Calling all customers of FS-Fuel 24, 615 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to a celebration of their customers. Customer Appreciation Day will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sign up for door prizes inside, but look for the food and refreshments in the tent behind […]
The Union Pacific Railroad will close the crossing at Orange Street on Friday, August 22, 2014, in order to make repairs.
Shirley A. Noble, age 78, of Walnut, IL, died Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Unity Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL. Shirley was born on October 1, 1935, in Sublette, IL, the daughter of Orville and Millie (Foss) White. She was united in marriage to Arden Noble on June 6, 1954, […]
This will only take a few minutes of your time. Thank you. The following questions can be answered with a simple “Yes” or “No.” Do you favor cutting food stamps so the lazy S. O. B.’s will get off their butts and get a job? Do you favor land mines […]
Thecity1.com office will be closed Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Emails will be accessed offsite, however. Kindly slip press releases or flyers under the office door.
Before a huge crowd on August 16, 2014, six drivers took first place in their divisions at the 144th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Saturday night Demolition Derby. The ever-popular event is run smoothly by EERJR Demo Promotions, Inc., with Gene Ryan, Sterling, IL, in charge of the competitors. All towns […]
“There are only a few openings left,” stated Don “Pood” King, referencing the annual, 18-hole golf tournament named after him. The Pood King 10th Annual Unionville Open will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Before that, course owner […]
Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi wishes to alert viewers of a telephone scam in the area, in which callers pose as the Internal Revenue Service. “They tell you they are auditing, or have audited, your taxes, and you owe a penalty. This is a high-pressure scam. You are told you […]
Janie Vogel, 71, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison. Janie was born April 3, 1943, in Charleston, WV, to Chester and Julia (Shea) Platt. She graduated from Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, MI. After high school, Janie attended the […]
Dick L. Gruhn, 73 years old, of Lanark, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014, in his home. He was born on February 18, 1941, in Clinton, IA, the son of John and Helen (Lindstrom) Gruhn. He was a 1959 graduate of Lanark High school. On April 16, 1961, […]
Animal lovers unite with Triumph Community Bank, as we dedicate Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, 2014, to animal welfare. Donations to local animal shelters will be accepted at all Triumph Community Bank branches. We ask the community to help us support these shelters by donating pet food, treats, […]
Jamie A. Rodriguez submitted this fair report. During the Thursday, August 14, 2014, morning Jr. Beef Show at the 144th Whiteside County Fair, exhibitors Lucas Ebersole, right, and his friend Kayleb Lipe, left, both of Milledgeville, IL, showed their first place Cow and Calf. The animals are Commercial Maine Beef […]
On Sunday, August 24, 2014, local residents are invited to celebrate Rally Day at Ebenezer Reformed Church, located at 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Rally Day is a time to enjoy the start of a new church year. Worship will be held in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m., followed […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 18, 2014. Arrests: On Monday, August 4, 2014, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Mika R. Peregrine, age 24 of Sterling, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Peregrine […]
On Monday, August 11, 2014, American Legion Post #328, 306 E. Main Street, in Morrison, IL, had a new American flag installed. Member Milton Bush, Morrison, routinely brings his lift to handle this task.