Morrison Southside School Principal Joe Robbins received a lettter and certificate from the Illinois State Board of Education, dated April 2014, that brought a commendation to “you and all your staff for all the hard work required to help students demonstrate academic improvement over the last three years.” Southside, located
Here is a memorable Mother’s Day gift for your loved one. Bring Mom, Grandma, and their children and grandchildren to meet The Great and Powerful Oz! He is the one on the left, shown with Glinda-the-Good-Witch and the Emerald City Guard. Morrison High School will present the iconic musical “The
Nick Bonneur submitted the following article to showcase Morrison Schools’ Art and Drama Departments. The Visual and Performing Arts Departments in Morrison Community Unit School District #6 have your weekend plans set. Join the “Fine Arts Weekend” at Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, and Morrison High School, 643
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the City of Morrison Community Room in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of April 1, 2014, minutes New Business Action
On Friday, April 25, 2014, Morrison Institute of Technology hosted the 7th grade class from Morrison Junior High School for an Applied Science and Technology Day. Approximately 75 students participated in five hands-on activities, focused on the principles of engineering. One activity included working in groups to build the tallest
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4/16/14 at 1:00 a.m. Justin L. Reyes, 28, of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested at the Rock Falls Police Department for a Whiteside County warrant–Civil Order of Commitment. He posted bond. 4/19/14 at 8:52 p.m. During
Patricia A. “Pat” Folkers, 68, of rural Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her family. Pat was born February 8, 1946, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Paul and Evelyn (Whitmore) Daniels. She married Gary Folkers on December 10, 1966, in rural Sterling, IL.
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes
Harold A. “Bud” Burns, 90, of Albany, IL, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Bud was born December 31, 1923, in Albany, to William D. and Laura V. (Sanders) Burns. He was educated in the Albany Grade School and was a 1943 graduate of
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, April 25, 2014. Arrests: On April 29, 2014, at approximately 8:35 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Tabetha S. Voeltz, age 30 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County charging Voeltz with
The office of thecity1.com will be closed on Friday, May 2, 2014. Leave press releases on the memo board outside the office or slip them under the door. Kindly leave a voice message at 815-772-8718 for retrieval later that day. Those wishing to purchase Alumni Football tickets should call on
Whiteside County is drafting a Comprehensive Plan to guide development and positive change over the next 20 years. The completed draft plan is available for review, and a summary will be presented for discussion at each of two public meetings. All interested parties are encouraged to attend one of the
Dear Editor: Friday, May 9, 2014, is Provider Appreciation Day. It is a special day to recognize child care providers, teachers, and other educators of young children everywhere. Started in 1996 by a group of volunteers in New Jersey, Provider Appreciation Day is appropriately celebrated each year on the Friday
Raymond N. Purvis, 81, of Coleta, IL, died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at his home. Raymond was born August 16, 1932, in Argo Fay, IL, the son of Elmer and Virginia (Groh) Purvis. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed at Prescott Appliance before his
Family and friends of the late Marcia Sue Maxfield Morris have planned a Celebration of Life gathering on Saturday, May 17, 2014, to honor her. Friends, classmates from the Morrison High School Class of 1964, nursing associates, Red Hatters, and acquaintances are cordially invited to meet at the Eagle Point