Pastor Robert E. Burton, 61, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, September 28, 2017, at his home. Bob was born September 17, 1956, in Ottawa, IL, to Eugene R. and Doris L. (Shulz) Burton. He was educated in the Harvard Grade Schools and was a 1974 graduate of Harvard High School
Beverly J. Bauscher, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, September 25, 2017, at Resthave Home, Morrison, IL. Beverly was born March 16, 1930, in Morrison, to Allan R. and Luella I. (Schroeder) Armstrong. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1948 graduate of Morrison High School
Editor’s note: Brian Witt, Legal Associate at Russell Holesinger Law Offices, will contribute articles on general legal topics, at the end of each month. He will address Wills in October 2017.
This essay was written by Dick Polman. Forgive my frequent references to Richard Nixon. It’s just eerie how his impeachable behavior is being replicated by the current con man. As Yogi Berra reputedly said, “It’s like de©jevu all over again.” For instance: When Nixon decided to thwart the FBI’s probe
John W. VenHuizen, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. John was born January 4, 1941, in Morrison to Peter and Cornelia (Hamstra) VenHuizen. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1959
A fifth man has joined the race for Whiteside County Sheriff, and he is the fourth Republican to do so. Candidate Clark Mortensen declared his candidacy for the office.. He is eager to connect with residents of Whiteside County. To that end, Mortensen will host a pair of “meet and
Thecity1.com office will be closed until Monday, October 2, 2017. Continue to send press releases for future events.
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 9-17-17 at 4:57 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of U. S. Route 30 and McNeil Road, Rock Falls, IL, for a two-vehicle traffic crash. Investigation revealed that a westbound Ford Focus driven
On a weather-perfect, Saturday, September 16, 2017, Morrison Rotary Club sponsored the 30th Harvest Hammer 5K/Duathlon, children’s races, and Color Run. The event set its own record, with “runners from eight states,” stated announcer Don Beswick. Online pre-registration totaled 498 participants. Race Day registration opened at 7:00 a.m., in Morrison
Editor’s note: Nancy Gravert submitted this article and photos. The week before, Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, hosted its first Community Vacation Bible School, for children in kindergarten to Junior High, from Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at
The reports were submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator. It has been a whirlwind of a summer! I cannot believe how fast it has gone; neither can Lucy Van Pelt. Don’t we all know someone like her? This report is way overdue. I had computer issues
Editor’s note: This statement from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was submitted Friday, September 15, 2017. I applaud and commend Lisa Madigan for the outstanding work she has done as Illinois Attorney General. Attorney General Madigan has been a tireless advocate for consumers, children, and the public at large.
Blessed by an ideal late summer morning, Lieutenant John Booker of the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office stated on Saturday, September 9, 2017, “I’ve never seen the parking lot this full!” during the Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol annual Youth Fishing Derby, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. Chief Deputy Andy Henson reported
From Thursday, August 30, to Tuesday, September 12, 2017, the most intense and catastrophic hurricance in a decade terrorized the Caribbean and Southeastern United States. Irma was an extremely powerful (Cape Verde-type) hurricane, unseen since Dean in 2007. The following locations illustrate the vast swath of Irma’s destruction: Cuba; Florida;
The Fall Big Car Show will be in the parking lot of DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, September 24, 2017. The last in a series of three “always fun; always free” summer shows, the final event takes place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.