The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 19, 2021.
Donald H. Ward, 94, of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, March 26, 2021, at Allure of Prophetstown, Prophetstown, IL. Don was born on May 31, 1926, in Morrison, IL, to Jay H. and Susie M. (Hart) Ward, Sr. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and was a […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey conducted these interviews and submitted the photos. On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, the Whiteside County, IL, Consolidated Election ballots available to voters will carry two names of candidates desiring to be the next Mayor of Morrison, IL. They were interviewed separately, and their responses are offered […]
Attention Morrison High School Class of 1966 alumni: our 55th Class Reunion is fast approaching. Committee members have met, and some plans have been discussed, but, we need some input from you. We are tentatively making plans for Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, 2021.
The American Legion Post 328 celebrated The American Legion’s 102nd birthday during their monthly meeting, on Monday, March 8, 2021, at 306 E. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. The American Legion was establish March 15, 1919, in Paris, France, with members of the American Expeditionary Force. Through an Act of […]
The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, is interested in sponsoring a High School Senior (eligibility is slightly broader) to the 85th Session of Illinois Premier Boys State hosted by Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL. The event is Saturday, June 12, through Friday, 18, 2021. Costs will be […]
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation will host a Pre-Grand Opening on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., at the City of Morrison Community Room (inside Odell Public Library), 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Breakfast will be served. Please reply immediately at 815-772-5510. The agenda follows.
Editor’s note: Early voting at the Whiteside County Couthouse began Thursday, February 25, 2021. Early voting at the Sterling, IL, Courthouse will be March 24-26. Click this link to see a specimen Ballot: https://www.whiteside.org/index.php?option=com_docman&view=download&alias=6105-2021-april-6-specimen-ballot&category_slug=election-forms&Itemid=165. On Tuesday, March 16, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos cast her early vote in the Illinois Consolidated Election […]
Submit questions to stephanie@thecity1.com for consideration in the upcoming Mayoral candidate forum. The deadline is Monday night, March 22, 2021. Join the event on Wednesday, March 24, in the Morrison High School auditorium for a forum with Vernon Tervelt and Scott Vandermyde, or watch the live-streaming broadcast. Doors open at […]
Submit a question for the Mayoral candidates forum by Monday night, March 22, 2021. Send to stephanie@thecity1.com. Include your name, but know that no one’s name will be divulged.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 12, 2021.
Gertrude “Gertie” Huizenga, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 19, 2021, at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. Gertie was born March 27, 1935, at home in Morrison, to John and Jennie (Brontsma) Baar. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools and was a graduate of Erie High […]
The Whiteside Forum will host Adventure Travel specialist Victor Selmon, owner of “No Plans Adventures LLC” (noplansadventures.com), on Thursday, March 25, 2021, via Zoom from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Selmon will give a short presentation with plenty of time allowed for questions and answers. Join Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87092228269?pwd=SFZ4azZjM3pERTN3b2dPVW9IWEdPdz09 or […]
In an effort to promote the New Morrison Chamber Bucks program and increase local business traffic, Morrison Chamber of Commerce announces, LUCKY YOU! Chamber Bucks will be redeemable at sponsoring locations: Hero’s Bar and Grill, Brick Block Pub, Sullivan’s Foods, 123 Tee’s, and Uniquely Made Gifts.
Vernon Curtis Griffith, 91 of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. Vernon was born on November 4, 1929, in Xenia, IL, the son of William and Nellie Mae (Barr) Griffith. He was a United States Army Veteran and served from 1951-1953. Vernon […]