Please Return the Aluminum Ladder to Its Owner

Around noon on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, someone mistakenly took an aluminum “painter’s” ladder from the front of a local man’s home.  He was disassembling a cabinet in the “right of way” green space and had gone inside for a moment. The ladder was not a cast-off piece.  He urges

Schools to Close Two Hours Early

Due to heat, Morrison Community Unit Distrtict #6 schools will dismiss two hours early, on Friday, September 4, 2015.  Afternoon Pre-K classes today are cancelled.

Schools to Close Two Hours Early

Due to heat, the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will dismiss two hours early on Thursday, September 3, 2015.  There will be no afternoon Pre-K program today.

Vote Daily for a Nursery School Tech Makeover

Vote for the Morrison Community Nursery School to receive a $15,000 technology makeover from RKDixon.  Director Teri Bealer says the school desperately is in need of this equipment.  Vote once a day–from any and all devices–until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Please vote today and every day at Make

Highway 30 Repairs Begin August 24

“Construction work on U. S. Highway 30 in Morrison, IL, will begin on Monday, August 24, 2015.  Sjostrom & Sons is starting a contract to make pavement repairs.  The contractor will be removing and replacing deteriorated sections of the concrete pavement,” reported Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of

Avoid Street Resurfacing August 12 and 13

“On Wednesday, August 12, and Thursday, August 13, 2015, Whiteside County Highway Department will seal coat the following streets in Morrison.  Please do not park on these streets Wednesday or Thursday.  Thanks you for your cooperation,” remarked Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works.  Contact him at

Recreational Trail to Close for Resurfacing

On Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7, 2012, the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail will be closed to the public so the trail can be seal coated.  The Trail will re-open on Saturday, August 8.  Thank you for your understanding.

Did You Lose Your Keys July 29?

A set of keys was found near the Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.  They were turned in at the Whiteside News Sentinel office, 100 E. Main Street.

Office Closed July 15 through July 19

The office of thecity1.com will be closed Wednesday, July 15, through Sunday, July 19, 2015.  Obituaries will be posted as usual, and emails will continue to be received.  Press releases can be slipped under the office door or attached to the whiteboard outside.

Send Us Your Storm Photos

Kindly send your photographs of the severe storm damage from the evening of Monday, June 22, 2015, to stephanie@thecity1.com.  Please include an address or approximate location.  The Editor will remain out of the office Wednesday, June 24, 2015, to deal with tree damage.  However, readers may leave a message at

Honor Thy Father….Exodus 20:12

Mayan proverb:  “In the baby lies the future of the world….His[/Her] father must take him[/her] to the highest hill to see what his[/her] world is like.”

Free Hearing Screenings Noon to 6:00

The Lions Hearing Bus will be at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL,  on Thursday, June 11, 2015, noon to 6:00 p.m.  This is a free service offered to the community by your Morrison Lions Club.

Softball Sectional Final Postponed to June 1, 2015

Due to continued rain, today’s Sectional Finals Softball game, between Morrison High School and Stillman Valley High School, has been postponed until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015. It will be held at the Morrison Sports Complex.