The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Monday, January 9, 2023. Arrests: On Sunday, January 15, 2023, at approximately 3:20 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Wall and Base Streets. As a result of this investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Logan B. […]
June E. Scudder, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Citadel in Sterling, IL, surrounded by her family. June was born June 13, 1940, in Dixon, IL, to Arlie and Sylvia (Sturdivant) Edwards. She was educated in the Franklin Grove Grade School and attended Morrison High […]
James J. Entwhistle, 76, of West Liberty, IA, died Monday, December 5, 2022, at Lantern Park Nursing Home in Coralville, IA. James was born March 28, 1946, in Morrison, IL, to Elmer S. and Lillian E. (Shaleen) Entwhistle. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1964 […]
Mark Hamstra, 64, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, January 16, 2023, at Allure of Sterling. Mark was born September 9, 1958, in Morrison, IL, to Ralph and Rena (Hook) Hamstra. He attended local area schools. Mark worked at Self-Help Enterprises in Sterling for 45 years. He was a baptized member […]
Jacklin Rose Bales, 73, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Friday, January 13, 2023, at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. Jacklin was born on March 27, 1949, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Dale S. and Rose (McCleary) Gibson. She married Dale Bales on September 16, 1966. He preceded her […]
Morrison Cub Scout Pack 328 held the annual Pinewood Derby, on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Fellowship Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Scout Master Eric Anderson stated the Pine Wood Derby likely began when Cub Scouting did, in 1930. At that time is was […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote these results. The Morrison Mustangs failed to get out of the corral as the Rockridge Rockets dominated play from the opening period. The Rockets captured a 63-29 win on Friday, January 13, 2023. player pts. player pts. McQueen 4 Bohnsack 4 M […]
Northern Illinois University announces its fall 2022 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the Colleges of […]
The Editor and her family will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World opening in Orlando, FL. Therefore, thecity1.com will be closed Saturday, January 14, through Saturday, January 21, 2023. Your press releases may be sent during this time, but they will not be published until the week of […]
Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan issued this press release, on Friday, January 13, 2023. “The Morrison High School Girls Basketball games with Fulton, IL, have been cancelled. There will not be a game next Tuesday, January 17. Fulton has cancelled all of their non-Conference games, because of not […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting, on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Blue Goose Run, 14609 Blue Goose Road, [rural] Sterling, IL. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for socializing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. The event is hosted by the City of Morrison; Kophamer and Blean Realty; […]
Lorraine J. “Punky” Norman, 94, of Asbury Court Living Facility in Des Plaines, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Asbury Court. Lorraine was born December 27, 1928, in Morrison, to Jessie and Louise M. (Arians) Knox. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. A strong opening quarter by the Morrison Fillies’ offense set the pace, for a win over the visiting Orion Chargers, on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Shelby Veltrop led all scores with 22 points, followed by younger sister Camryn with 18 points. player pts. […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Sterling, IL, Newman Lady Comets couldn’t sustain the strong inside scoring of the Morrison Filles and fell 60-29, at Morrison, on Tuesday, January 11, 2023. player pts. player pts. Bewer E. 3 Johns 9 Brewer B. 2 […]
Below are the Wrestling results from Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Morrison, IL. Morrison vs Mercer County106: Forfeit (MC) Forfeit (MOR)113: J. Vipond (MC) Forfeit (MOR)120: E. Monson (MC) Fall 1:19 W. Riffle (MOR)126: L. Milder (MOR) Forfeit (MC)132: Z. Milder (MOR) Forfeit (MC)138: C. Pruis (MOR) Maj. Dec. 10-2 […]