The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, November 11, 2022. Arrests: On Sunday, November 13, 2022, Morrison Police arrested Dustin L. Hansen, age 35 of Clinton, IA, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Carroll County, for Contempt of Court. Hansen was transported to the Whiteside County […]
As its annual duty, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, American Legion Post 328 honored America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of Country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. It was 32 degrees, and 32 people were in attendance. Beginning […]
As millions of motorists hit the road to celebrate Thanksgiving, Illinois law enforcement will be working around the clock to make sure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving safely. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police to remind motorists to […]
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on November 17, 2022, (before the gallery doors open) from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female community members are invited to relax in conversation. This month, enjoy free Keurig coffee K-cups, hot apple cider, cookies, […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the results. Morrison High School hosted the the season opening of Girls Basketball, on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The final score was Morrison 26, Orangeville (Warren, IL,) 49. Scores by quarter were MORRISON 5 – 3 – 9 – 9 = 26; […]
Columnist Marilyn vos Savant offered her readers a challenge: create a sentence of 26 words, each starting with a different letter of the alphabet. About 2000 responded. Will you accept her challenge? Thecity1.com will publish any qualifying sentence from our viewers, on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Email your linguistic effort […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on Monday, November 14, 2022, with all members in attendance. They approved the presented Consent Agenda that included the following.A) October 24 City Council meeting minutesB) Bills payable presentedC) Planning & Zoning meeting minutesD) Referred Solar Farm […]
Mark Shepard, 62, of Fulton, IL, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at his home. Mark was born September 28, 1960, in Red Bud, IL, to Stanley K. and Rose M. (Honn) Shepard. He attended the Fulton school system until enlisting in the United States Navy. Mark served as a […]
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) awarded $2000 in grant funds to April House Childrens’ Advocacy Center. They have recently relocated to 101 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. For 20+ years, April House has been working with a team of professionals, giving children a voice to the sexual abuse, physical abuse, […]
Luanne Bruckner submitted the press release and photo. The Thomson, IL, Lions Club has erected a plaque at the York Community Library to commemorate the charter members. Thomson Lions Club was organized on July 22, 1957. The Club was sponsored by Morrison Lions Club and consisted of the following members. […]
On Monday, November 7, 2022, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots, for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) County and Urban County Committee elections, to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the Country. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these committee members, who make important decisions about […]
Morrison Historical Society invites area citizens to a presentation featuring over 200 rural schools in Whiteside County. Those who attended a one-room schoolhouse will enjoy this topic. Come reminisce or share your story. The final program of the Morrison Historical Society 2022 series will begin at 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 28, 2022. Arrests: On Sunday, November 6, 2022, at approximately 1:16 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Coty A. Mitchell, age 34 of Dixon, IL, near the intersection of Bishop Road and E. […]
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chairman Sean Patrick Maloney issued the following statement on Eric Sorensen’s win, in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. “Congratulations to Eric Sorensen on this hard-fought victory and for keeping this competitive district blue. As a meteorologist, Eric has earned the trust […]
Join Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., for an interesting program: “A Fire of Straw in Bureau County.” The Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, is the location. There is no fee to attend and refreshments will be served. Our […]