Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the press release and took the staff photo. Not all employees are in the photo. Morrison[, IL,] High School opened on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, under new Principal David Mills, with anxiety and excitement rising from the possibilities that lie before these students. MHS Instructional […]
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. […]
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, 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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, 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 […]
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 […]
Whiteside County Fair attendees would do well to begin Thursday morning, August 17, 2023, with a visit to The Loft on Main gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL. “Third Thursday” [of each month] is a welcoming time, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. prior to the doors […]
Written by Assitant Editor Jerry Lindsey The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on Monday, August 14, 2023, without Alderwoman Mahaffey in the chambers. The major portion of the time was filled with Aldermen’s opinions of the potential options for altering the traffic requirement, of the intersection of U. S. Route […]
Mary Jo Gooley, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Mary Jo was born June 9, 1950, in Morrison, to Harry and Mary Josephine (Sharer) Schipper. She was educated in the Garden Plain grade schools and was a 1968 […]
Many of us in Morrison, IL, have lost trees due to storms and disease. Morrison Garden Club would like to help encourage residents to replace some of those trees. The club is sponsoring a tree planting reimbursement program this fall. We will reimburse “up to $50” for one tree that […]