The fifth annual Women’s March is the weekend of October 7-9, with marches planned for Saturday, October 8, 2022. The Women’s Wave is almost, here, with 345 marches planned from Hawaii to Maine and everywhere in between. Thousands of marchers are ready to take to the streets in a Women’s
Sean Sandrock submitted the press release and photos. The birthplace of President Ronald Wilson Reagan is pleased to welcome Mayor Graham Jeal of Grantham, England, on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at 111 S. Main Street, Tampico, Illinois 61283. Grantham is the birth town of former United Kingdom
Take this pre-visit tour of Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, which comes to life on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, 2022. Visit 11 buildings reminiscent of the late-1800s and explore the trails from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Park downtown at Fulton Corp., and ride
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and took the photograph. Morrison, IL, Morrison American Legion Post 328 held a 12:30 p.m. flag burning ceremony in Grove Hill Cemetery, on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Post Commander Larry Zuidema presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Morrison Lions Club, for
The City of Morrison, IL, is seeking applications, for the purpose of compiling a list of qualified applicants for the position of Chief of Police. There is a vacancy for a Chief of Police. The current Chief of Police, after serving in Law Enforcement for 31+ years, has been appointed
Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce that Bruce Vojak, Managing Director of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, LLC, will conduct a live presentation in the Parkinson Auditorium. He will speak at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Free registration is required, and lunch will
Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, comes to life on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, 2022. Visit 11 buildings reminiscent of the late-1800s, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Park downtown at Fulton Corp., and ride the free shuttle to the Canyon entrance. Admission is $2
Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, celebrates Fall Festival on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Park downtown and ride the free shuttle to the Center entrance. Andresen Nature Center shares its outdoor space, with deer, turkeys,
On Sunday, September 25, 2022, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Sean Sandrock, Sterling, IL. He is Tour Guide and Historian at the Ronald Reagan Birthplace and Museum, 111 – 113 S. Main Street, Tampico, IL. Sandrock will discuss an exciting initiative between Tampico and Grantham, England. President
Jerry Brearton submitted the article. On Sunday, September 25, 2022, American Legion Post 328 conducts our Flag Retirement Ceremony, at the Veterans Memorial Park, W. High Street, Morrison, IL. Flags that were deposited into our Flag Drop Box throughout the year are burned. The start time is 12:30 p.m. In
CGHMedical center will host two, Thursday evening, Dementia Workshops for the public, at 5:30 p.m. Part two of a three-part series is October 6, 2022; the last session will be November 3. Workshops take place at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E. 23rd Street, Sterling, IL. A box lunch will be
On Sunday afternoon, October 2, 2022, join the Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees and your friends between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. for an ice cream social. Other refreshments include brownies, pies, cookies, coffee, and bottled water, all by donation only. The event location is new: Annan Mill, along Rock
Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78) is pleased to announce that Bruce Vojak, Managing Director of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, LLC, will conduct a live presentation in the Parkinson Auditorium. He will speak at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Free registration is required, and lunch will be provided.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and submitted the photos. Rainy weather didn’t arrive in Morrison, IL, early enough to interfere with the 33rd Harvest Hammer 5K Run and Duathlon, sponsored by Morrison Rotary. Registration began early, at 8:00 a.m., so three children’s races could take place. The Third-of-a-Mile
On Sunday, September 18, 2022, there will be activities inside and outside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The gallery will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., The Loft on Main photographer, Mary Katos, will