Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host three Lenten Fish Fridays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The first date is Friday,
The Department of Interior and Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement visited Illinois and announce Funding for Coal Communities. Millions of dollars in new investments [will come] from President Joseph Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda. Monies will be used to clean up abandoned coal mines and create jobs, according
Athletic Director Gregg Dolan writes, “The Morrison High School Boys Basketball game against Erie-Prophetstown tonight, Thursday, February 15, 2024, has been adjusted, due to E-P not having enough players to field a Junior Varsity team.The Mustangs will play a Varsity only game, starting at 6:00 p.m.”
Do you desire a unique gift for a loved on? Visit The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Look for wearable art; utilitarian art; decorative art; functional art. Remember to visit the gallery on Thursday, February 15, during the morning, Third Thursday coffee hours. The Loft on
To the Editor of thecity1.com: Bald eagles were at the edge of extinction many years ago. In 1963, there were only 417 known nesting pairs in the lower 48 states. Loss of food sources and habitat and illegal shooting were major factors. Government intervention in the early 1970s led to
As the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday services will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the following six Morrison, IL, churches. The public is welcome to attend any service, morning or evening. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, offers a 7:00 p.m. message, a choir, Imposition of
The Sunday, February 11, 2024, Super Bowl LVIII football game exemplified what I admire about athletes. Well-matched skill sets and strengths were stymied by analytical defenders. Most yardage gains were short, but progressive, as both teams drove to their goal posts. There weren’t breakaway, long-yardage runs to a goal. During
The press release was submitted by President Leveda Ashlin. During 2023, Morrison Charitable Food Pantry, NFP, finalized the 30-year-long dream of owning a building. We signed the contract to purchase the former Hilltop Lanes bowling alley on June 26. While we may have had a few erratic heart beats upon
Timber Lake Playhouse announces auditions for children, teens, and adults for their upcoming 2024 Season. They will cast local performers for a variety of performance opportunities. Roles are available for ages 6-to-106 to perform ensemble roles in “The Nerd,” “Footloose,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “Anything Goes,” as well as
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Morrison Community Hospital Marketing Director Mick Welding wrote, “We couldn’t help being so excited over this generous, hand made donation, from an area High School student. “What a special donation we received! Stella Ashdown, Fenton, IL, [right,] crocheted some soft and f[luff]y animals, to give
Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform a Family Concert at 2:00 p.m. in the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Geneseo Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, February 17, 2024. Titled “Mystics and Fantasy,” the program will include 1. “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” made famous by a Disney movie 2. some legends of King
For Football fans, anticipation is building for a post-season game, on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV, is the venue. The San Francisco 49ers will meet the Kansas City Chiefs. They faced each other in Super Bowl LIV in 2019; the Chiefs won 31-20. Even casual
Morrison, IL, Dunlap Masonic Lodge #321 will host a Trivia Night event at Denny-O’s, 307 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL, on Saturday, March 2, 2024. This popular, interactive fundraiser will support the Lodge’s charitable funding. Each year, Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl Team is one of the beneficiaries of Masonic
Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will hold its January meeting and program on Sunday, February 11, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The location is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. The public is cordially invited to attend; there is no charge. Wolf Koch and his wife
Join staff at Odell Public Library for an opportunity to learn about local programs and resources, for young children. A free, drop-in, Early Childhood Resource Fair is planned for Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Child-friendly