On Friday, August 20, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 21 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 10 (under 20); 3 (20s); 3 (30s); 3 (40s); 1 (50s), 1 (60s.) There were five recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 7520; (3.9%); Daily Case Count of 21; Total Fatalities 174; […]
There has been some confusion about a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Rapid spread of the Delta variant and its dire effects has made people ask about the need for more protection. There are two categories of citizens and when they should get a third dose: Additional Doses for […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote these interviews. Dana Bass, Northside Special Education Dana Bass will be a new face for the preschoolers, but her experience and excitement to be teaching will easily create a positive bond with the kids. “I realized very young that I wanted to teach,” Dana noted. […]
Nicholas Ray Lowery, 40, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Morrison Community Hospital, in Morrison. Nicholas was born January 15, 1981, in Morrison, to Leonard Ray and Debra (Engelkens) Lowery. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools, and he was a graduate of Morrison High School. […]
Editor’s note: First Place winners who desire a complimentary copy of their trophy photo should email webmaster@thecity1.com. Include division and driver name. In the newly constructed Whiteside County Fair Grandstand all reserved seats, as well as separate bleachers, were filled with attendees eager to watch the Demolition Derby. Ninety-four cars […]
Every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m., we meet at Spring Valley Reformed Church to pray with, and for, one another. The location is 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. There are so many things that people are dealing with right now. We feel an obligation to ask our Lord to […]
Morrison Athletic Boosters has been chosen as the recipient of the Shell ExpressLane/Johnson Oil Co. gas station’s “Giving Pump Promotion.” For the months of August and September 2021, Shell will donate 1¢ per gallon on Pump One to the Morrison Athletic Boosters. The location is 651 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. […]
On August 4, 2021, Governor J. B. Pritzker announced an update to the “Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) All-Sports Policy,” that will require masks to be worn for all indoor IHSA athletic events–regardless of an individual’s vaccination status. This mask directive for indoor athletic events applies to student-athletes, Coaches, […]
“Thank you, Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde, for helping at the On the Move with the Parks and Recreation booth at the Whiteside County Fair, on Thursday, August 19, stated Karla Burn.” During the week at the On the Move with Parks and Rec’s booth, people could vote for their favorite, […]
On Thursday, August 26, 2021, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Drive-Up Meal, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) The meal will feature Grilled Brats and sides. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. […]
On Monday, August 16, 2021, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was named the winner for the Congressional Management Foundation’s (CMF) highly-competitive and distinguished Democracy Awards, in the Constituent Service category. The award recognizes Congresswoman Bustos for excellence in the way her office interacts with, assists, and serves residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional […]
Aleeya Dykstra, 10 of Byron, IL, won the bicycle giveaway on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Gibson Oil Company, 540 Commercial Street, Lyndon, IL, was the sponsor. Morrison grandparents Dan and Tina Dykstra brought Aleeya to the Fair; her parents are Ben and Brittany Meiter. The fifth grader is happy to […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Monday, August 16, 2021.
The first winner of a free bicycle was Zuri Finnicum, 10.5 years old, from Albany, IL. On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, she attended the first day of the Sesquicentennial Fair with step-father Adam Wickes. Zuri’s mother is Samantha Finnicum. Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, sponsored the bike. In […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The new office of Morrison Community Unit District #6, at 100 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, was open for the first meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, August 16, 2021. Over 20 visitors were present. Unfortunately, the high attendance was not […]