“The Queen” comes calling at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, March 20, 2014. The Oscar winning actress Helen Mirren portrays Queen Elizabeth II of England, in a masterful performance of suggestion, implication, and understatement. The film begins at 2:00 p.m. in the library’s Program
Incomparable athlete Dan Gable will speak at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Morrison High School wrestlers the High School office staff thecity1.com office, 218 W. Main Street,
Registration is now open for five Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball divisions. After this long winter, we want to see as many kids as possible running around those bases! Even if your child hasn’t participated in the past or is uncertain, bring him or her to the tryouts, to meet
Joining Morrison Rotary for lunch on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, were Emily Davis and Ryan Mayberry, March Students of the Month. Emily is the daughter of Mike Davis and Kari Horack. She plays the clarinet in band and is the drum major as well. She is a member of BLIND,
Morrison Rotary welcomed Morrison High School scholars Hannah Rillie and Kurtis Klimson as February Students of the Month. Hannah is the daughter of Jack and Coleen Rillie. She is involved in track, Scholastic Bowl, and the Yearbook. She is also involved in the BLIND program. In her spare time she
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways. These postings went into effect on Monday, March 17, 2014, and will remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their postings.
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
During each home football and boys’ basketball game, the Morrison Athletic Boosters coordinate a 50/50 raffle. This school year we have raised almost $2000 through this fundraising event. The success of this event is only possible through the support of our area merchants who contribute prizes. This year we wish
03-10-14 at 8:50 p.m. Deputies stopped a vehicle in Sterling, IL, where the driver, Christopher G. Hicks, age 35 of Polo, IL, had an expired Driver’s License. He was arrested for the offense of No Valid Driver’s License and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. 03-10-14 at 10:44 p.m. Melissa L. Kinser,
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
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
The City of Morrison Water Department will be flushing hydrants for a period of three weeks, beginning Monday, March 17, 2014. This work will be done during the day from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flushing of hydrants may cause rust to appear in residential service lines. Therefore, it
The Whiteside Forum will host another movie night Thursday, March 27, 2014, showing the award-winning documentary “American Outrage.” Please join us for the presentation and a brief discussion period to follow. Showtime will be 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison,
After a week without access to thecity1.com, the site has been repaired. We also upgraded to a new version of our content management system. Thanks ever so much to those who sympathized and contacted us during the days of inactivity. It is such a pleasure to “work” for you again.
3/10/14 at 1:25 a.m. Adrian M. Lopez, 29, of Sterling, IL, was arrested at Science Ridge Road and Pine Hill Drive, rural Sterling. He was charged with DUI-Alcohol, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Crash, Failure to Give Aid or Information, Failure to Report Crash to Police, Failure to Reduce