Local Firefighter Rob Hudson is shown receiving a cash donation from Shell Express Lane/Johnson Oil Company Manager Pat Weidel on Friday, December 12, 2014. Hudson was the Committee Chair of the Morrison Fire Department’s fifth annual “Caring for Our Community” toy drive. The convenience store/gas station is located at 651
Mike Nice of Morrison, IL, submitted the following photos to share with you. ‘Tis the season again for our viewers to share in the visual appeal of thecity1.com, by submitting their winter images. Be part of the fun, even if you are wintering in a warm part of the world
Trent L. Bush, a partner with Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C., 202 E. Fifth Street, P. O. Box 400, Sterling, IL, has been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to the Supreme Court e-Business Policy Advisory Board. He is one of three practicing attorneys appointed to the 18-member board.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015, is movie day at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The new year begins with the Oscar winning film, “The King’s Speech,” beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room. The drama takes us to England during the time of the abdication of
Best wishes for a year highlighted by good health, opportunities, prosperity, and pleasant surprises. Others have sent you their thoughts. “Celebrate what you want to see more of,” Tom Peters. “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better
Petition circulation began Tuesday, September 23, 2014, for candidates wishing to run–or rerun–for the offices of Aldermen in Wards 1 through 4, in the City of Morrison, IL. Aldermen Michael Blean (Ward 1) and Scott Connelly (Ward 4) submitted petitions to run for another four-year term. Aldermen Leo Sullivan and
City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen offered this information regarding the effective date of the Morrison, IL, 1% City Sales Tax. “The 1% sales tax goes into effect Wednesday, July 1, 2015, not Thursday, January 1.” In addition, “The City’s understanding is that the Illinois Department of Revenue notifies retailers of the
“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one,” advises Brad Paisley. How will you begin your 2015 book?
The Morrison Seahorse Swim Team achieved many goals at the Byron Turkey Shoot on Saturday, November 22, through Sunday, November 23, 2014, in Byron, IL. Fifteen Seahorses made the trip to this eventful meet, where they swam 56 Lifetime Best Swims and had 63 Top-Eight finishes. The following four Seahorses
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 19, 2014. Arrests: On Sunday, December 21, 2014, Morrison Police received a complaint of an Order of Protection violation. The protected person is a 16-year-old female juvenile of Morrison, IL. As a result of
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes
De Immigrant Volunteer Millers have sponsored monthly programs at the Windmill Cultural Center for the last five years, with attendance increasing each year. The millers will continue monthly programs in 2015 with an array of educational, historical, cultural, and musical opportunities. Programs have been organized by the Volunteer Millers with
The City of Morrison, IL, Rec Program is in place to begin January leagues for adults in coed volleyball, ping pong, and lap swimming. Basketball and wrestling are available for youth from first through fourth grades. Volunteer coaches are needed for basketball. The wrestling program will be supervised by Matt
Managers of Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, and Morrison Friends Food Pantry met for a short ritual at the store Friday, December 19, 2014. A check for $580 was presented to support the Food Pantry by Sullivan’s Foods Manager Dan Baker, right, and Assistant Manager Jeramie Reatherford,