Recreation

Legislation from State Representative Tony McCombie, Savanna, IL, will soon make acquiring licensing to fish, hunt, and camp in Illinois easier, for veterans and active-duty members of the military.  HB4680 amended the Department of Natural Resources Civil Administrative Code, Fish and Aquatic Life Code, and the Wildlife Code, so that

The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service remind everyone about Closed Areas and No Hunting Zones, on the Upper Mississippi River Refuge in Pools 12, 13, and 14.  These areas cover a small percentage of the Refuge and are subject to special regulations, relating to access and waterfowl hunting.  The

Prophetstown[, IL,] Park District Rec Center and Swimming Pool will offer a Certified Lifeguard class at the facility, 410 Riverside Drive.  Tentative date are Monday, July 12, and Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the drawing for Potter’s Marsh waterfowl hunting sites will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in the parking lot of Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center, 7071 Riverview Road, Thomson, IL. The application/drawing process will be adjusted, so that COVID-19 safety guidelines

This year, Children’s Art Preservation Association (CAPA) will host Saturday art events each month.  Because Main Street is under reconstruction, we created multiple, smaller events throughout Summer 2021.  The theme is “Diggin’ Art.”  Events will be at five parks in Morrison, IL.  Please note the park for your event.

Come join us at The Heritage Bluegrass Festival, on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at one of the greatest natural amphitheaters in the area, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, in Fulton, IL.  Gates open at 10:00 a.m.; music starts at 11:00.  From 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., you will

Thursday, June 17, 2021, was an idyllic, summer day.  Gillian and Wren West seized the opportunity to create a Lemonade Stand fundraiser, at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Mother Kelly West stated, “It was 100% their idea.  They raised $20!”  The money they raised will benefit the future Bark

Jill Kaufman will hold a Moving Sale from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at her home, 407 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.  She lives opposite Morrison First Baptist Church, near the entrance to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation.  She experienced the passing of three family members recently.  Kaufman is in possession of

Below are 55 Morrison City Wide Garage Sale listings, for Friday, June 11, and Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Morrison IL.

State Representative Tony McCombie announced her Spring 2021 photo contest of People and Places.  Participants will be asked to submit a photo that best represents the People and Places of the District.  The winning photo from each category will be displayed in Rep. McCombie’s Springfield and Rock Falls, IL, offices.

Registration is open for Odell Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program, “Reading Colors Your World.”  This free program–generously sponsored by United Way of Whiteside County–is open to any child pre-school age through 8th grade.  Register your readers online by visiting Odell’s website or Facebook page.

The Editor drove along Crosby Road, leading to the entrance to Morrison-Rockwood State Park, on Monday, May 24, 2021, a week prior to Memorial Day.  Arrayed along a stone wall were eight, colorful flags, both patriotic and military service branches.  They fluttered in the breeze, attracting deserved recognition.  Hence this