CGH Birthing Center Enhances Newborn Security

Newborns at CGH are making their mark on the world one step at a time, but it’s no longer just a keepsake.  The Birthing Center at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, recently installed a new and innovative Infant Safety System, developed by CertaScan Technologies (www.certascantek.com), that

Rep. McCombie Appointed to Northwest Illinois Key Committees

On Thursday, February 7, 2019, State Representative Tony McCombie announced her committee assignments for the 101st General Assembly. Rep. McCombie’s five committee assignments are as follows: Elem Secondary Education–School Curriculum Policies Judiciary–Criminal Transportation–Regulation, Roads Economic Opportunity & Equity Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, IT. “It’s an honor to serve on these committees

James Britt, Sr. to Celebrate 91st Birthday

John Britt is pleased to announce that his father, James V. Britt, Sr., will celebratehis 91st birthday, on the same day as Abe Lincoln’s, Tuesday, February 12, 2019. James is the proud dad of seven children:  Mary Jo; James, Jr.; Mike; John “Jack;” Sherry; Ann; Terry. Happy Birthday, Dad! James

Resthave Soup Supper February 21

The surrounding community is invited to a warm, winter meal on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. From 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., choose from a variety of soups and chili, a sandwich, and a beverage. For dessert, purchase items from the Garden

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Thecity1.com is always pleased to share the achievements, events, and celebrations of our viewers.  Your good news will be displayed at no charge on the Announcements page.  Find it on the Home Page menu bar under Features/Announcements.  Submit a press release and–if possible–a photograph to webmaster@thecity1.com.  Find the marriage announcement

Grace Green to Celebrate 90th Birthday

On Thursday, February 21, 2019, Grace Green will celebrate her 90th birthday.  Well-wishers are invited to honor her with a card shower.  If you would like to send a card, her address is 405 W. Park Street, Morrison IL  61270. Grace was born in Sabula, IA.  She married Bill Green

February 24 Honeybee Management Workshop II

Due to popular demand and public fascination with the complex nature of honeybees, Andresen Nature Center will host a follow-up discussion on these industrious insects.  The workshop is Sunday, February 24, 2019, beginning at 1:00 p.m.  This session will be tailored towards newer beekeepers and those interested in starting their

Marjorie “Marge” Sellers (1923 – 2019)

Marjorie “Marge” Sellers, 95, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Savanna, IL, died Wednesday February 6, 2019, at her home. Marge was born May 13, 1923, in Winner, SD, to Frank and Angie (Halfman) Lineback.  She was educated in the rural Carroll County IL schools.  On April 22, 1946, she married

Say “No” to the New Loopholes in the Tax Code

Peter Roff is a Senior Fellow at Frontiers of Freedom and a former U. S. News and World Report Contributing Editor, who appears regularly as a commentator on the One America News network. There’s nothing wrong with being wealthy.  What matters is how one got to be that way.  Far

Kenneth Russell Heffelfinger (1946 – 2019)

Kenneth Russell Heffelfinger, age 73 of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at his home. Kenneth was born on March 12, 1945, in Chadwick, IL, the son of Charles and Mildred (Queckboerner) Heffelfinger.  He was a United States Army veteran and served in the war in Vietnam.  Kenneth married

One Reason Why Some People Voted for Trump

Christine Flowers is an attorney and a columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News. There are people, particularly in areas like Philadelphia[, PA,] where progressives tend to congregate, who cannot understand why anyone would have voted for Donald Trump. Trump is considered by most Democrats and even some Republicans as a

The State of the Donald Speech

Will Durst is an award-winning, Nationally acclaimed columnist, comic, and former sod farmer in New Berlin, WI. The State of the Union address, about to be presented by President Donald Trump, is a week late, due to the Government being closed for five.  In the shutdown showdown, the 45th POTUS