Volunteer Millers will host a program entitled “Three Frenchmen and a Goat.” This quirky title relates the story of three brothers of French and Swiss immigrants during the late 19th century. These first-generation Americans created a company in Greenville, IL, that made fraternal initiation oddities and later transitioned to colorful
Dennis Robert Becker, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at Allure of Prophetstown, in Dennis was born February 29, 1940, in Freeport, IL, the son of Robert and Verline (Smith) Becker. He married Barbara Beattie on April 26, 2015, in Clinton, IA. Dennis owned and operated a
Mark Heller, 49, of Des Plaines, IL, died May 14, 2023, at his home. Mark was born June 29, 1973, in Sterling, IL, to Danny L. and Jo J. (Birely) Heller. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1991 graduate of Morrison High School. He went
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 12, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 5-13-2023 Sydnee Browning 20 Sterling, IL Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host its fifth Third Thursday of 2023, on Thursday, May 18. Whether this will be your first, second, third, fourth, or fifth time this year, to attend the morning get together, you will be welcomed. As always, The Loft
Morrison Firefighters will host their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event is held at the Morrison Fire Department at 206 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. They will serve pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Everyone is encouraged
Morrison Historical Society presents monthly, Sunday afternoon programs of general interest to the public, from April through November. Morrison’s Heritage Museum opens at 1:00 p.m., and programs begin promptly at 1:30. The building is accessible to all from the back parking area, at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Programs are
The Editor arrived at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, at about 7:40 a.m., on Monday, May 15, 2023, to interview and photograph eight Impact-Life awardees. She was bemused to see two Maples had been “lightly” strewn with toilet paper. Her first thought was, “I haven’t seen any
Editor’s note: In the original published list of honorees, there were several names misspelled, as was donor Michael Briscoe Country Financial Sports Scholarship. Thecity1.com sincerely regrets this uncustomary number of spelling errors. The Editor deeply appreciates Brian Bartoz for providing all the corrections. The following Morrison High School students were
Linda E. Bryan, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home. Linda was born June 28, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, IA, to Fred and Margarete D. (Hammer) Merritt. She was educated in the Cedar Rapids schools and later graduated from Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon,
Editor’s note: Former owners Roger and Sue Meiers sold their beloved K & R Greenhouse early this year, to Kenneth Lange, of Morrison, IL. The business name, phone, and exquisite product lines remain in place. The website is kandrgreenhouse.com. Manager Chancie Noel (pronounced Nohl) welcomes area plant, vegetable, decor, and
Marketing Manager Karla Burn submitted the press release and photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, heard about the 100% FIRST TIME pass rate, on the Certified Nurses’ Assistant (CNA) certification exam, from the 57 Whiteside Area Career Center students and wanted to congratulate them for their
George C. Seger, 94, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his home. George was born May 11, 1929, in rural Erie, the son of Leslie and Alvina Christina (Ohlsen) Seger. He married Patricia Ellen Keag in 1955. She preceded him in death in 1970. He then married
Morrison Vacation Bible School will be Monday, June 12, through Friday, June 16, 2023, at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. The theme is “Stellar, Shine Jesus’s Light.” Times are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Register now on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/morrisonvbs or www.myvbs.org/morrisonvbs.
Three Whiteside County 4-H members were awarded 4-H Support Fund scholarships, in recognition of their commitment to 4-H and its values. All three awardees have been 4-H members from a young age. They participated in various project areas and activities, including Livestock, Veterinary Science, Crop Sciences, Visual Arts, Natural Resources,