with a welcoming entrance via the newly-repaired front stairs, or a ramp from the back parking
The Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will host a program by Kelly Klobucher about the old Joliet, IL, prison, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation.
Saturday, March 29, 2025, was a fine afternoon for fishing in Morrison-Rockwood State Park’s Lake Carlton. The Editor spoke to two families. Dynamic gray clouds filled the sky with menacing swirls. Samantha West and Chris Browne live in Sterling, IL, with West’s three daughters. They are experienced fishers. “A
Respectfully submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Program Leader. The second American Red Cross Community Blood Drive of 2025 took place on Thursday, March 20, at Morrison United Methodist Church. The sponsor for the canteen that day was Bethesda Lutheran Church; they have sponsored the
In February 2025, a new enterprise opened its doors, conveniently located at 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beside McDonald’s. Liquor Land is a convenience store that is open each day from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. The business boasts of having “the lowest prices in town.” Additionally, there is no
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, allowed Morrison Music Boosters to host the first “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser to benefit a Morrison organization. The event was held between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. The Music Boosters received $500 to support the MHS Marching Mustangs Color
The Parks and Recreation Department will host Bingo for Families, on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The venue is the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Play time is from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Bring someone to enjoy this City of
Editor’s note: Further information from Sheriff Booker and the Consolidated Election count can be viewed here.. Last night, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the voters of Whiteside County made a critical decision to ensure the continued safety and well-being of our community, by approving the Public Safety Tax. As Sheriff,
Editor’s note: Church member Dianne Behrens supplied the photos and event flyer. On Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., there will begin an extra atmosphere of shared rejoicing inside Our Savior Lutheran Church-LCMS. The congregation will celebrate its Sesquicentennial Anniversary at 21496 Hazel Road, rural Sterling, IL,