In consideration of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020 the Upper Mississippi River Refuge will issue Special Use Permits and trap tags remotely only. No Special Use Permits or trap tags will be issued in person at Refuge offices. All permits will be issued through the mail. Special Use Permit […]
Tamara “Tam” Hamilton, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at her home. Tam was born September 30, 1952, in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of Donald and Shirley (Melton) Floming. She was a 1970 graduate of Erie High School and attended Cosmetology School. She married Larry Lee Hamilton […]
As of Tuesday, September 8, 2020, the Boil Order in Rock Falls, IL, has been lifted.
In appreciation for their efforts in creating the best customer service for their customers and our community, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes and congratulates Community State Bank, as the recipient of the August 27, 2020, Because Nice Matters Award. We sincerely appreciate your generosity and hospitality during the […]
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The following 20 Arrests or Citations were issued in seven days, as part of the Labor Day weekend, by Whiteside County Deputies. On 8/31/20 at 9:37 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop, near IL […]
The City of Rock Falls, IL, residents and businesses are under a Boil Order, as of 8:00 a.m., Monday, September 7, 2020. The order is expected to last approximately 48 hours, so it should expire the morning of Wednesday, September 9. While in effect, municipal/tap water should not be used […]
Editor’s note: Dave Boyles submitted several Cameron, LA, photographs of the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. The first shows a pleasure boat that landed far from its home. Corrections have been made to the text. James “Dave” Boyles of Morrison, IL, left town on Friday, August 28, 2020, to offer support […]
Monica Wright, star pitcher for the Morrison Fillies from 2001 to 2005, was recently hired as Softball Pitching Coach for University of Northern Illinois, in DeKalb, IL. She played for them in 2006 before transferring to the University of Indiana, where she won 30 games over three seasons. After being […]
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than […]
Editor’s note: On Friday, September 4, 2020, Harbor Crest Home, 817 17th Street, Fulton, IL, relocated “most residents…en masse to Big Meadows Home in Savanna, IL.” Staff were notified just days before, on Tuesday, September 1. The following press release was issued Thursday, September 3. Click here to read […]
Editor’s note: Thecity1.com‘s new Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey updated his late-July 2020 feature about Harbor Crest Home in Fulton, IL. His photo was taken on Saturday, September 5, “just as the bus was leaving, to transfer the final residents to Savanna,” he stated. Click here to read the Harbor Crest […]
As of Thursday, September 3, 2020, thecity1.com is so proud to announce the addition of Jerry Lindsey as Assistant Editor. After ten years as Editor of the Whiteside News Sentinel, on Friday, July 31, 2020, Lindsey’s position was eliminated by Shaw Media. He brings a comprehensive, journalistic skill set to […]
A perfect weather day wasn’t enough for the Morrison Mustang golfers as they dropped a triangular meet on their home course at Deer Valley Golf Club, Deer Grove, IL. Mason Dyksta, who was the only Mustang to break the 50 barrier with a 47, was followed by Nate Helms (51), […]
Jim Stepp sent this spring 2018 photograph to thecity1.com. City of Morrison Parks and Rec Director Katie Selburg submitted this report. Parks Donations – This summer, we have had two trees donated and planted in Kelly Park. Two individuals are interested in donating memorial benches, one in Kelly Park and […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 21, 2020. Arrests: On Monday, August 24, 2020, at approximately 9:24 a.m., Morrison Police received a report that a female had just stolen a bicycle in the 500 block of E. Main Street. […]