Amazing Guitar Duo Patchouli Returns April 23

National touring guitar duo Patchouli is returning this spring to play a special concert.  Their performance will be at the City of Morrison Community Room in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The Duo has performed several times

Antique Tractor Show At Dutch Days

Entries are being sought for the Dutch Days Annual Antique Tractor and Implement Show in Fulton, IL, on May 1st and 2nd, 2015.  Visitors to Dutch Days will have ample opportunity to see the vintage tractors and implements over the two day period.  There will be two separate parades.  On

Eugene “Gene” E. Kuehl (1948 – 2015)

Eugene “Gene” E. Kuehl, 66, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, April 18, 2015, in his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after losing his courageous battle with cancer. Gene was born September 21, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Maurice J. and Elinor J. (Kraft) Kuehl. He was educated in the

Garden of the Month Starts in May

Does your garden need a new look?  Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener’s as we explore the different types of gardens. Participants will learn all about four season gardening: using native plants, creating a natural fairy garden, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, shade gardening, and historic gardens.  Don’t miss out

MCH Rehabilitation Department Recipient of Grant

Morrison Community Hospital Rehabilitation Department is very grateful to have received a grant from The Morrison Area Community Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase a treadmill to expand the rehabilitation services. Presenting the check on behalf of the MACF is Joe Mills. Pictured are Rehabilitation Director, Peter Becerra,

MCH Honors Volunteers

In honor of National Volunteer Week, the Morrison Community Hospital held a luncheon to recognize several of our devoted volunteers. Pictured here are several of our volunteers who assist seniors with noon lunches, push our cookie cart to visit our skilled care patients, their families and visitors, and other duties

River Cities Quilt Guild to Meet April 21

The River Cities Quilt Guild will be meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 North 9th Street, in Fulton, IL. The evening will begin with a short business meeting at 7:00 p.m., followed by show and tell/demonstrations by those present.The program for the April meeting will be

Morrison Mustangs Varsity Outlast Orion 10-9

Scoreboard operators were busy on Thursday as Morrison Mustangs Varsity and Orion combined for 19 runs. The game was back-and-forth heading into the fifth, with six lead changes.  The Mustangs eventually won the offensive battle 10-9 in seven innings.   The teams totaled 20 hits in the game. Morrison managed to

Fenton Wizards 4-H Club Donate to Resthave

The Fenton Wizards 4H club made wheelchair and walker bags for the residents at Resthave Nursing Home.The residents love them and thank the 4-H Club for thinking of them. Pictured are Berkley and Mallorie Eggers with Resident Marion Deets.

Editor on Vacation

The Editor will be on vacation from Friday, April 17, through Wednesday, April 29, 2015. There will be someone in the office on occasion to keep thecity1 up to date, so please leave press releases via email or hard copies under the door.

Relay For Life to Be Six-Hour Event

Relay For Life is a community event that celebrates survivorship, to provide hope to all that, with early diagnosis, cancer can be overcome.  Relay requires a team of eight-to-15 persons to fundraise in advance, participate in the walk, and celebrate life.  It is an event for all ages, sexes, nationalities,

Kate Henson Places at State

Five Morrison Seahorses Swim Club members qualified and made the trip to Pleasant Prairie, WI, to compete in the Illinois Swimming Short Course Age Group State Meet on Friday, March 13, through Sunday, March 15, 2015.  The Seahorses had a fantastic meet, as they swam 11-out-of-14 Lifetime Best times.  Skylar

P.E.O. Chapter FL March and April News

This report was submitted by LuAnne Navarra–P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary. On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, members of P.E.O.Chapter FL met  for a luncheon and meeting at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  A wonderful lunch was  prepared by Jane James, Nancy Vandermyde, Jan Kelly, and Jean Eggemeyer,

Sandwich Sale to Fund Africa Mission Trip

Stop for a quick lunch on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Morrison Tire Center, 318 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Linda Temple and Paula Rodriguez are having a Sandwich Sale to fund their Mission trip to Africa this year.  They will travel from Saturday,