Morrison Mustangs Varsity dropped a 13-1 decision to St. Bede on Friday, April 17, 2015. Braboy got it done on the bump on the way to a win. He allowed one run over five innings. He struck out six, walked two, and surrendered two hits.St. Bede increased its lead with
On Saturday, April 11th, 2015, the Junior Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge learned how to photograph wildlife. They received alot of helpful tips from other Steward photographers. One tip was that morning light is called the golden hour. They also worked on composition while using the “Rule of Thirds”.
Morrison High School Prom Queen and King candidates were elected by the student body with coronation scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2015. Pictured front (Left to Right) Andienne Banks, Emily Clark, Rachel Davis, Abby Noble, Brook Ryan, and Madison Tucker (junior attendant); back (Left to Right) Chance Bender, Noah Blacklock, Nick
The Historic Preservation Committee will meet Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at the Community Room at 6:30 P.M. Click here for Agenda.
National touring guitar duo Patchouli is returning this spring to play a special concert. Their performance will be at the City of Morrison Community Room in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The Duo has performed several times
Entries are being sought for the Dutch Days Annual Antique Tractor and Implement Show in Fulton, IL, on May 1st and 2nd, 2015. Visitors to Dutch Days will have ample opportunity to see the vintage tractors and implements over the two day period. There will be two separate parades. On
Eugene “Gene” E. Kuehl, 66, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, April 18, 2015, in his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after losing his courageous battle with cancer. Gene was born September 21, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Maurice J. and Elinor J. (Kraft) Kuehl. He was educated in the
Does your garden need a new look? Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener’s as we explore the different types of gardens. Participants will learn all about four season gardening: using native plants, creating a natural fairy garden, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, shade gardening, and historic gardens. Don’t miss out
Morrison Community Hospital Rehabilitation Department is very grateful to have received a grant from The Morrison Area Community Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase a treadmill to expand the rehabilitation services. Presenting the check on behalf of the MACF is Joe Mills. Pictured are Rehabilitation Director, Peter Becerra,
In honor of National Volunteer Week, the Morrison Community Hospital held a luncheon to recognize several of our devoted volunteers. Pictured here are several of our volunteers who assist seniors with noon lunches, push our cookie cart to visit our skilled care patients, their families and visitors, and other duties
The River Cities Quilt Guild will be meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 North 9th Street, in Fulton, IL. The evening will begin with a short business meeting at 7:00 p.m., followed by show and tell/demonstrations by those present.The program for the April meeting will be
Scoreboard operators were busy on Thursday as Morrison Mustangs Varsity and Orion combined for 19 runs. The game was back-and-forth heading into the fifth, with six lead changes. The Mustangs eventually won the offensive battle 10-9 in seven innings. The teams totaled 20 hits in the game. Morrison managed to
The Fenton Wizards 4H club made wheelchair and walker bags for the residents at Resthave Nursing Home.The residents love them and thank the 4-H Club for thinking of them. Pictured are Berkley and Mallorie Eggers with Resident Marion Deets.
The Editor will be on vacation from Friday, April 17, through Wednesday, April 29, 2015. There will be someone in the office on occasion to keep thecity1 up to date, so please leave press releases via email or hard copies under the door.
Relay For Life is a community event that celebrates survivorship, to provide hope to all that, with early diagnosis, cancer can be overcome. Relay requires a team of eight-to-15 persons to fundraise in advance, participate in the walk, and celebrate life. It is an event for all ages, sexes, nationalities,