October 22 Fundraiser for Mark Schuler

Kunes Auto Group Morrison has very generously offered to host a benefit for Mark Schuler, after his serious accident. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation is also working with Kunes to collect donations and silent auction items. His wife, Susan Schuler, is an R.N. at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. However, she is

October 9 Half-Staff Alert for Firefighters

From Sunrise to Sunset, flags across the entire United States are to be flown at half-staff on, Sunday, October 9, 2022. Fire Hero Families, from Alaska to the U. S. Virgin Islands, will attend the 41st Annual National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) Memorial Weekend, in Emmitsburg, MD, on Saturday and

City Seeks Recreational Services Director

The City of Morrison, IL, is seeking an energetic and positive leader to develop, foster, and manage the activities of the City’s parks and recreational areas, including the Sports Complex, to our local community and a regional audience. This position involves hiring and supervising seasonal staff; developing relationships and partnerships

Yost to Speak at Morrison Tech October 5

Morrison Tech is pleased to announce that Sculptor Charles Yost will speak at the college, on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the Parkinson Auditorium. The location is 701 Portland Avenue, (IL Route 78) Morrison, IL. The event is open to the public. Visitors are always welcome to

“Roe Your Vote” March on October 8

The fifth annual Women’s March is the weekend of October 7-9, with marches planned for Saturday, October 8, 2022. The Women’s Wave is almost, here, with 345 marches planned from Hawaii to Maine and everywhere in between. Thousands of marchers are ready to take to the streets in a Women’s

Reagan Birthplace to Welcome Mayor of Grantham, England

Sean Sandrock submitted the press release and photos. The birthplace of President Ronald Wilson Reagan is pleased to welcome Mayor Graham Jeal of Grantham, England, on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at 111 S. Main Street, Tampico, Illinois 61283. Grantham is the birth town of former United Kingdom

What to See at Heritage Canyon This Weekend

Take this pre-visit tour of Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, which comes to life on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, 2022.  Visit 11 buildings reminiscent of the late-1800s and explore the trails from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  Park downtown at Fulton Corp., and ride

Legionnaire Flag Burning September 25

  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and took the photograph. Morrison, IL, Morrison American Legion Post 328 held a 12:30 p.m. flag burning ceremony in Grove Hill Cemetery, on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Post Commander Larry Zuidema presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Morrison Lions Club, for

Seeking to Hire Morrison Police Chief

The City of Morrison, IL, is seeking applications, for the purpose of compiling a list of qualified applicants for the position of Chief of Police.  There is a vacancy for a Chief of Police. The current Chief of Police, after serving in Law Enforcement for 31+ years, has been appointed

MIT Hosts Bruce Vojak Today

Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce that Bruce Vojak, Managing Director of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, LLC, will conduct a live presentation in the Parkinson Auditorium. He will speak at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Free registration is required, and lunch will

Heritage Canyon Fall Festival October 1-2

Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, comes to life on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, 2022. Visit 11 buildings reminiscent of the late-1800s, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Park downtown at Fulton Corp., and ride the free shuttle to the Canyon entrance. Admission is $2

Andresen Nature Center Fall Festival October 1-2

Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, celebrates Fall Festival on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Park downtown and ride the free shuttle to the Center entrance. Andresen Nature Center shares its outdoor space, with deer, turkeys,

Program Features Reagan and Thatcher

On Sunday, September 25, 2022, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Sean Sandrock, Sterling, IL. He is Tour Guide and Historian at the Ronald Reagan Birthplace and Museum, 111 – 113 S. Main Street, Tampico, IL. Sandrock will discuss an exciting initiative between Tampico and Grantham, England. President

Flag Burning Today at Grove Hill Cemetery

Jerry Brearton submitted the article. On Sunday, September 25, 2022, American Legion Post 328 conducts our Flag Retirement Ceremony, at the Veterans Memorial Park, W. High Street, Morrison, IL. Flags that were deposited into our Flag Drop Box throughout the year are burned. The start time is 12:30 p.m. In

Dementia Workshop October 6

CGHMedical center will host two, Thursday evening, Dementia Workshops for the public, at 5:30 p.m. Part two of a three-part series is October 6, 2022; the last session will be November 3. Workshops take place at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E. 23rd Street, Sterling, IL. A box lunch will be