Donnybrook Under New Ownership

  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...

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Begins January 6

  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:...

Happy Science Fiction Day, January 2

  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...

Trivia Night January 10 to Benefit Fire Department

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...

Wreaths Placed at Morrison Veterans Park & Memorial

  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,...