Tracy Henson submitted this report and photo. On Saturday, May 23, 2015, 16 Seahorses traveled to the Duis Center in Sterling, IL, to swim in the Spring Sprint Meet. The swimmers swam in just two age groups, either 12 and Under or the Open Division. The Seahorses came away with […]
Mary Kay “Minnie” Smothers, 69, of Prophetstown, IL, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Sauk Valley Senior Living in Rock Falls, IL. Minnie was born March 2, 1946, in Prophetstown, to Burdette V. and Mary V. (Conery) Hansen. She married Richard Smothers. Minnie was employed by General Electric in Morrison, […]
As the AUSP Thomson, IL, correctional facility prepares for full operation, new staff positions must be filled. An upcoming opportunity exists to investigate the position of Correctional Officer. The Federal Bureau of Prisons will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, to inform the public about the position […]
Evelyn C. Reynolds, 83, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton. Born August 7, 1931, in Fulton, she was a daughter of George and Undean (Balk) Van Zuiden. She married Harold Reynolds in 1948. He preceded her in death in 1987. Evelyn […]
Morrison Park Board will meet Thursday, June 25, 2015, at the Kelly Park pavilion, High Street, Morrison, IL, at 7:00 p.m. In case of rain, the meeting will be at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, in the lower-level Conference Room. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call/Attendance […]
On the second Thursdays in June, July, and August, Fulton will be havingand event free to the community called Fulton Summer Nights. The theme thisyear is “It’s A Family A Fair with small carnival games and prizes. On June11, 2015 the Kiwanis Club and the Chamber will be working together […]
The Free Community Meal and Open Mic Night at First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2015, has been cancelled. The volunteers are busy with Vacation Bible School this week. The next Free Community Meal will be on Thursday, July 30, from […]
Kindly send your photographs of the severe storm damage from the evening of Monday, June 22, 2015, to stephanie@thecity1.com. Please include an address or approximate location. The Editor will remain out of the office Wednesday, June 24, 2015, to deal with tree damage. However, readers may leave a message at […]
On Monday, June 8, 2015, the City of Morrison Council convened at 6:58 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Michael Blean, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, Dave Helms, Vernon Tervelt, […]
Following is State legislative information from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. In Springfield, IL, both chambers convened on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, per their plan to meet once-a-week while there is no State Budget. The Senate convened a Committee of the Whole to discuss the impact of a property tax […]
The public is invited to Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, for a special event. KidsBlast will have a petting zoo from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. The church is located at 300 W. South Street, Morrison, IL. There is no charge for this event. Come and join the […]
This year’s solstice, considered the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, occured at 12:38 p.m. today, Sunday, June 21, 201. Happy summer!
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” visits Odell Public Library on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, beginning 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. This daredevil, tongue-in-cheek film by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas takes off like a shot and runs at a breakneck pace until the […]
Mayan proverb: “In the baby lies the future of the world….His[/Her] father must take him[/her] to the highest hill to see what his[/her] world is like.”
On Monday, June 22, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers and Department Heads Consent Agenda […]