Kellie Kohl is the recipient of an upcoming benefit event, on Saturday, September 20, 2023, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The hours of this family-friendly event are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Those unable to attend can offer their support for Kellie. Make a monetary donation;
Editor’s note: Friday, September 15, 2023, is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Established in 1979, by President Jimmy Carter’s signing a proclamation, the third Friday of September continues as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Below is a reprinted 2021, Clay County, FL, feature that informs us of the woman who began this
Paint the Town 2023 is brought to Morrison, IL, through tiered giving, from a plethera of the generous sponsors. Many businesses will display a sponsor window sign–labeled with the appropriate artist or friend. This is recognition of their support of Children’s Art Preservation Committee (CAPA.) Make a point to thank
Editor’s note: Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the team photo, and present Coach Rayn Darsidan supplied the Cheers’ names. The 21st class of inductees into the Morrison Athletic Hall of Fame was introduced prior to the Morrison, IL, Football game on Friday, September 8, 2023, at E. M. “Bud” Cole
Paint the Town, in Morrison, IL, is a family festival for the visual arts. The event returns on Saturday, September 16, 2023, offering 1700 squares for painting. The entire downtown will be transformed again into an outdoor canvas of 5-foot squares. Each square will await the creative expressions of
Dear Editor: The Morrison City Council is considering various options for reconfiguring the intersection of Genesee Street and U. S. Route 30, including options that would a. remove the existing traffic signals b. make some sections adjacent to Route 30 one-way only c. even close a one-block stretch of Genesee
Morrison Rotary Club’s Harvest Hammer proceeds are used to fund local youth, education, and community projects. Listed below are generous 2023 sponsors who supported this annual event. Platinum: Allure of Sterling; CGH Medical Center; Kunes Auto Group of Morrison; Mertes & Mertes P.C.; Morrison Community Hospital; Ronald F. Coplan Law
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will present an enlightening program focused on “Sterling and Dixon in the Civil War.” The public is invited to attend, on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. Stay for refreshments afterwards. Tom Wadsworth will
Editor’s note: Photos are from thecity1.com files. The weekend of Saturday, September 16, 2023, will be exciting in the Morrison, IL, community. More information is available on The website www.harvesthammer.org. Register at www.getmeregistered.com and search for Harvest Hammer, Duathlon, and Color Run. Online registration ends Thursday, September 14, at midnight.
The family of the late Timothy A. Carmichael will host a Celebration of Life gathering, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The location is the main, hilltop pavilion at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, overlooking Lake Carlton. He died on Wednesday, August 16. All those who knew Tim
General Ulysses S. Grant will welcome the public on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the City of Morrison Community Room, inside Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. There is no fee to attend. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and the General’s talk begins promptly at 1:30. This
Editor’s note: Options include Ribeye Sandwich $8; Pork Chop Sandwich $4; Brat Sandwich $3; Hot Dog $3. Bottled water and pop are $1, and chips are available for $.50. President Steve Davis writes, “Morrison Kiwanis Club had originally advertised that we would be having a sale at the corner of
Paint the Town, in Morrison, IL, is a family festival for the visual arts. The event returns on Saturday, September 16, 2023, offering 1700 squares for painting. The entire downtown will be transformed again into an outdoor canvas of 5-foot squares. Each square will await the creative expressions of
Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP is proud to announce that Thursday, August 24, 2023, will be the last time we distribute food at our current location, 200 W. Knox Street, located in the north side of Morrison United Methodist Church. On Thursday, August 31, which is the 5th Thursday of
Editor’s note: Photos will be emailed to drivers upon request, at no cost: stephanie@thecity1.com. POWER WHEELS DERBY Prior to the 7:00 p.m. main attraction, the Power Wheels Derby began with a passel of young drivers; ages three-to-“eight or nine” are eligible. Generally, they drive around for several minutes, some tapping