The Morrison, IL, Post Office held a Valentine’s Day coloring contest and selected Lylah Harridge, age 4, as the winner. Lylah is pictured with Postmaster Bill Borum. She was presented a $25 gift card for her artistic efforts.
At 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, Morrison Chamber of Commerce members hosted a “Because Nice Matters” presentation at Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Store Manager Tonya Jensen was honored. Tonya was nominated for the award by her staff. They said, “She has worked so hard […]
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, held their annual Valentine’s Day Party on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Resthave Royalty was announced, and residents showed off their fancy hats and ties, as punch and cake were served. Residents, staff, family, and visitors voted for their chose of kings and queens.
“Bethesda Blaze” Relay for Life Team will be serving breakfast at Morrison DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, on two Saturdays, February 25, and March 4, 2017, from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. The entire community is invited to enjoy a hearty breakfast while supporting a worthwhile […]
Helen Norman, 88, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Pleasant View. Helen was born August 8, 1928, in Cook County, IL, to Nick and Emma (Vandyke) Sloot. She was a graduate of Morrison High School. On November 28, 1947, she married John H. […]
The 2017 Boys 2A Regional Basketball Tournament will be held at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, over three evenings. The schedule follows.
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting and Vote by Mail for the Tuesday, April 4, 2017, General Election. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked; the voter is not eligible […]
On Monday, February 13, 2017, at approximately 3:06 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Emily F. Sanders, age 25 of 405 Clinton Court, Morrison, IL. The traffic stop occurred on Portland Avenue (IL Route 78 South) at Academic Drive and was for a stop […]
Editor’s note: Watch this February 15, 2015, ABC News video, “School Bus Crashes: No Seat Belts?” Take the opinion poll on thecity1.com Local Sports page. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is teaming with longtime advocate of school bus seat belts, Deputy Majority Leader Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie), as well […]
Stanley “Kim” Egan, age 62, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Monday, February 13, 2017, at his daughter’s home, following an extended illness. >Stanley was born on September 17, 1954, in Sterling, IL, the son of Stanley and Rosemary (Kelly) Egan. He was married to Vickie Comer of Rock Falls […]
Heinz talked in detail about the events leading up to, during, and after the attack on the Davis homestead. Out of the twenty-three white settlers on the homestead, three people survived, Rachel and Sylvia Hall, along with their brother. After several days, a successful trade of the girls was accomplished […]
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is hosting a trivia night Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., for Happy Joe’s pizza, snacks, desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase. Trivia starts at 7:00. Teams of […]
Here are the Morrison High School Pons members on Friday, February 10, 2017, prior to their 1:00 p.m. departure from the high school parking lot. The girls were headed for their second 2017 State competition on Saturday, February 11. Shown left-to-right are Sarah Screnock, Allison Hogue, Megan Szabo, Avary Bielema, […]
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Monday, February 13, 2017, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, February 11, in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. All Driver Services facilities will be open for business […]
Monday, February 13, 2017, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Reports of […]