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Downtown Wine Walk June 17

"  Grab your friends and come to “Winesday”–Wednesday, June 17, 2026.  Join The Department of Fun for an evening of wine, fun, and prizes in Downtown Morrison.  The event is from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register here:  https://WinesdayWednesday2026.eventbrite.com. Tickets include: ✔️ a wine glass ✔️ 15+ different wines to sample"

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June 20 Summer Solstice at Franklin Creek Grist Mill

"  Editor’s note:  The Summer Solstice occurs at 4:21 a.m. (EDT) on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The public is invited to celebrate the longest day–and shortest night–of 2026, on Saturday, June 20, during this entertaining, Summer Solstice, fundraising event.  From 4:00 to 9:15 p.m., enjoy Highland games; food stands; silent"

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Fulton Police begin 4th of July Safety Campaign

"  The Fulton, IL, Police Department announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement, with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers.  The safety campaign will run from Friday, June 19, through Monday, July 6, 2026.  These date will encompass three summer weekends–leading up to and after Independence Day. “We’re asking"

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City Upgrades Systems During Office Shutdown

"  On July 7, 2026, the City of Morrison transitioned to a new computer software platform, from BS&A Software, to support utility billing, payments, and customer information. As service expectations continue to evolve, the City of Morrison evaluated its current systems and chose a more modern, fully integrated solution–designed specifically"

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Fundraising Launch to Improve Tennis and Pickleball Courts

"  Morrison On the Move President Karla Burn submitted this press release. On the Move is proud to announce the official launch of its newest community fundraising initiative, in partnership with the City of Morrison.  The project is dedicated to revitalizing the tennis courts and adding two, new pickleball courts"

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May 8 Morrison City Council

"  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, June 8, 2026, without Alderman Kevin Bruckner, Jr. in attendance. The Council heard from Karla Burns of the Morrison On The Move organization.  She explained the details of the upcoming festivities being held on Saturday,"

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MFD Celebrates 150 Years with a Car Show

"  The press release was submitted by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor.  Photos shown are by Steve Siefken, Park Street Photos. The Morrison, IL, community and friends gathered on Saturday, June 6, 2026, to celebrate the successful years that Morrison Fire Department has served the community and surrounding areas. The morning"

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Odell Film of Country’s Founding Father “A. Hamilton”

"  Editor’s note:  July will be my fifth viewing of this superlative production.  Truly, “Hamilton” is in a class of its own. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Odell Public Library will show the smash-hit musical, “Hamilton,” the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton–as he fights for honor, love, ambition,"

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Whiteside Forum Hosts Bucky Halker June 14

"  The Whiteside Forum will host Clark “Bucky” Halker and his rescheduled presentation of “This Land is Your Land:  The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie,” on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. “Bucky” Halker is an American academic, music historian, labor activist, singer, and songwriter who specializes in American folk"

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Sorensen Secures Investment in Arsenal and National Defense Authorization Act

"  Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured several provisions in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to invest in Rock Island Arsenal and fought to protect jobs and collective bargaining rights for civilian employees. The full House of Representatives will"

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Underground Railroad and Quilts by Connie Martin June 22

"  Volunteer Millers of Fulton, IL, will host Connie Martin as guest presenter of “Pre-Civil War Quilts:  Secret Codes to Freedom on the Under Ground Railroad.”  Martin is an Historian and Speaker all over Illinois; currently, she resides in Aurora, IL.  She finds joy in telling the secret codes and"

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Celebrate the MFD Sesquicentennial Today

"To honor the 150th anniversary of Morrison Fire Department today, Saturday, June 6, 2026, a Parade will process from the Whiteside County Fairgrounds to Cherry Street, turning west onto Main Street, in downtown Morrison, IL. An Open House will follow at the Morrison Fire Department, with refreshments provided.  Trucks will"

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Third Thursday Coffee Hour June 18

"  Editor’s note:  These 25 artists and visitors signed The Loft on Main guestbook, on Thursday, May 21, 2026:  LuAnn Navarra, Mary Ellen Brackemyer, Robert B. Vos, Scott Vandermyde, Jeff and Dee DeGroot, Heather Glick, Steve and Dee Janssen, Mona Milder, Linda and Lloyd Beckman, Jean and Mark Zinnen, Jerry"

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Community Benefit Dinner and Bake Sale June 5

"  Editor’s note:  Purchase delicious baked goods upon arrival.  Bring a container to hold pie or cake. In 2024 local Amish school children benefited from a new school building, in the Spring Valley, IL, area.  To raise funds for supplies, the public is invited to the annual Community Benefit, “Good"

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The Welcome Table Begins Tonight

"  At 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Ebenezer Reformed Church will begin to serve free meals twice a month, to community members who have no church family.  The supper location is called The Welcome Table. Each First Tuesday and Third Tuesday of the month, in the City of"

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