The first day of summer arrived with the solstice on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 11:32 p.m. EDT. For those living in the Northern Hemisphere, Earth is tilting mostly toward the Sun. As seen from Earth, the Sun is directly overhead at noon 23.5 degrees north of the Equator, at
The 2020 United States Census Bureau offers highlights from the most recent statistics, related to the celebration of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20, 2021. More than 111 Countries around the planet celebrate Father’s Day.
The Sunday, June 27, 2021, the Emmanuel Church family welcomes all to come a bit early and enjoy a cup of coffee in the Welcome Center and take your coffee up into the sanctuary during the 9:00 a.m. worship service. Worship Services at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison,
An anonymous benefactor would like to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. As such, the benefactor provided The Loft on Main with $10 certificates, to be used at select businesses. These certificates will be available to anyone who purchases artwork valued at more than $50, effective immediately. Click
On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos voted to award four Congressional Gold Medals to the U. S. Capitol Police and other Law Enforcement agencies, that protected the U. S. Capitol during the Wednesday, January 6, attack on the Capitol, including the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of
Come join us at The Heritage Bluegrass Festival, on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at one of the greatest natural amphitheaters in the area, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, in Fulton, IL. Gates open at 10:00 a.m.; music starts at 11:00. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., you will
Thursday, June 17, 2021, was an idyllic, summer day. Gillian and Wren West seized the opportunity to create a Lemonade Stand fundraiser, at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Mother Kelly West stated, “It was 100% their idea. They raised $20!” The money they raised will benefit the future Bark
Jill Kaufman will hold a Moving Sale from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at her home, 407 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. She lives opposite Morrison First Baptist Church, near the entrance to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. She experienced the passing of three family members recently. Kaufman is in possession of
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) awarded White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) funds to purchase saddles and riding equipment. WHOA Director Tawny Wiersema said, “The funds are very much appreciated. We are in need of saddles and a few more ‘free lease’ horses.” WHOA averages 40 students but currently has
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes No Worries to the outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the valley for an evening of praise and worship. We will serve Root Beer Floats!
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) opens its 60th Anniversary Season on Thursday, June 17, 2021, with the musical, “Pippin.” The line up for the summer begins with “Pippin,” and it continues with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee;” “Jesus Christ Superstar;” “The Robber Bridegroom;” “Ain’t Misbehavin’.”
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the photo. “The first section of new curbs and gutters are complete on a section of Orange Street, as the Main Street Renovation Project aggressively moves forward,” Lindsey wrote. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this expected Main Street Redevelopment Project schedule from Monday, June 14,
University of Illinois Extension offers a variety of programs at no charge.
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 6:15 p.m. The location is the Hearing Room, in the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows.
On Tuesday, June 8, 2021,Congresswoman Cheri Bustos visited Morrison, IL, to see progress on the Main Street Renovation Project. On the same day, she announced that, at her request, five local projects have been included in the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee’s INVEST in America Act. The INVEST in