People enjoy watching the ever-changing images within the flames in a fireplace. They are mesmerizing and soothing. Image that view magnified exponentially in a controlled fire. Imagined images take on gigantic proportions! What can you find in these photos of a big brush burn, taken Sunday, May 25, 2014? It
On 05-23-14 at approximately 10:26 a.m. Deputies responded to a two-vehicle traffic accident at the intersection of Luther and Fargo Roads. Through the investigation, it was determined that an eastbound vehicle driven by Robert L. Unterzuber, 86, and his passenger Marilyn K. Unterzuber, 84, both of Rock Falls, IL, failed
The “Let’s Feed Our Children” free summer lunch program will begin on Tuesday, June 3, for all Sterling, and Morrison, IL, kids and continue through Thursday, August 14, 2014. Serving will be from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. This is the 13th year the United Way of Whiteside County
Janice Mae Crenshaw, 79, of Sterling, IL, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was born January 2, 1935, in Hahnaman Township, the daughter of John and Temple M. (Shere) Pierceson. She married Jerry Crenshaw on March 23, 1952, in Rock Falls, IL. Janice had worked for ten years at
Herman Beveroth, 86, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 24, 2014, surrounded by his family. Herman was born February 18, 1928, in Sterling, to Herman E. A. Beveroth and Amelia Louise (Machamer) Beveroth. He married Leora Wolber on June 6, 1948, at First Lutheran
On Tuesday, May 27, 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 Report of City Officers Proclamation, Relay
Bernard J. Engelkins, 88, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, IL, died Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Bernie was born August 11, 1925, in Fulton to Burnie O. and Nellie (Shipma) Engelkens. He was educated in the Fulton Christian School. He was a veteran
Marilyn J. Freas, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 23, 2014, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Marilyn was born October 6, 1932, in Fulton, IL, to Peter and Winifred (Bronkema) Hook. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and the Robertson Grade School of rural Whiteside County
The office of thecity1.com will be closed Friday, May 23, and Monday, May 26, 2014. Kindly leave phone messages, submit emails, and leave press released under the office door. The Editor will retrieve these throughout the weekend.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, May 16, 2014. Arrests:On Sunday, May 18, 2014, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Mitchell L. Dolieslager, age 32 of Morrison, IL. The traffic stop occurred
Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Morrison Community Unit District #6 in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, the amended budget for said School District for the fiscal year [which began] July 1, 2013, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at
Annual Memorial Day activities in Morrison, IL, begin with the traditional Parade on Monday, May 26, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. The parade originates at N. Madison and E. Main Streets. Veterans of any age are invited to ride up the hill on the hayrack provided by Dave Damhoff. Meet at
Prior to Memorial Day, military veterans and their guests will be honored during a buffet luncheon, at the American Legion Post #328 Hall, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 11:00 a.m. It will be catered by Fulton Meat Market, Inc. Kindly call Dale Usterbowski at 815-772-0153 to place
Open Bible Fellowship will host a community blood drive from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL. Appointments: To donate, please contact Sharon Nolan at 815-778-4544 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org.
Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will host a Veterans’ Benefits Workshop on Friday, May 23, 2014, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The location is the Plumbers and Pipefitters Hall Local 25, 4600 46th Avenue, Rock Island, IL. Stated Representative Bustos, “Protecting the benefits our veterans have earned is one of my