Della Mae Deelsnyder, 89, of the Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, September 1, 2017, at the Alverno. Della Mae was born December 29, 1927, in Garden Plain Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Joe G. and Minnie (Jaarsema) Ottens. She was educated in […]
“Kids” ages 17 and under are invited to bake a Baker’s dozen. The Education Committee at the Fulton, IL, Windmill Area is sponsoring a Children’s Bake-Off, during Fulton’s Fall Festival. Application forms and the needed 2.5 cups of fine wheat flour are available at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center (WCC), 111 […]
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 8-30-17 at 8:50 a.m. Angelique M. Schamberger, age 44 of Eldena, IL, was stopped on Freeport Road north of Sterling, IL, for No Front Registration Plate. She was cited for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and […]
On Thursday, September 14, 2017, First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a Free Community Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. The meal will be a create-your-own potato bar served with sides, desserts, and drinks. The church, at 100 E. Lincolnway, is handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of August 1, 2017, minutes New Business Request for […]
Kristopher Schmidt, a Republican candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, kicks off the month of September with a “Block Party” campaign event at King Pins, 18675 13th Street, Fulton, IL, on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Citizens for Schmidt, the candidate’s campaign committee, will host the gathering from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 […]
On Monday, August 28, 2017, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, Treasurer Evan Haag, Chief of Police Brian Melton, and […]
Odell Public Library and the Odell Public Library Friends’ group is readying for its annual Book and Bake Sale. It will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Odell will be […]
The City of Morrison will hold a second meeting to discuss improvements to Main Street, from Orange to Madison, or from Orange to Clinton Streets. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, […]
Pat Weidel was honored with a Morrison Chamber of Commerce “because nice matters” Customer Service Award, on Thursday, August 31, 2017. It was presented at noon at Johnson Oil/Shell Express Lane, 651 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, “not because nice is easy, but because nice matters!” Weidel has worked at Shell […]
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol will hold their annual Youth Fishing Derby, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. Children ages 15 and under are eligible to fish in Lake Carleton, near the Marina. A parent or guardian must sign for each child. There […]
Editor’s note: On Friday, June 30, 2017, Mike Lewis announced his intention to run for the position of Whiteside County Sheriff. Thecity1.com requested information about the candidate in August. Veteran Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Lewis formally announced his candidacy as a Republican, to serve both civilians and fellow law […]
Morrison High School is working with several area schools to help the hurricane relief efforts in Houston, TX. For the rest of the week, we will be taking donations from students and community members at MHS. Please help us help those in need. Below is a list of items […]
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey also took the photos. If you love “Friday Night Lights,” you would have enjoyed the opening night of football at Morrison High School on Friday, August 25, 2017. The team entered a new season with a lot of uncertainty. They would be facing an opponent that never […]
Wednesday, August 30, 2017, The Whiteside County Highway Department will begin seal coating the following roads: Scenic, Sycamore, most of Sunset, Hilltop, Terrace, Ridgewood, Greenland, and Millikan. Should this work not be completed on Wednesday, it will be completed on Thursday, August 31. Please plan on the buses picking up […]