Extended Christmas Hours at The Loft on Main

  The final Third Thursday of 2024, December 19, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, brought together a group of folks who share conversation and company, over tasty home made baked items, coffee, and warm tea.  Not-quite-last-minute shopping took place, too. Seated left-to-right are Ned

Final 2024 Third Thursday is Today

  Today is the final 2024 Third Thursday at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Enjoy a gathering from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the doors open for shoppers. Explore art in a multitude of media. Finish your gift buying: search for one-of-a-kind Hostess or Christmas or

MCH Expansion Ground Was Broken

  Editor’s note:  Morrison Community Hospital CEO Pam Pfister submitted this press release, which includes comments by Hospital Board Chairman Don Beswick.  The Editor took the photographs on Thursday, December 5, 2024. “It has been almost five years since we celebrated a groundbreaking for our Emergency Room/Medical Surgical addition.  Today

SVCC Mustangs Endowment Challenge

  The Sauk Valley College Foundation has launched a major fundraising campaign, to fully fund all Morrison School District students participating in the SVCC Impact Program. The Foundation aims to raise $450,000, with $150,000 already secured through generous donations.  $300,000 is needed, to make Morrison High School the fourth school

Norway Spruce is December Tree of the Month

  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; WAIT as Rotary Elves Wrap Your Gifts

  “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.

First Presbyterian Free Christmas Meal December 12

  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

FNB Open House and Retirement Party

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

Emmanuel Church Christmas Cantatas December 20-22

  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: 

Rotary Requests Christmas Wrapping Supplies

  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

Clinton Symphony Holiday Concert December 14

  On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Holidays with the Symphony concert will be performed at 7:30 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue South in Clinton, IA.  Guest Conductor is Silas Nathaniel Huff. The program includes selections from the great music we associate with the

December 7 Andresen Nature Center Open

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. 

December 7 Christmas at Heritage Canyon Noon to 6:00

  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 Collecting Toys for Local Children

  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.

Morrison Christmas Walk, Parade, and Events

  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