Join us at Morrison-Rockwood State Park’s Lake Carlton, on Saturday, September 10, 2022, for the Youth Fishing Derby. Presented by the Whitesde County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol, registration begins at 8:30 a.m. A parent or guardian must sign for each child. The fishing contest is open to all youth
On Monday, September 5, 2022, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will embark on her final Heartland Tour across Northwest and Central Illinois. She will present checks for Federal funds secured for local projects; complete two, Cheri on Shift job shadowing stops; hold a ceremony renaming the Galesburg, IL, Post Office. A significant
Mick Welding submitted this press release. Photos are from thecity1.com files. Join Morrison Rotary Club for a morning walk or run on Saturday, September 17, or come cheer for your friends and family members, during the 34th Annual Harvest Hammer Duathlon. As of Thursday, September 1, 2022, we have 69
Planning for Paint the Town – 25th Anniversary Rewind is currently in its final stages. On Saturday, September 17, 2022, artists of all ages paint Morrison, IL, streets. The success of Paint the Town is a culmination of almost a year of planning. From its conception in the mid-1990s, every
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this review and took the photos. On Saturday, August 27, 2022, the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, was the center of sunshine, memory sharing, and smiles, as Emmanuel Church sponsored their 9th Annual Car Show. With classic vehicles arriving from as
Multiple pleasant activities will take place on Sunday, September 18, 2022, on Main Street, Morrison, IL. Begin your downtown day with breakfast by Coach Tom Drosopoulos and his High School Wrestlers. The young men will host their Annual Pancakes & Paintings fundraiser, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The menu includes
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community event on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Honoring Our First Responders is an outdoor worship service in the parking lot. It will begin at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this tribute to Firefighters, Police Officers, Sheriff’s
Multiple pleasant activities will take place on Sunday, September 18, 2022, on Main Street, Morrison, IL. There will be activities inside and outside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street. The gallery will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
Offered for rent in Morrison, IL, is this attractive one-story, two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium, with attached two-car garage and paved driveway. It is available Thursday, September 1, 2022. To arrange an immediate private viewing, contact the owner at 815-772-4928. Built in 2008, this dwelling is one-of-a-pair of joined condos, located on
Over 560 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, IL, this August. Included among the graduates was Kay Smith of Morrison, IL, who earned a Bachelor of General Studies in General Emphasis. NIU offers more than 100 courses of study while serving a diverse and international student
Commemorative, brick pavers add to the appeal of Morrison Bark Park’s entrance. The venue is open as of Friday, August 26, 2022. Click here to see the fencing project. In July, On the Move With Parks and Recreation purchased bricks from River City Stone, Moline, IL, and had them delivered
Jesse Sanchez and his Boxer-Lab mix dog, Rocky, were invited by the Editor into the big dog run, on Friday morning, August 26, 2022. Sanchez claimed Rocky was tired from their long walk and doubted he would run. Not so. He galloped toward the Editor when called! Rocky is the
Three area United Methodist Churches will host a combined Celebration Service and Potluck meal, on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Members of the public also are cordially invited to the 10:00 a.m. service. Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is the host church. Please note, the original outdoor
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted earlier event photos. After a three-year hiatus, Paint the Town, Morrison, IL’s family festival for the visual arts, will return on Saturday, September 17, 2022. In 2019, Paint the Town’s 25th anniversary, the event experienced its first rain-out. The event was cancelled in 2020 and
Editor’s note: This letter was submitted Wednesday, August 17, 2022. The photo is from thecity1.com files. Family and Friends, My email was incorrect in a previous message. It should be epannier@mediacombb.net. (Some of you have the corrected email.) Quick update: I am back at my home, with assistance from my