This Norway Spruce, the original Tanenbaum, is the December 2024 Tree of the Month, in National Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program. The Norway Spruce (Picea abies) is located in White Rock Cemetery (Ogle County.) Its height is 56-feet, with an average crown spread of 59-feet and circumference of 188-inches
“Come early, before the snow, and wait while Rotary Club and MHS students wrap your Christmas gifts,” advised Rotarian Kathy Schmidt. “Rotary Club will wrap your gifts at no charge today,” Saturday, December 14, 2024. See the guidelines below.
Morrison Rotary Organization honored two High School students for the month of December 2024: MaKenzie Neas, left, and Bella Duncan. MaKenzie Neas is the daughter of Eric and Stephanie Neas. Her parents own Urban Eats in Morrison, IL, so she is excited to work there.While in school MaKenzie has participated
Morrison Police Department reports the following Arrests were made and Citations issued, as of Friday, December 6, 2024 Arrests: On November 16, 2024, at approximately 11:34 p.m., Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop at Lincolnway and Milnes Drive. The traffic stop was initiated after Morrison Police received information
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Christmas Ham Meal, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) Enjoy a plated meal in the Church Dining Room, or pick up a boxed meal at the drive-up on the
Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, opens its doors to a Holiday Open House, on Friday, December 20, 2024, (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and Saturday, December 21, (8:00 a.m. to noon.) A second reason to celebrate is the retirement of Brenda Martin, as she concludes over 16
Morrison Athletic Boosters submitted MHS team schedules beginning Monday, December 9, 2024.
Editor’s note: Rich Criss submitted the press release and Spring 2024 Cantata photo. Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites area communities to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 17th annual Christmas cantata. “Agnus Dei-the music of Michael W. Smith” will be presented in three services:
Evelyn M. Butkus, 96, of Homestead of Morrison, died Friday, December 6, 2024, at Homestead of Morrison, IL. Evelyn was born January 4, 1928, in Trivoli, IL, to Glen S. and Grace F. (Richardson) Johns. She was educated in the Trivoli Grade School, and was a graduate of Farmington
Rotary Wrappers will be at your gift wrap service, on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Take gifts to Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beginning at 8:30 a.m. for wrapping by Rotary elves. Include a label/note on each gift, to indicate how you want the gift tag
Neal E. Roberts, age 77, of Rochelle, IL, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. Neal was born February 25, 1947, in Sterling, IL, the son of Wallace and Grace (Ohms) Roberts. He married Connie Wolber on October 2, 1976, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, is located to the south of the entrance to Heritage Canyon. Both family-friendly attractions share dates and operating hours for the City of Fulton Christmas Walk. The Nature Center is open from noon to 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Join us for a “daylight into dark” Christmas Walk at Heritage Canyon on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from noon to 6:00 p.m. Explore our festive village, at 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL. There is no admittance charge. However donations are gratefully received. Ride the free Jolly Trolley from
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, is assisting two organizations who make Christmas joyful for local children: Helping Hands and Morrison Fire Department. Individuals or groups are invited to support the toy drive with donated gifts.
Enjoy a “Holiday Luau” collection of events throughout the day, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, as Morrison, IL, hosts its annual Christmas Walk and Lighted Parade. Below are listed related events on Friday through Sunday this week. Morrison businesses, organizations, food and beverage locations, and churches have much to