Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report and photos. Sporting events are determined by a final score, but the numbers included in the stats often tell the story of the contest. That was the situation when the Morrison Mustangs visited the Spring Valley Hall Red Devils, on Friday evening, September […]
City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen announces an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, regarding the Genesee Court Bridge replacement. The public is invited to attend this open house style meeting, at Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Project Engineers will be available […]
A car wash fundraiser is planned from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Sunday September 19, 2021, to help send a local youngster to the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Convention in 2022. The location is Super Wash, Inc., 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Emmerson is the son of Anthony […]
Editor’s note: Brian Bartoz, MHS Driver Education and American Government Teacher, supplied the top two photos. Three community events share one day of athleticism, canine-themed activities, and a Main Street Rock the Block Party, in Morrison, IL. Rotarian Kathy Schmidt reported on Friday, September 17, 2021, that 266 people had […]
Did you know the COVID-19 and flu vaccines can be administered at the same time, or close together? There are no restrictions for when you receive these important vaccines. COVID-19 shots are given daily at the CGH Medical Center Main Clinic ENT Department, in Sterling, IL, from 8:30 a.m. to […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 10, 2021. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-12-2021 Conceptione N. Harvey 28 Harvey, IL Speeding 9-16-2021 John W. Rose 40 Morrison, IL Excessive […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. The Morrison City Council opened the Monday, September 13, 2021, session with a topic brought to the Council by Mayor Scott Vandermyde, from a suggestion by a citizen. It concerned creating an Ordinance regulating headstone height, in the northwest section of Grove Hill […]
On Thursday, September 16, 2021, Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie discussed her support for “transparency and accountability before school closures.” She described the need for House Bill 1785, which was co-sponsored by McCombie this Spring and signed into law by Governor J. B. Pritzker this Summer. McCombie made no bones […]
Morrison High School Golf Team attended a Triangular Meet at Baker Park in Kewanee, IL, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The results follow. Sterling Newman Comets: 164–Kyle Wolf (40), Jacob David (41), Logan Palmer (41), and Carson Palmer (42) Kewanee Boilermakers: 179–Lucas Ensley (42), Chaz Reed (43), Emmitt Brokaw (47), […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and submitted a team photo. The Morrison Mustang Golf team hosted two teams of Tigers, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Deer Valley Golf Course. The triangular meet included the Sherrard Tigers and the Princeton Tigers with both visitors topping the host Mustangs. […]
Diana Mae “Aunt Di” Bailey, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Diana was born on December 12, 1935, in rural Erie, IL, the daughter of George and Dora (Nicely) Ballard. She graduated from Erie High School. On March […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photographs. Marie Popkin submitted the team statistics. The evening at E. M. Bud Cole Field held all of the features of hope for the Morrison Mustangs, to generate some offense that had been lacking in games one and two. The […]
Editor’s note: This Facebook commentary was posted on Morrison Junior Tackle page, describing the Saturday, September 11, 2021, game at Morrison Sports Complex. Photos were taken by thecity1.com Assistant Editor, Jerry Lindsey. Another great battle today for the Jr. Mustangs as they faced off against the Erie/Prophetstown Panthers. The 7th/8th […]
During the “Rock the Block” celebration on Saturday, September 18, 2021, visit The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to “create-and-take” a rock painting. The event is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. All outside activities are free to the public. Inside the gallery, watch various artists demonstrate […]
Morrison Community Unit School District #6 seeks applicants for the position of Paraprofessional/Student Aide, at Southside Grade School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Click this link for details about applying.