The historic Donnybrook building, at the corner of W. Main and Base Streets, Morrison, IL, opened its new chapter today, Friday, December 5, 2025, as Gold Venture LLC. It is now owned by the Kalyan family. Morrison Chamber of Commerce celebrated their stewardship of this downtown landmark with a
Editor’s note: Those who do not know a Morrison, IL, Girl Scout should use this link to order Girl Scout Cookies from Morrison Troop 1504. It is for orders that ship directly to you or local deliveries only: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop1504c415?fpkp=1. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, “National Cookie Season,” began, by welcoming
The Editor lists a few examples of favorite Science Fiction she enjoyed: The X-Files (still watching reruns); anything written by Isaac Azimov; Avatar; Jurassic Park; E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial; Star Wars. National Science Fiction Day is unofficially celebrated by many science fiction fans in the United States, on January 2. The
As a new year approaches, the City of Morrison, IL, Department of Fun committee urges the public to reserve two Saturday, Sesquicentennial dates. Both will benefit the Morrison Fire Departments’ 150th Anniversary: January 10 and June 6, 2026. The January Trivia Night will benefit the Firemen’s Celebration on June 6.
Editor’s note: The Editor photographed tribute wreaths at Morrison, IL, Grove Hills Cemetery, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. They are on display left-to-right, representing these United States Military branches of service: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force. A separate wreath stands in memory of
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
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 public and family members are cordially invited to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 E. Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday, December 12, 2025. Socialize, enjoy Coffee Hour, and shop at the Resthave Auxiliary Bake Sale. The morning is a perfect time to meet with residents and/or friends. Invite a
Junior High and Senior High School Band and Choir concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. tonight, December 11, 2025, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Come support the musical accomplishments of these students. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with a Music Boosters Bake Sale in the cafeteria.
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