For the 2018-2019 school year, Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, purchased over 40 supplemental books to enrich student learning. Thanks to repeat generosity of Morrison Rotary Club, the school will reimbursed for their cost. On Thursday, January 10, 2019, Rotary Literacy Committee Chair Ellen Smith said the
The Monday, January 14, 2019, 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. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. PUBLIC COMMENT V. REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS/DEPARTMENT HEADS
Have you or anyone you know suffered the loss of a loved one? Are you grieving that loss and feeling like you don’t know how to cope? If you would like to understand your thoughts and feelings during this difficult time, join others for T*I*M*E (Together in Memories), a grief
Arthur Scott, Jr., 82, of Sterling, IL, died Friday January 11, 2019, at his home. Arthur was born July 9, 1936, and grew up on the family farm in Galt, IL, the son of Arthur and Myrtle (Morse) Scott, Sr. He served in the U. S. Marine Corp. He married
Click here to see a video of Peyton Tegeler’s two-point shot, creating 1001 points. Kim Tegeler shared her recording.
On Thursday, November 15, 2018, anticipation began to build for Morrison High School Senior Peyton Tegeler. The reason? She was on her way to “one of the goals she wanted to get,” stated he mother, Kim, prior to the Morrison Girls Basketball game against Rockridge, on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Morrison High School Girls Basketball Coach Kerry Grim reported the Rockridge Varsity Girls Basketball team defeated Morrison by 23 points, on Monday, January 7, 2019, in Sherrard, IL. The final score was 64 to 41. Senior Peyton Tegeler surpassed a personal goal of scoring 1000 careet points. Her 18 points
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey took the group photo. Shortly after noon on Thursday, January 10, 2019, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne, far right, presented a recognition of exceptional service to Kathie Eizenga, owner of Eizenga Tax Solutions. The certificate reads: “January 2019 Customer Service Award, Presented to Kathie
Students at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, have new library materials to expand their knowledge, thanks to the repeat generosity of Morrison Rotary Club. On Thursday, January 10, 2019, Ellen Smith, Chair of the Literacy Committee of Morrison Rotary, said the service organization would mail a check
The general public and members of Morrison Chamber of Commerce are urged to make their reservations by Thursday, January 10, 2019, for the upcoming networking event and Annual Meeting, on Thursday, January 17. Morrison Institute of Technology Auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is the venue. The cost is $15
llinois State Police District 1 Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for December 2018. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 323 citations and 452 written warnings and made 12 criminal arrests during the month. Speeding accounted for 215 citations; seven citations were issued for Occupant
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Jerry D. Smith, 36, of Chicago, IL, was stopped for speeding on 1/5/2019 at 9:06 p.m. on Interstate 88 eastbound at milepost 41.5, in Whiteside County, and charged with Driving While License Suspended and Speeding. Smith was
Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie was sworn into a second term on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at a ceremony held at the University of Illinois Sangamon Auditorium, in Springfield, IL. The House of Representatives of the new 101st General Assembly includes 36 freshman members. McCombie will represent approximately 110,000 residents
Start the year by sharing your preferences on four opinion polls on thecity1.com pages: Home, Two, Op/Ed, and Local Sports. Stretch your reading muscles with timely political commentary and cartoons on the Op/Ed page.
On Friday, January 11, 2019, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., St. Anne’s Episcopal Church and Rectory will host a Celebration of Life for Donald L. Miller. The wake will be held at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Rev. Father James Brzezinski will offer prayers at