Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Saturday, September 16, the skies cleared from a cloudy, damp morning, and the street dried. Artists surfaced to register to spend the afternoon on Main Street. Registrations totaled 890 in the first hour and evolved to surpass the 1100 mark as
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article and took the photos. The Annual Morrison Rotary Kids’ Runs were held as part of the 2023 Harvest Hammer Races, on Saturday, September 16, 2023. 2023 Rotary Kids’ Run Race Winners WEE Run Boys: Girls: FUN Run Boys: Girls: CHALLENGE Run Boys: Girls:
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) endorsed recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), for the newly FDA-approved COVID-19 shots for everyone over the age of six months. Federal agencies have given the green light for updated mRNA vaccines developed by Moderna
Judith Holesingser’s program for Morrison Historical Society, on Sunday, September 17, 2023, will inform guests about “Why Beekeeping” is vital and enjoyable. The public is invited to her PowerPoint presentation; no live bees will be present. Morrison’s Heritage Museum is located at 202 E. Lincolnway, with access from the ramp
Kellie Kohl is the recipient of an upcoming benefit event, on Saturday, September 20, 2023, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The hours of this family-friendly event are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Those unable to attend can offer their support for Kellie. Make a monetary donation;
Editor’s note: Friday, September 15, 2023, is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Established in 1979, by President Jimmy Carter’s signing a proclamation, the third Friday of September continues as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Below is a reprinted 2021, Clay County, FL, feature that informs us of the woman who began this
Paint the Town 2023 is brought to Morrison, IL, through tiered giving, from a plethera of the generous sponsors. Many businesses will display a sponsor window sign–labeled with the appropriate artist or friend. This is recognition of their support of Children’s Art Preservation Committee (CAPA.) Make a point to thank
Editor’s note: Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the team photo, and present Coach Rayn Darsidan supplied the Cheers’ names. The 21st class of inductees into the Morrison Athletic Hall of Fame was introduced prior to the Morrison, IL, Football game on Friday, September 8, 2023, at E. M. “Bud” Cole
Paint the Town, in Morrison, IL, is a family festival for the visual arts. The event returns on Saturday, September 16, 2023, offering 1700 squares for painting. The entire downtown will be transformed again into an outdoor canvas of 5-foot squares. Each square will await the creative expressions of
Dear Editor: The Morrison City Council is considering various options for reconfiguring the intersection of Genesee Street and U. S. Route 30, including options that would a. remove the existing traffic signals b. make some sections adjacent to Route 30 one-way only c. even close a one-block stretch of Genesee
Morrison Rotary Club’s Harvest Hammer proceeds are used to fund local youth, education, and community projects. Listed below are generous 2023 sponsors who supported this annual event. Platinum: Allure of Sterling; CGH Medical Center; Kunes Auto Group of Morrison; Mertes & Mertes P.C.; Morrison Community Hospital; Ronald F. Coplan Law
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will present an enlightening program focused on “Sterling and Dixon in the Civil War.” The public is invited to attend, on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. Stay for refreshments afterwards. Tom Wadsworth will
Editor’s note: Photos are from thecity1.com files. The weekend of Saturday, September 16, 2023, will be exciting in the Morrison, IL, community. More information is available on The website www.harvesthammer.org. Register at www.getmeregistered.com and search for Harvest Hammer, Duathlon, and Color Run. Online registration ends Thursday, September 14, at midnight.
The family of the late Timothy A. Carmichael will host a Celebration of Life gathering, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The location is the main, hilltop pavilion at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, overlooking Lake Carlton. He died on Wednesday, August 16. All those who knew Tim
General Ulysses S. Grant will welcome the public on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the City of Morrison Community Room, inside Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. There is no fee to attend. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and the General’s talk begins promptly at 1:30. This