Christ Lutheran School Pancake Breakfast October 12

  Christ Lutheran School hosts its Fall Pancake Breakfast to benefit the school; on Saturday, October 12, 2024.  The School address is 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. Breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m. and will continue through 11:00.  A delicious meal will be served, including pancakes, sausage, eggs, applesauce, and

Morrison Garden Club Celebrates 75 Years!

  For three-quarters of a century, citizens of and visitors to Morrison, IL, have benefited from the artistry, hard work, and joyful dedication of Morrison Garden Club members. During seven-and-a-half decades, treasured volunteers have distributed their talents throughout the community:  planting trees in French Creek Park and the Bark Park;

Set Up a Trunk or Treat Display at Sheriff’s Office October 31

  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office will host a Trunk or Treat event from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Please join us!  Bring a table or a trunk/container to decorate and candy or prepackaged treats to

Resthave Homecoming 2024 Royalty

  Karla Burn submitted the press release and photographs. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announces their 2024 Homecoming Royalty.  Chester Davenport and his wife Betty were voted King and Queen for Resthave’s Assisted Living wing. Sandy Crouse and John Almack were voted King and Queen for

LIFE CHAIN Pro-Life Demonstration

  For 15 years, since 1987, Morrison, IL, individuals have gathered along Lincolnway in peaceful, pro-life demonstration.  In the early afternoon of Sunday, October 6, 2024, they gathered at 100 W. Lincolnway, in front of the former Wells Fargo Bank.  Many participants carried signs in silence. “LIFE CHAIN is a

Celebrate the Brzezinskis Sunday, October 6

  For the final time, on Sunday, October 6, 2024, Church of St. Anne-Episcopal, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, will celebrate Mass at 9:00 a.m., under the guidance of Father James Brzezinski.  Wife Nancy will play the organ for the last time, too. At the end of August, they

First Presbyterian Free, Indoor Meal October 10

  First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Meal, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.)  The meal will be served in the church Dining Room The meal features Chili; The Bread Lady Cinnamon Roll; lemonade and

Fall Festival at Heritage Canyon October 5

  Celebrate the autumnal shift at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with the Early American Crafters and guest reenactors.  “Fall Festival” takes place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Admission is by donation, to explore the grounds, buildings, and Petting Zoo.  Plan

ARC Report of September 12 Blood Drive

  This report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader.  She is pictured donating on her way to 15 gallons. The American Red Cross Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 12:00 p.m., until 5:45 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church,

Legionnaires Retire 521 Flags

The American Legion conducted its annual flag retirement ceremony, at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Park, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  A small group of attendees watched “as we cleanse and purge these flags,” stated the Chaplain. Flags that have been deposited in the

Ceremony to Retire Unserviceable Flags

  The Morrison American Legion will conduct its annual flag retirement ceremony, at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Park. “Flags that have been deposited in our flag drop box throughout the year are burned, pursuant to the U. S. Flag Code and Resolution 440 of

Ebenezer, Emmanuel, and Yarbrough Construction Projects

  Late summer is a traditional time to schedule outdoor construction and building improvement projects.  Cooler temperatures accompanied by Daylight Saving Time sunlight, make labor hours efficient.  Following are three September 17-18, 2024, displays of such efforts in Morrison, IL, within four blocks of each other.  Maintenance, new construction, and

Successful 28th Paint the Town Event

  CAPA (Children’s Art Preservation Association) hosted its 28th Paint the Town event, in Morrison, IL.  This family festival for the visual arts occurred on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with between 1200-and-1300 outlined squares and a few circles available for painting.  Musicians, a magician, a balloon artist, and great food

2024 Harvest Hammer Short Results and Photos

  Editor’s note:  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photos, with the exception of the first. The Morrison, IL, Rotary Harvest Hammer 5K & Duathlon, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, was open to race fans spanning eight decades of age groups.  Race information is available on this website https://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=78334#racetop. Events