Four Key Club Sandwich Sell-Outs to Benefit Youth

  Morrison High School Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz reported, “I’m pleased to report that the Morrison Kiwanis Club had a very successful day of selling brats, hot dogs, pork chops, and ribeyes during Paint the Town.  We sold out of pork chops and hot dogs first, followed by brats

Kiwanis and Key Club Sandwich Sale at Paint the Town

  The Morrison Kiwanis Club and Morrison High School student Key Club will hold a Sandwich Sale during Paint the Town on Saturday, September 20, 2025.  Look for the group at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets. Bring your “Mustang-sized” appetite for ribeyes, pork chops, brats, hot dogs,

Brian L. “Horn” Van Horn (1957 – 2025)

  Brian L. “Horn” Van Horn, 68, of Morrison, IL, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his home. Brian was born August 5, 1957, in Freeport, IL, to Marvin L. and Sylvia J. (Endress) Van Horn.  He graduated from Pearl City High School in 1975.  On April 23, 2012,

Ryan Hicks Indicted on Bank Robbery Charges

  Dated: September 18, 2025 Whiteside County State’s Attorney Colleen Buckwalter and City of Morrison Chief of Police Michael Moon announce that Ryan Hicks has been indicted by the United States Federal Court on the charge of Bank Robbery, stemming from events that occurred in Morrison, Illinois, on July 5,

Concession Stand Sells PB & D Subs at Home Games

  Morrison Athletic Boosters informs home game Football fans, that the Concession stand will sell locally-made, submarine sandwiches from Peanut Butter & Deli.  Your supper awaits you, if you attend tonight’s game against Forreston, on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Meet the Sculptors over Pizza at MIT September 20

  Editor’s note:  Click the link to watch installation of the 20th piece of sculpture, “The Morrison Mavem,” by Melissa Meyer.  Be sure to look in the Maven’s mirror. Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host its First Biennial (two year) Sculpture Show.  Titled  “20 for

Paint the Town Sunday with the Loft on Main

  The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will be closed on Saturday, September 20, 2025, during the downtown Paint the Town event.  However, The Loft will be open on Sunday, September 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Main Street will be blocked off all day

Meet Your Friends at The Loft on Thursday

  If you have not discovered the welcome atmosphere of “Third Thursday” inside the downtown art gallery, make a point to change that.  Thursday morning, September 18, 2025, is the time to visit to The Loft on Main gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL.  The early-opening hours

Audrey Jean Balk (1937 – 2025)

  Audrey Jean Balk, 88, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home. Audrey was born on August 3, 1937, to Paul and Phernie (Eizenga) Tichler in Morrison, IL.  She graduated from Morrison High School in 1955.  On June 1, 1956, she married Kenneth E. Balk, and

Celebrate the Foundation of America September 17-23

  Editor’s note:  Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde issued a Proclamation in support of Constitution Week, September 17 through 23.  It was approved by City Council members.  As occurred across the Colonies, at the initiation of our future Country, “Peeling Bells” will be heard.  At noon on Wednesday, September 17, Emmanuel

Rotary Harvest Hammer September 20 Starts at 8:00

  Morrison Rotary Club is proud to announce the 32nd Annual Harvest Hammer 5k and Duathlon!  The race is scheduled to begin at the Morrison High School at 8:00 a.m. Please note, we moved the start time to 8:00 to allow runners to avoid the heat, and to let kids

72nd Clinton Symphony Orchestra Concert September 20

  Editor’s note:  Saturday, September 20, 2025, offers those in the Morrison, IL, area a triad of art experiences:  painting, sculpture, and orchestral music.  After the street painting, attend a public reception, to showcase sculptors at Morrison Institute of Technology.  The college’s first Sculpture Show begins at 6:00 p.m.   You

September 2025 Tree of the Month: Osage Orange

  Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program announces the 2025 September Tree of the Month is an Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera), found along the edge of a farm field in Ogle County.  The Osage Orange is notable for its funny looking, large, bright yellow/green fruit, not edible by humans. This

Rockin’, Romance, and Savings at TLP this Week

  There is only one more week to see–or resee–“The Bridges of Madison County,”  at Timber Lake Playhouse, running through Sunday, September 21, 2025.  Opening week audiences fell head-over-heels for this amazing show, that has many calling it the best show we’ve ever produced! Only five more performances remain:  Wednesday, Thursday,

Rotary Walk for Freedom Against Human Trafficking

  This press release was submitted by Pastor Toni Lucas, Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Street, PO Box 334, Albany, IL 61230. In keeping with their mission statement of Education for Eradication, members and friends of the Rotary District 6420 Task Force Against Human Trafficking gathered at Ben Butterworth