Okay, so we all know that Thanksgiving is between Halloween and Christmas. Still, somehow, we hyper-jump into Christmas as soon as the costumes and scary decorations get put away. Yes, most of us love Thanksgiving. In our next article this month, we will talk about the turkey and fixings. However, … Read More
It’s that time of year again when we get to come up with clever costumes and get the kids ready for trick or treating and Trunk or Treat, costume parties, and candy overloads. Halloween in Marshall! Halloween is one of the most celebrated events in the country. Parades are … Read More
All across America, people are getting their “German on” with local Octoberfests as we roll into fall. It has become a national tradition to celebrate the food and libations of Germany in October. But where and why did this tradition start? Well, obviously, in Germany, there is some fascinating history … Read More
If you are lucky enough to live in or near Marshall, Illinois, you don’t have to travel far to see all the splendor of our parks in Fall. Gone are the hot and humid days of Summer and, just like that, now comes the cool, dry air, the soft, gentle … Read More
It’s that time of year again, the third weekend in September, when Marshall, Illinois, pulls out all the stops for the Marshall Autumn Festival. This fantastic annual community event is always free to the public. Don’t miss one minute of the fun and excitement. Most events happen on the courthouse … Read More
Yes, it’s that time of year when everything turns into a pumpkin. While Marshall is gearing up for the big fall festival, Autumn Fest, which is only a month away, we will be preparing for our fall season favorites in the meantime. The excitement is mounting, and we will talk … Read More
As we roll into August, we feel the tremors of the end of the Summer nights here in Marshall, Illinois. Yes, it’s still hot, the town pool is still open, and we are still boating and swimming in the lakes of our beautiful parks, but we know Summer will soon … Read More
If you have never been to Marshall, Illinois, and love history, perhaps taking a day trip or a weekend getaway to Marshall should be on your to-do list. Not only will you find the world’s largest gavel sitting outside our historic Courthouse – yes, we do hold the Guinness Book … Read More
Where else would you rather be than in Marshall, Illinois, on the 4th of July? Nowhere, at least at night on the fourth, where the festivities will be at the Clark County Fairgrounds. The Marshall City Band will be tuning up and getting ready for an hour-long concert of patriotic … Read More
Yes, Juneteenth (short for June 19) has only been a national holiday since President Biden signed the holiday into law last year when he signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. It marks the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was added in 1983. This year, the … Read More