Register for Paint the Town by Friday and Save

  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

The Browns Return Midweek to Spring Valley

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes back The Browns to the outdoor stage on Thursday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the Valley for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be taken. The Browns are from LeMars, IA. They

The Mulkins Family Sings September 3

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Mulkins Family to the outdoor stage, on Sunday September 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Come out and listen to this talented family in our beautiful outdoor setting. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.

Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP Is Moving

Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP is proud to announce that Thursday, August 24, 2023, will be the last time we distribute food at our current location, 200 W. Knox Street, located in the north side of Morrison United Methodist Church. On Thursday, August 31, which is the 5th Thursday of

Corrine E. Ohlwine (1932 – 2023)

Corrine E. Ohlwine, 90, of Milledgeville, IL, died on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at KSB Hospital of Dixon, IL. She was born on October 14, 1932, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Mathew P. and Sylvia V. (Dyson) Swanson. She married Orville D. Ohlwine on October 27, 1957, in Sterling,

Paint the Town T-Shirt Artist Features an Artist

As the creator and host of the PBS series, “The Joy of Painting,” Bob Ross was a fixture on television for over a decade, where–for 30 minutes each week–he taught us to paint. Ross made art and painting accessible to anyone, to learn from the comfort of their living room.

August 19 Demolition Derby Results

Editor’s note: Photos will be emailed to drivers upon request, at no cost: stephanie@thecity1.com. POWER WHEELS DERBY Prior to the 7:00 p.m. main attraction, the Power Wheels Derby began with a passel of young drivers; ages three-to-“eight or nine” are eligible.  Generally, they drive around for several minutes, some tapping

August 15 Fair Winners in Four Classes

August 15, 2023, Fair Results are listed. All towns are in Illinois unless noted. 23-02/ JUNIOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Gabriella E. Abell of Tampico earned Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Grains Division, with Katelyn M. Temple of Fulton earning Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Vegetable Division, at the 152th Annual Whiteside

Timothy A. Carmichael (1974 – 2023)

Timothy A. Carmichael, age 49, died on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. He was born in Geneseo, IL, on June 26, 1974, to Patrick Carmichael and Joyce (Bloomquist) Carmichael, and was the eldest of two children. Tim enjoyed building things and

Upcoming Morrison Swim Lessons

Swim lessons will meet once a week for four weeks. Lessons will be on Tuesdays. Sign up now for an upcoming monthly session:September 5-26October 3-31November 7-28. Choose between the following times:Pre-School Lessons (Ages 3-5) at 4:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m., or 5:45 p.m.School Age Lessons (Ages 6+): 6:15 p.m. or 6:45

August 11 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrest was made and Citations issued since Friday, August 11, 2023. Arrest: On Thursday, August 17, 2023, at approximately 11:25 a.m., the Morrison Police Department responded to a Stalking No Contact Order Violation at 300 ½ E. Park Street. During the investigation, it was discovered Nicholas Larkey, age

August 15 Whiteside County Fair

Following are the Tuesday, August 15, 2023, bicycle winner, Editor interviews, and photos. Bike Winner Generous sponsors donate six bicycles to lucky youngsters during Fair Week. On Tuesday, August 15, Landon Wunderlich, age 9, of Tampico, chose a royal blue bike. It was donated by Kophamer & Blean Realty, 118

Betty Joann Vroman (1939 – 2023)

Betty Joann Klockenga Meier Vroman passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Rock River Hospice in Sterling, IL. Betty Jo was born on December 9, 1939, at Sterling Community Hospital in Sterling, IL. Betty Jo went to Geneseo, IL, Schools, graduating in 1958. She was in 4-H for ten years,

Mark A. Spangler (1958 – 2023)

Mark A. Spangler, 65, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home in Fulton. Mark was born March 30, 1958 in Clinton, IA to Leonard H. and Lois A. (Engelkens) Spangler. He was educated in the Fulton grade schools and was a 1976 graduate of Fulton High

AL Flag Retirement Ceremony September 24

The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, maintains a Flag Drop Box, for U. S. Flags that have served their useful purpose. This includes tattered, faded, ripped, stained, or torn flags. Other flags (POW/MIA, Illinois, etc.) that are retired may also be turned in. Collected flags will be burned