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
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, 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,
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,
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.
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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,
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