Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will continue their hosting of the annual meet-and-greet event with Santa Claus. He will visit on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until noon in the bank lobby. Children will receive a treat.
Single-digit temperatures on Saturday, December 13, 2025, kept away the usual crowd of volunteers at Lusk Memorial Cemetery, Albany, IL, who honor 200+ military personnel. According to Location Coordinator Pastor Toni Lucas, “About 20 people attended” the annual Wreaths Across America decoration of graves. This was the 18th annual
This dog was last seen on Thursday, December 11, 2025, either from Dixon, or Morrison, IL. Recent severe temperatures pose a danger to Jimi, if he has been running loose since then. Perhaps a kind citizen took the dog inside for food and shelter. “Please, if you see this
Editor’s note: This press release has been corrected and reprinted, using the appropriate dates for the concerts. Thank you, to those who alerted the Editor to the wrong dates. The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them as they present EVOP’s
Editor’s note: Pastor Toni Lucas, Location Leader, ILLMCA, Albany, IL, submitted this notice. A shortened version of the annual Wreaths Across America tribute, to deceased military personnel, will be held tomorrow morning, Saturday, December 13, 2025. “Tomorrow’s weather is predicted to be anything but nice. Service men and women
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Holidays with the Symphony” concert will be performed at 7:30 p.m., at Clinton High School, 877 Eighth Avenue South, in Clinton, IA. Special Guest Soprano is Heather Petruzelli. The program includes selections from the great music we associate with
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to our next “Wild Winter Wednesday” program, on December 10, 2025. The brick building is located at 111 Tenth Avenue, across the street from the authentic Dutch windmill, de Immigrant. The building is disability accessible.
Editor’s note: Morrison Chamber of Commerce Director Callie Hamstra submitted costume winners from the Chamber Costume Parade and the first four photographs. Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the remaining pictures. Winners 0-3 Year Olds Cutest 1st Place: Lainie Engelkens 2nd Place: Marissa Gallegos Most Original 1st Place: Jackson Eads
Editor’s note: Morrison, IL, author and poet, Patricia Pessman, recalled childhood Thanksgivings. Pessman explained, “This poem was inspired by my Thanksgiving memories as a child–memories I still cherish today, some 60 years later. It was a very special day for me, as our family–brother Dave, sister Janet, Dad, and
Ebenezer Reformed Church of Morrison, IL, welcomes the community to experience a concert of Advent-themed vocal and instrumental music, on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The music begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. There are two entrances: 309 E. Park Street with street parking; the parking lot behind the
Morrison Historical Society invites the public to enjoy live, area musical entertainment, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. “The Connection” features vocalists and musicians, left-to-right, Jim Roerder, Jenna Scifres, and Paul Engwall. The trio plays a unique blend of musical styles including standards, popular, bluegrass, and gospel songs. Bass, tenor,
Sterling Main Street is proud to announce that it received two awards at the 2025 Illinois Main Street Conference, held November 12-14, 2025, in Dixon, IL. The organization was recognized for outstanding achievements in both the Design and Organization categories. This celebrates the impact of its “Team Up 2 Clean
Major changes are coming in 2026. Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host free Medicare and Medicare Advantage trainings, in the hospital Conference Room, on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. There will be signs along the Main Entrance to direct
The Whiteside Forum has invited one of our favorite speakers, Norm Moline, Professor Emeritus at Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, on Sunday November 23, 2025, to present “Central Asia: From the Ancient Silk Road to the 21st Century,” starting at 2:00 p.m. The program will be at our customary
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on November 20, 2025, (before the gallery doors open) from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female visitors are invited to relax in conversation. Third Thursday gatherings offer a pleasant opportunity for our residents and visitors