Yummy Amish Supper: 800 Plates, Five Batches of Ice Cream

  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. 

UW Stevens Point Undergraduates Honored for Scholarship

  The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2500 undergraduate students, for attaining high grade point averages, during the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight-As) are given the Highest Honors designation.  High Honor citations go

Celebration to Honor Marvin Geerts June 27

  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

Tyler Richards Earns Bachelor Arts Degree

  Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, IA, congratulates May 2026 graduates. Tyler Richards, Rock Falls, IL, received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages, and faiths a challenging, practical education,

Spring Valley Church Performances June 21 and 28

  Two Spring Valley Reformed Church performances are listed for the month of June 2026. Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Judith Montgomery to their outdoor stage on, Sunday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m.  Join us for an evening of praise and worship.  A free-will

Join a Community Praise Night Friday, June 26

  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

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

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

Chloe Austin-Roeder Named to Dean’s List

  Chloe Austin-Roeder of Morrison, IL, has been named to the University of New England’s Dean’s List for the spring semester 2026.  Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better, out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. The University of New

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

Attend July 5 Patriotic Service at St. Peter Lutheran

  “Join us in celebration of our Nation’s 250th birthday,” said Pastor David Strable. “St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, invites the community to attend our Patriotic Worship Service on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.” St. Peter Lutheran Church, located at 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. The

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

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,

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

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