The Union Pacific Railroad experienced delays in the crossing at Heaton Street, Morrison, IL. The crossing will remain closed for repairs until Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
The Union Pacific Railroad will close the Jackson Street crossing from 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, possibly until Thursday, July 17, 2014, to replace the north set of tracks.
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Patrick Quinn’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Senator Alan Dixon Gary Tresenriter, City […]
Blood supplies dwindle during summer months, so donors are especially needed this time of year. Consider a “team-of-three” donation. You and two friends hold the power to save up to nine lives during one hour of your time, on Thursday, July 17, 2014, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Team […]
On Monday, July 14, 2014, 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 Report of […]
This week, supporters of religious freedom cheered the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Hobby Lobby case. The Court was correct to protect business owners from being forced to violate their religious beliefs by paying for contraceptives. However, the decision was very limited in scope and application. The Court’s decision only […]
Editor’s note: Gary Farrall of Erie, IL, submitted this feature. With its annual Cowboy Keeper Award, the National Day of the Cowboy 501(c)3 organization has been recognizing individuals, organizations, and projects that have contributed significantly to the preservation of pioneer heritage and cowboy culture, since its founding in 2005. Four […]
The Opinions and Editorials page has languished, but you will find it freshly populated. There are five new articles from syndicated columnists. Two are first-time authors on thecity1.com—Ron Paul and Jason Staford. We will give them a trial. Let us know what you think of their writing, by commenting at […]
Inez Sharp Adams, age 80, died at home Thursday, July 10, 2014. Inez was born on January 16, 1934, in Hoxie, AK, the daughter of Robert and Beuhla (Hoard) Peppers. She married Robert Adams on December 20, 1986. He died September 4, 2012. Inez was employed with Lawrence Brothers in […]
Members of the USS Long Beach CGN-9 Association, Inc. will gather to celebrate the 21st Annual Reunion, from Monday, September 8, through Sunday, September 14, 2014. The location is the Hilton St. Louis Airport, 10330 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO. The room rate is $89 per night inclusive of […]
The Magic Owl Children’s Theatre at Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) presents an hour-long version of “Pinkalicious the Musical,” based on the books by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, 2014, at 2:00 p.m.
Members of the Morrison Lions Club and guests enjoyed dinner at the Forest Inn on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, prior to installation of officers for 2014-2015. Past District Governor Ruth Lyle, Erie, IL, was the installing officer. The new officers are Keith Hamstra, President; Tracy Muur, Vice President; Bob Countryman, […]
At the end of June, 2014 Sterling Main Street kicked off sales of tickets for its first 50/50 raffle. Tickets will be on sale through the month of July. A single winner will be drawn during Sterling Main Street’s annual Music Fest on Saturday, July 26, at the Grandon Civic […]
MOUNDS Last summer, the sixth annual Whiteside County, Illinois Barn Tour was held Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday. Day trippers followed a map and well-placed road signs to visit ten locations in the […]
Remember leisurely Sunday drives in the country with the family? Relive those memories while exploring symbols “of a way of life rapidly disappearing from the American landscape.” This weekend, take a road trip in the rural Sterling, and Dixon, IL, area of Whiteside County to 11 barns, each with individual […]