Wild Winter Wednesday: Canoeing Exploits February 5

  The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on February 5, 2025.  Please note:  if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to weather, Wild Winter Wednesdays are cancelled as well. Doors open

February 6 Golden Agers Bingo Night

  The Parks and Recreation Department will host Golden Agers Bingo Night, for those age 50 and above, on Thursday, February 6, 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 8:00 p.m. 

Randy Martin Kath (1966 – 2025)

  Randy Martin Kath, 58, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025, at his home in Morrison, IL Randy was born on September 25, 1966, in Aurora, IL, to Martin and Ruth Ann Kath.  He attended East Aurora High School.  Randy was a natural salesman (he could sell ice to

January 30: Girl Scout Cookie Delivery Day

  On Tuesday, January 30, 2025, 1464 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were being delivered, to Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The Church  offered its building as a delivery and pick-up location. Morrison Troop Leader and Product Manager Hillary Blevins took receipt of “122 cases” for

Volunteers Wish 1st Responders Happy Lunar New Year

  Sally Gray submitted this press release. This past Sunday, January 26, 2025, after worship, Morrison United Methodist Church came together, to assemble 150 “lucky bags” for our local first responders. Each bag included items like sanitizing wipes, hand warmers, jerky sticks, and Korean snacks.  Items were generously donated by

February 14 Black Box Production, “Dear Jack, Dear Louise”

  The first show of the Black Box Theatre’s ninth season opens on Valentines Day and makes a perfect way to celebrate the holiday of love.  Ken Ludwigs’ “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” is a Valentine to his parents.  It tells their love story through their correspondence during World War II. 

How to Lead a Good Life: Read and Discuss the Book

  Marc Adami stated, “We will read and discuss a book on ‘how to live a good life’ and hope the public is interested in both the topic and the book.  Request a copy from Odell Public Library.” The Whiteside Forum will host a book discussion of Breakfast with Seneca: 

A Pastoral Reflection:  When January’s Newness Fades

  You know how January first feels full of possibility?  All those big goals and fresh starts–it’s exciting!  But here we are, at the end of January, and let’s be honest–it’s not quite the same anymore, is it? The early mornings don’t feel as inspiring as they did a few

Loras College Fall 2024 Dean’s List

  Loras College, Dubuque, IA, has announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2024 fall semester.  A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Blake Adams and Tyson Smith of Morrison, IL, met

Adalene Marie Norman (1935 – 2025)

  Adalene Marie Norman, 89, resident of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation and formerly of Erie, IL, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Adalene was born July 15, 1935, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Albert and Pearl (Bos) Heun.  She was proud of her

Roger E. Rhoads (1938 – 2025)

  Roger E. Rhoads, 86, of Fenton, IL, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, IL. Roger was born June 23, 1938, in Dixon, IL, to Raymond and Anna (Folkers) Rhoads.  He was educated in the Dixon schools and graduated from Dixon High School in 1956. 

E. Knox Street Closure Begins January 29

  City Administrator Brian Melton issued this announcement on Monday, January 27, 2025. Beginning Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and continuing for about a week, drivers should avoid the far, east end of Knox Street, at the intersection with N. Jackson Street, below Morrison Community Hospital.  Sewer lines will be moved,

Five Painters Reinterpret the Same Painting

  On Sunday, January 19, 2025, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, opened its doors to the public at 1:00 p.m. for a special program.  “Same Subject Matter, Different Artists and Different Mediums” began as a creative task for painters who sell their work at The

Three New Rotary Club Members

  The Morrison Rotary Club welcomed three new members in January 2025.  We welcome each of these fine new members! Standing left-to-right are:  Rotarian Michael Blean, (sponsor for Randy Larson);  Larson; Evan Ernst, (sponsored by Rotarian Stanley Steines); Steines; LuEllen Lee, (sponsored by Steines). Larson is a retired Veterinarian who