January 16 Morrison Police Report

Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 16, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 01-16-15 Ginger K. Pritchard  40 Morrison, IL 24 Hour Parking (Ordinance) 01-16-15 Juan

“Local News and Issues” an Issue at The Whiteside Forum

“The Whiteside Forum will be hosting presentations dealing with Mass Media in Modern Society over the next few months,” stated Marc Adami.  “How does news, entertainment, and advertising get to you and improve your life, via print, TV, radio, movies, or the internet?  How do we influence the media?” he

Crundwell Pension Funds Are Seized

On September 24, 2014, thecity1.com began running an opinion poll asking, “Should Rita Crundwell keep her pensions?”  Surprisingly, only a dozen people responded.  Reasons for a lack of interest in that question could have made for another poll, but the results were decisive.  Options included IMRF only–0 Nationwide Retirement Solutions

Dr. Simpson’s Office Hires Dr. Mindy Hochgesang

Editor’s note:  This notice was mailed to dental patients of the late Dr. William Simpson. Dr. Bill Simpson passed away on [Tuesday,] December 16, 2014, from complications from kidney failure.  Dr. Simpson’s family and staff would like to thank their patients for their patronage through the years. To provide continuing

WHOA Trivia Night February 7

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) will hold a Trivia Night and Dessert Auction on Saturday, February 7, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Tickets are $10 each.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the friendly competition starting at 7:00.    Food and drinks will be available

Jill Beswick Holds Open House for Youthful U

Jill Beswick will host an Open House, Wednesday, January 21, 2015, to showcase her public salon, called Youthful U.  She is located inside Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL,  Visit her tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the west end of the facility.  Beswick is

Community Worship Service at Four Seasons Living Center

A community worship service will be held at Four Seasons Living Center, housed at Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, January 29, 2015, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Morrison Ministers Council–comprised of the pastors at each of Morrison’s churches–welcomes the public to join residents and

Watch Alex Fischbach Tonight of American Idol

Spend tonight with your family in support of local musical artist Alex Fischbach, as he auditions on “American Idol.”   He is shown inside Baked By Liz, 119 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, at the bakery and coffee shop of his parents, Brent and Liz Fischbach. The show airs at 7:00

Odell Program: “The Stops of Jesus”

Father Gary Lawler will be a guest presenter at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.  Beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room, he will share his thoughts and impressions of Jerusalem and surrounding area, in a talk and slide presentation, “The

Photo by the Editor

Editor’s note:  The Featured Photo module is temporarily out of commission.  Your winter photos, like mine below, will appear on the Home Page as short articles, until it is reinstalled. Snow showers through the night and into Wednesday morning, January 21, 2015, brought a layer of wintery frosting to the

Honor Flight Orientation April 25

Editor’s note:  Gary M. Farral, Erie, IL, submitted this information for veterans who will take an Honor Flight on Thursday, April 30, 2015. “Whiteside County Honor Flight Committee will host the orientation for flight #31 from the Quad Cities hub of Honor Flight, on Saturday, April 25.  The location [and

What’s Happening Around Morrison?

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce shares what is happening in Morrison, IL, and the area in the coming weeks of 2015. Look for an invitation soon to an Open House to welcome the Morrison of Chamber of Commerce’s new Director, Kim Ewoldsen. The Chamber Board is excited to welcome Ewoldsen,

MHPC Building History #57

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied 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

Happy Golden Anniversary, Morrison Wrestling

Quickly!  Who was the first High School wrestling coach?  You have several opportunities to meet him Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Look for him during the meets against Rock Ridge and Mercer County, beginning at 11:00 a.m.; while touring the wrestling room; at

The Whiteside Forum: Mass Media in Modern Society

“The Whiteside Forum will be hosting presentations dealing with Mass Media in Modern Society over the next few months,” stated Marc Adami.  “How does news, entertainment, and advertising get to you and improve your life, via print, TV, radio, movies, or the internet?  How do we influence the media?” he