The Editor will attend the National Society Daughters of the Revolution National Congress, as a Delegate, through Monday, June 29, 2026. The office is closed. You may leave a message on the answering machine, 815-772-8718, or slide a flyer under the office door.
The Editor attended the Amish Community Benefit Dinner and Bake Sale, on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m., as did hundreds of others! This well-attended event is hosted twice a year, by Joseph and Wilma Yoder, on their expansive property, 9108 W. Lincoln Road, Fulton, IL.
At 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 27, 2026, Marvin Geerts will honored for his attainment of 100 years of life, as well as his 80 membership in The American Legion. At his residence, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Street, Morrison, IL, a special presentation will honor “his significant
Pastor Sun-Ah Kang extends an invitation to Morrison-area residents to attend “Community Praise Night,” on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host the event. Pastor Kang, stated, “We would love for our neighbors to join us.” Featured will
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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