Did You See Santa Claus in His Sleigh Today?

Santa Claus toured Morrison, IL, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, and gave rides in his sleigh to a few residents. Thank you to Lana Nugent for capturing the E. Main Street moment.  Assistant Editor Jerry sent the photograph taken at Reshave Care & Rehabilitaion, 404 Maple Avenue. The Chamber of

Symphony Continues Young Artist Auditions

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Audition project will continue this season, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Auditions are open to High School musicians from Clinton and Jackson Counties in Iowa, and Whiteside and Carroll Counties in Illinois  They are scheduled for Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Entries are due

MMTA Cancels “A Christmas Carol” Production

Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) is disappointed to announce postponement of “A Christmas Carol,” produced as an on-air radio broadcast, set in the 1940s.  Productions had been set for Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, 2020.  Eric Phend stated, “We’ll do it again!” Current COVID-19 health restrictions prohibit use

Fright Night on Main Winners

Director LeAnn Schaefer stated, “In the face of COVID-19, Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce decided to hold our fall event in a different format….This year we promoted a series of Virtual Contests for children, adults, and businesses:  Costume, Pumpkin Decorating, and Door Decorating.” There was a Scavenger Hunt along Main

TLP Virtual Production: Christmas Special

Usher in the Holiday season with an unforgettable virtual holiday experience showcasing Timber Lake Playhouse’s flair for production.  Featuring nearly 20 Christmas songs and holiday fun, the TLP cast of singers and musicians will present a show that is perfect for the whole family and every audience. The production runs

SV Steam Offers Chili Special November 28

Jerry Lindsey wrote this press release. Sauk Valley Steam, a local 10-Under Girls Softball team, will offer a warm, delicious, Chili Supper, during the Saturday, November 28, 2020, Prophetstown Reverse Christmas Parade. Chili, Cinnamon Rolls, Apple Cider, and Hot Chocolate will be available via drive-through or carry-out. The convenient location

Trick-or-Treat 2020

Jerry Lindsey wrote this article; the Editor took the photo. October 31 always creates excitement for young and old alike, as they anticipate the fun and scary activities that accompany Halloween.  The year of 2020 has forced many adjustments to activities.  Halloween 2020 turned out to be no exception.  COVID-19

Emmanuel Reformed Church Trunk-or-Treat

Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. Halloween 2020 in Morrison brought out the ghost, dinosaurs, ballerinas, skeletons, and much more, as the winds calmed and temperatures reached 60 degrees.  Sidewalks were filled with families.  They joined young trick-or-treaters and enjoyed the opportunity to escape the confines of

WQPT Documentary on Women’s Voting Rights

WQPT-PBS for the Quad Cities Region premieres their newest documentary, “The Fight for the Women’s Vote.”  It will air Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 9:00 p.m. and repeat Thursday, November 12, at 8:00 p.m.  Written and produced by WQPT Director of Marketing and Local Content Lora Adams and edited by

Video Commercial Features Mary Paxton

Eight years ago, former Morrison, IL, resident Mary McMullen Paxton was featured in the first commercial for Seymour-Memreez Home Movies to DVD.  The commercial was remade and can be viewed on Aroundprophetstown.com or at this link:  https://www.aroundptown.com/a-star-is-born-video/. This business transfers tapes, films, slides, and audio material to digital format.  The

WHOA Excites Fairgrounds

Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. On Saturday, September 19, 2020, the Whiteside County Fairgrounds was active.  White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) held its 7th annual benefit horse show.  Riders of all ages from throughout the area enjoyed the sun and competition.

September 10 MMTA Auditions for “A Christmas Carol”

Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) is pleased to announce auditions for its future production, “A Christmas Carol,” produced as an on-air radio broadcast, set in the 1940s.  Charles Dickens’s novella was published December 19, 1843. Audiences will find the format similar to MMTA’s 2019 Christmas radio play, “It’s a Wonderful

Thomson Cancels Depot Days, Halloween and Christmas Parties

Meeting in joint session with quorums, the Thomson[, IL,] Depot Museum Committee and the Thomson Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to cancel events, due to the continuing threat of the COVID-19 virus.  These include Saturday, September 12, 2020, Depot Day and the Chamber Halloween and Christmas Parties “It’s better to

TLP to Provide Teen Apprenticeships

For the fourth year in a row, the Illinois Arts Council awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a grant, to create a paid apprentice program for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts.  TLP is accepting applications for the apprenticeship program through Monday, June 22, 2020. Operating in its

Whiteside County Fair Opening Still Undecided

Todd Mickley told thecity1.com Editor at 5:00 p.m., on Friday, June 12, 2020, “We have not decided yet [if the Whiteside County Fair will be cancelled.]  Waiting to see if there is any change for Illinois, by the end of June.  The Illinois State Fair hasn’t cancelled at this time.