August 13 Sheriff’s Report

On 08/12/13 at 7:10 a.m. in Lawrence Park, Sterling, IL, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Stacey R. Hunsberger, 40 of Amboy, IL, for Driving While License Revoked.  Hunsberger was issued a citation and released on a Notice to Appear in Sterling Court on Tuesday, September 17, at 9:00 a.m.  Hunsberger’s

Pipeline Explosion in Erie

Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, the American Red Cross (ARC) responded to a pipeline explosion near Interstate I-88 and Albany Road, north of Erie, IL.  Residents living within a one-mile radius were evacuated and a shelter was opened at the Erie Fire Department. The ARC will

Deceased Woman is Identified

On Monday, August 12, 2013, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department released the name of a female subject found deceased in a field in rural Fulton, IL, on Wednesday, August 7.  The woman, identified as Janice E. Judd, 53 years old of Fulton, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.  Judd

Meteor Shower Peaks August 12

Remember the excitement of gazing across the night sky, following the glittery trajectory of a shooting star?  Did you make a wish before it burned out of existence?  Want to see one meteor streak per minute? Prepare to view hundreds of them over the next four days during the Perseid

Ice Cream Social and Antique Car Show

Morrison Historical Society invites the public to step back in time for a few hours, on Saturday, September 14, 2013.  Join the Board of Trustees and your friends for an old-fashioned ice cream social and display of antique cars.  Members of Double-I Antique Auto Club will display vehicles from 3:00

Participate on thecity1.com

Thecity1.com, Morrison’s online newspaper, is truly grateful for its loyal “unique visitors”–over 67,000 in the first half of 2013.  There were 44,200 of you in the last four months!  You read 1,100,000 pages in six months.  That indicates a broad range of interests bring you to thecity1.com.  Each of you

Acceptable Use Policy on the Forum

Users of thecity1.com Community Forum are encouraged to raise questions, share thoughts, and interact with others.  Most public forums have Acceptable Use Policies (AUP’s) that users agree to follow.  This notice serves to remind past Users–and inform new ones–of  AUP’s on thecity1.com.   Users are responsible for the content of

Fenton Farm Festival September 7

The Fenton Farm Festival is Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Bike Barn, 13524 Black Road, Morrison, IL.  There is a cash donation at the gate and a full concession stand on the grounds.  Proceeds will go to local Food Pantries. To bring “your

Be the Match and Possibly Save a Life

Thousands of patients depend on the “Be The Match Registry” to find a donor who can give them a second chance at life.  You may hold that power.  Take the first step.  Join the University of Iowa Marrow Donor Program.  To join the registry, you only need to be between

Armed Robbery at Casey’s General Store

Earlier this morning, Friday, August 9, 2013, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Morrison Police responded to Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, for a Robbery in progress.  Morrison Police responded immediately, but the suspect had left.  During the investigation, Morrison Police learned that a single, male suspect entered Casey’s

What’s Happening in Morrison?

Chamber of Commerce Administrator Corinne Bender compiled the following mostly-in-Morrison, IL, information. The Magic Owl Children’s Theatre at Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) presents an hour-long version of “Seussical,” a musical based on the books of Dr. Seuss, Friday, August 9, and Saturday, August 10, at 11:00 a.m. TLP is located

Time to Honor the “Friend of the Fair”

It’s a fairly brief ceremony, but Whiteside County Fair Board of Directors President Paul Vock considers it one of the most important events of each year’s Fair. This is the “Friend of the Fair” presentation, scheduled for Thursday, August 15, 2013, around 6:30 p.m., before Cal Stage Band starts at

August 12 Agenda: Morrison City Council

On Monday, August 12, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Commission Historic Preservation Commission Reports

August 2 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, August 2, 2013. The following Arrests are reported. On Sunday, August 4, 2013, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Morrison Police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver leaving a campground near Lyndon, IL.  The complainant

August 8 Accident Report

On Thursday, August 8, 2013, at approximately 5:46 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle traffic accident on Star Road west of IL Route 40.  The driver of the vehicle was taken to CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL, for treatment of injuries.  The name of the driver