Editor’s note: Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D., resident of Thomson, IL, and thecity1.com contributing author, attended the announcement of much-anticipated news about the Thomson Correctional Facility. His report follows. At 9:45 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013, Thomson, IL, Village President Vicky Trager called the meeting to order with a Plege of
Editor’s note: Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D., resident of Thomson, IL, and thecity1.com contributing author, attended the announcement of much-anticipated news about the Thomson Correctional Facility. His report follows. At 9:45 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013, Thomson, IL, Village President Vicky Trager called the meeting to order with a Plege of
Editor’s note: Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D., resident of Thomson, IL, and thecity1.com contributing author, attended the announcement of much-anticipated news about the Thomson Correctional Facility. His report follows. At 9:45 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013, Thomson, IL, Village President Vicky Trager called the meeting to order with a Pledge of
Church Women United will hold its third and final bake sale of the year on Friday, September 13, 2013. It will again be held at Between Friendz, located at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Monies collected from this delicious sale will help to defray
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle accident south on IL Route 40 north of Bell Road. Raistlin D. Hughes of Lyndon, IL, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Improper Lane Usage, Driving Too Fast for Conditions, and Illegal Transportation of Alcohol. Hughes
Usually a couple celebrates a first anniversary privately–but not Brent and Liz Fischbach, owners of Baked by Liz, at 119 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. They have invited the entire town to celebrate their business anniversary, with a block party on Saturday, August 31, 2013! From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00
On Monday, August 26, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; Aldermen Curt Bender, Michael Blean, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, David Helms, Leo Sullivan, Marti Wood, and Harvey
The Illinois Corn Maze at Blue Goose Run, 14609 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL, will open Thursday, September 5, 2013. This year’s theme is “Mystery Maze IV.” This is the largest corn maze in Northwestern Illinois, where the public is invited to “Come out and lose someone!” The cost is
The Illinois Corn Maze at Blue Goose Run, 14609 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL, opens Thursday, September 5, 2013. This year’s theme is “Mystery Maze IV.” This is the largest corn maze in Northwestern Illinois, where the public is invited to “Come out and lose someone!” What does a corn
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, August 23, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 08-25-13 Nicholas 22 Sterling, IL Ordinance – Possession of Alcohol in a Public Place 08-25-13 Cody G.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, August 23, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 08-25-13 Nicholas P. Rosengren 22 Sterling, IL Ordinance – Possession of Alcohol in a Public Place 08-25-13
Friday, August 30, 2013, Morrison Community Unit District #6 will release students two hours early, due to increased humidity and high temperatures. Pre-K will follow its two-hour early dismissal. The Fresh/Soph game tonight will start at 6:00 p.m. with shortened quarters. The Varsity game begins 30 minutes after the F/S
The vote was unanimous to offer a contract to Barry Dykhuizen as City Administrator of Morrison, IL. He will return to familiar surroundings and begin his duties “sometime in the middle of October 2013,” stated Mayor Everett Pannier in a press release, after the Thursday, August 29, City of Morrison
On Monday, August 26, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads The Consent Agenda calls
Morrison Business Advisory Group will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2013, at the Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Minutes of June 6, 2013 will be approved. Public Comment Under Old Business topics of discussion include: Market Street parking lot Downtown Master Plan