Nesti and Art: Select, Hang, and Arrange It

Are you interested in learning how to Select, Hang, and Arrange Art in your Home or Office?  Ned J. Nesti, Jr., former Morrison Junior High Art Instructor and Curator at the Loft, will demonstrate and discuss these three topics on ?, January ?, 2019, at The Loft on Main beginning

Christmas Walk Brought Cheer on a Damp Night

Editor’s note:  Those who prepared Parade entries my submit a photo and short description for publication on thecity1.com. It rarely happens, but on Saturday, December 1, 2018, threatening weather overruled the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade.  Lightning, thunder, and rain were the deciding factors to cancel the event at

2018 Christmas Services in Morrison

Christmas Eve and Christmas religious services at   Bethesda Lutheran Church  We will have one service on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24 at 5:00 p.m. This will be a candlelight service filled with plenty of carols, and the Bethesda Sr. Choir will provide special music as well.  

Enter Post Office Christmas Coloring Contest

Postmaster Christian Ogbebor wants to inform local children that, “We are having a Christmas coloring contest.  It will end Friday, December 21, 2018.  After which, a winner will be selected by the Morrison Post Office staff.  Copies of the drawing are available now, from the clerks at Morrison Post Office,

December 1 Christmas in the Canyon Cancelled

Wierenga’s Heritage Canyon, along with Andresen Nature Center, has cancelled the “Christmas in the Canyon” event for this Saturday, December 1, 2018.  The decision was made because of safety concerns, due to heavy snow resulting from a Sunday, November 25, storm.  With the volume of snow and the terrain at

MCH Auxiliary Treasure and Bake Sale December 7

The annual Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary Treasure and Bake Sale will take place on Friday, December 7, 2018, from 8:00 to 1:00 p.m., in the lobby.  The hospital is located at 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. We invite people to donate baked goods and/or new or gently-used items suitable

Helping Your Neighbor Efforts are Admirable

Morrison sent two city trucks and two workers (Mike Garland and Dan Quick.) Milledgeville officials were the ones who put out the call for help. They had great response and the volunteer crews were able to complete the cleanup in one day. (Thursday) Galen Wirth is the village president and

Nesti to Demonstrate How to Hang Art

The calendar, the weather, and catchy advertisements proclaim the holidays are near.  Everyone seems to have a shopping list filled with unique needs.  Come into The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, for ideas and creative gifts this Christmas.  Over 350 pieces of exhibited art are waiting

Christmas at The Loft on Main

Christmas has arrived at The Loft on Main!  Shelves are filled with an array of pottery, jewelry, glassware, woodwork, calendars, note cards, and Christmas cards.  Walls showcase colorful and creative art, including oil painting, acrylics, watercolors, and pen and ink drawings.  The Loft on Main is ready to help you

Join “The Gathering” at Odell on Deccember 11

To celebrate the Christmas season, Friends of Odell Public Library present “The Gathering,” starring Ed Asner and Maureen Stapleton, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, beginning at 2:00 p.m.  This 1977 made-for-TV drama won the Emmy for Outstanding Special Drama, because of its poignant story.  First shown on December 4, 1977,

Letter from Marc Adami

Dear Residents, The Whiteside Forum hosted Professor Kimberly Zarecor via teleconference on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Odell Public Library.  This was a first for us.  Her research and the topic she discussed with us is how small rural communities can “Shrink Smart.”  In other words, there are ways we

Drive Through Fire Department Toy Collection December 1

On Saturday, December 1, 2018, generous donors are invited to drive through the Morrison, IL, Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, with contributions for the Department’s annual “Caring for Our Community” toy drive.  From 9:00 a.m. to noon, bring unwrapped toys for children and teens of all ages.  Cash donations will

December 1 Christmas in the Canyon

On Saturday, December 1, 2018, from noon to 7:00 p.m., the Early American Crafters invite visitors to the Heritage Canyon buildings, at 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, bringing them to life with activities of the Christmas season.  Next door at 409 N. 4th Street, Andresen Nature Center will join in

November 23 Savanna Festival of Trees

The Savanna Historical Society, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL, hosts their annual event, The Festival of Trees, at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, from Friday, November 23, through Sunday, December 9, 2018.  Over 50 trees will be on display.  By popular demand, our 2018 Festival opens at 4:00 p.m.

November 21 Thanksgiving Eve Church Service

A community Thanksgiving Eve church service will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.  All residents are invited to share in gratefulness, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. LIncolnway, Morrison, IL. Pastor Ryan Sutton stated, “If you would like to join us in giving