Brownie Sale to Aid Local Animals

On Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Brownie Troops 1372 and 1395 will have a garage and bake sale at 307 S. Base Street, Morrison, IL.  All proceeds go to help local animals.  This “Take Action Project” will finish their Girl Scout Journeys.  

3:00 p.m. Cross Walk

The traditional Cross Walk on Good Friday, April 18, 2014, will begin at 3:00 p.m., instead of noon, to allow school children to attend. Participants will begin at the entrance to Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.

Egg Hunt at Pleasant View April 16

The Annual Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., for children age ten and under.  Bring a container and means of taking photos with the Easter Bunny..

Stop at McDonald’s from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Today, April 7, 2014, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., McDonald’s restaurant, 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will hold a community “Family Fun Night” event and share 20% of the sales during this time period.  The public can participate in the Morrison High School Wresting fundraiser, while enjoying a snack, beverage,

Family Request for Mike Green’s Visitation

This request is from Karla Green:  “For those of you planning on coming to Mike’s visitation, please wear your Morrison or Cubs apparel to commemorate Mike.”  The visitation is Friday, April 4, 2014, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Morrison Chapel, Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, 402 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.

Learn About Windsor Manor-Assisted Living

Tonight, Thursday, March 20, 2014, there will be two informational meetings held at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, to explain the soon-to-open Windsor Manor-Assisted Living facility.  Choose to attend at 4:30 or 6:30 p.m.  Call 815-772-4031 to reserve a time.  The facility will open in July

Thecity1.com is Back

After a week without access to thecity1.com, the site has been repaired.  We also upgraded to a new version of our content management system.  Thanks ever so much to those who sympathized and contacted us during the days of inactivity.  It is such a pleasure to “work” for you again.

Daylight Saving Time Begins March 9

A welcome sign of Spring’s approach is Daylight Saving Time, which begins Sunday, March 9, 2014.  Reset all time pieces and appliances ahead one hour on Saturday evening, March 8, or on Sunday.  Don’t forget vehicle clocks and watches not currently worn.  Smartphones will adjust themselves while you sleep. 

Aid Firemen: Clear Snow from Fire Hydrants

It was suggested that Morrison, IL, residents and business owners assist the Fire Department, by clearing snow away from fire hydrants in front of their homes/buildings.  It would be problematic if firemen had to shovel snow to locate hydrants, prior to putting out a blaze.  Do your civic duty for

Free Throw Competition Cancelled

Due to weather conditions, the Knights of Columbus have cancelled their Free Throw Competition at Morrison Junior High School.  It was to take place at noon on Sunday, January 26, 2014.