“The Snow Emergency that was declared Monday, January 5, 2015, has been lifted,” reports Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works. “The Public Works Department would like to thank everyone for their cooperation.”
Due to the predicted extreme low temperatures and wind chills, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will not be in session on Wednesday, January 7, 2015.
Most people heeded weather warnings of impending single-digit temperatures and a snow storm, predicted for Monday, January 5, 2015, and into the next morning. Winter precipitation began in Morrison, IL, on schedule about 6:00 p.m. Protected inside their dwellings, some may have watched the glitter drift lightly–but relentlessly–through the evening,
Pictured are 1458 shiny pennies. These tiniest United States currency units can add up to sizeable amounts and provide counting fun for youngsters. Their combined quantity can also make an impact to help others. United Way of Whiteside County held their annual Penny Drive in all local schools during September
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
Thirteen weeks from today, Tuesday, January 6, 2015, residents of Morrison, IL, will elect members to the Community Unit District #6 School Board. The election is Tuesday, April 7. Three candidates filed required paperwork with the office of County Clerk Dana Nelson. They are incumbent Jim Ridley, Clyde Township incumbent
A half-dozen employees of Morrison Community School District #6 manuevered mounds of snow from parking areas, sidewalks, and walkways, early on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance noted that two, in particular, arrived at 4:00 a.m. to clear District parking lots. They were Director of Maintenance Dean
Morrison Public Works Department has declared its Snow Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. this evening, Monday, January 5, 2015. All parked vehicles must be in compliance with the City’s Snow Emergency Parking Regulations. No parking on snow routes until all snow has been removed from the full width of the
Editor’s note: Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, issued the following alert on Monday afternoon, January 5, 2015, in advance of an expected snowstorm this evening. For additional information contact City Hall at 815-772-7657. Morrison Public Works Department has declared its Snow Emergency effective at 6:00
A new year brings implementation of new laws. For several years prior to passage of one of them, the City of Morrison, IL, and the Morrison Community Unit District #6 have been in full compliance. The Illinois General Assembly enacted P.A. 98-0930 amending the Local Records Act. The new law,
Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will be in session on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Any media report to the contrary is incorrect. MCUD #6 will notify parents and guardians should that change. Thecity1.com will also post a notification.
Fulfilling a resolution to help others is a gratifying way to start the new year. You can be part of a local endeavor to do so. During January 2015, Farmers Insurance Agent Angie VanderVinne is seeking public donations for five organizations or agencies in need. Donations will be collected at
12-24-14 at 6:30 p.m. In the parking lot of Casey’s located on W. Lincolnway in Sterling, IL, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Sarah M. Vancil, age 29 of Sterling, on an active Whiteside County warrant for Failing to Appear on a Contempt of Court Charge. Vancil was transported to the
Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball looks forward to the upciming baseball and softball season. The organizartion will have their Annual Board Meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2015, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The location is the lower-level Boards and Commissions meeting room at Morrison City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison,
Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Fourth Street, Sterling, IL, traces its history to 1878. Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society (SRFHS) will feature a presentation that shares the library’s past. Guest speaker is Kristine Schauff, Rock Falls, IL, High School Librarian. A brief meeting at 2:00 p.m. will precede Schauff’s program,