On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 9:55 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a car vs pedestrian traffic crash with injuries, on Stevens Street near E. Humphreys Avenue, in rural Rock Falls, IL The driver of the vehicle, Donald L. Legel of Rock Falls, was attempting to leave a residence
The long-awaited Main Street construction modernization will begin the last week of April 2021. Over several months, it will involve extensive work from Orange Street east to Clinton Street. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, ICMA-CM, announced, “Construction is scheduled to start at Orange Street and Main Street the week of April
The Editor had prepared this Public Service Announcement and was about to save it to thecity1.com Home Page, when her cell phone rang. It was a call from CodeRED. Starting Thursday, April 15, 2021, the City of Morrison has transitioned to a new community alert system, CodeRED. This is a
On Sunday, April 11, 2021, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a single-vehicle, roll-over crash at U. S. Route 30 and Hillside Road, in rural Morrison, IL. An eastbound vehicle driven by Deanna Clifton, 32 of Sterling, IL, lost control, left the roadway, struck a culvert, and rolled. Clifton had to
To the Editor: I would like to personally thank the community of Morrison, IL, for its support during the Mayoral election process. The overwhelming outreach was unexpected and fulfilling. I want to thank Mayor Everett Pannier for doing the heavy lifting and setting the tone over the last eight years.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021, will be a full day of attendance for students of Morrison Community Unit School District #6. It will not be an Early Dismissal, as the District calendar says. We will have our regularly-scheduled, Early Dismissal on Wednesday, April 14. The District apologizes for any confusion this
Director of Publicity Todd Mickley reported, “The Whiteside County Fair is pleased to inform you, that we are working diligently to prepare for the 150th Fair. An impressive line-up of entertainment is on tap and is sure to please all who attend!” The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 17, 2021,
On Friday, April 9, 2021, at 9:14 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies along with Fulton Police Department responded to a single-vehicle fatality traffic crash, on U. S. Route 136 just west of Sand Road. Driver and passenger were pronounced dead at the scene by Whiteside County Coroner Joseph McDonald.
Dear Editor: Vern Tervelt has lived and paid Morrison taxes for over 50 years. He is proud to lead and represent the people of Morrison[, IL.] Vern raised seven successful children in Morrison. Vern’s father, Maynard Tervelt, worked for the City of Morrison as the Sewer Plant Operator for 35
What is your favorite Easter treat? The Editor’s new, second-place favorite is single-size, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, in polka dot, foil wrappers. Jelly Beans will always reign number one. I wonder, how many of our viewers like the licorice ones? I do; I never had to share them with the
During March 2021, Fitzgerald Pharmacy, 124 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, held weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics for area customers age 65 or older, plus some “essential workers” who might have been younger. The pharmacy called their customers about the availability of the Moderna vaccine. Pharmacist Dan Engelkins administered the first
Dear Editor: Scott Vandermyde, son of Dr. Richard and Barbara Vandermyde retired “home” to Morrison after working as an Actuary, both in various Cities in the United States, including Chicago, Seattle, and Los Angeles, and onto Zurich, Switzerland, and Hong Kong. He told me, “The grounding and education I received
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey conducted these interviews and submitted the photos. On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, the Whiteside County, IL, Consolidated Election ballots available to voters will carry two names of candidates desiring to be the next Mayor of Morrison, IL. They were interviewed separately, and their responses are offered
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation will host a Pre-Grand Opening on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., at the City of Morrison Community Room (inside Odell Public Library), 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Breakfast will be served. Please reply immediately at 815-772-5510. The agenda follows.
Submit questions to stephanie@thecity1.com for consideration in the upcoming Mayoral candidate forum. The deadline is Monday night, March 22, 2021. Join the event on Wednesday, March 24, in the Morrison High School auditorium for a forum with Vernon Tervelt and Scott Vandermyde, or watch the live-streaming broadcast. Doors open at