The Thomaston, ME, Police Department is alerting cell phone users of a text message scam involving COVID-19. It posted on its Facebook page a photo of a text message sent from an Indiana area code. It tells someone they need to self-isolate, because they came in contact with someone with
Editor’s note: This report is by Lauren Stone. “My decisions are hard ones, but they will follow the science….The science says they can’t go back to their normal,” stated Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker, on Friday, April 17, 2020. He announced during the daily coronavirus press briefing, that all Illinois schools
Editor’s note: Morrison Parks & Recreation posted this announcement. Drive to a venue and shine your lights. Morrison, IL, is joining with other area schools tonight, Friday, April 17, 2020, at 8:20 p.m., by turning on all sports field lights for 20 minutes. [This is to] recognize the hard work
On Saturday, April 11, 2020, at about 7:54 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to Route 84 north of Fulton, IL, on the report of a single-vehicle crash. Investigation revealed a 2019 Dodge Ram driven by Robert M. Robinson, 50, of Savanna, IL, was traveling on Route 84 approximately 1/4 of
Morrison, IL, Girl Scouts in grades 4 and 5 have populated the town with 100 bags of complimentary paper hearts. Ten colorful hearts per bag were made by the Girl Scouts as part of their Bronze Award service project. The public is invited to pick up a kit at one
After years of building his case to replace a retired 19?? Officer, Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton’s request to the City Council has been approved. Even more validating, he hired two employees. The first Officer Madison Howard began her Law
On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the Whiteside County Health Department and CGH Medical Center confirmed the first death of a Whiteside County resident associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19.) The individual was in their 90s. Additional details about the individual’s death and City of residence will not be disclosed. “We extend
When I was a young girl, one of my chores was to get the mail. Each day, I looked at the name of the recipient and hoped it was me. It usually was not, but I still looked and hoped. I remember that around my birthday, I got mail! For
On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker announced he will extend his stay-at-home Executive Order through Thursday, April 30, 2020, as part of the State’s effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. The new order means that public and private schools across Illinois will remain
Thecity1.com suffered an April Fool’s Day prank early this morning, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Neither viewers nor the Editor could access the site. Thank you to Rob Fulton, Morrison Computer Repair LLC, for his masterful, swift intervention. Welcome back, viewers.
Editor’s note: Joe Woith served as City Administrator in Morrison, IL, from 1999 until 2007. M. Joseph Woith, 78, of Bloomington, IL, passed away at 3:39 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, in Normal, IL. He was born October 22, 1941, in Bloomington, the son of
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 20, 2020. Arrests: None to report.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., the City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting, at Morrison Community Room 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison IL. The Agenda follows.
Morrison Friends Food Pantry at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will remain “open” their usual hours, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, clients will not be allowed into the church. Minimal volunteer staff will be on site to accommodate filling clients’ foodstuff monthly
Editor’s note: The supplied photo is from Gina P., a member of the Heart Hunters Facebook Group. Local Girl Scouts in grades 4 and 5 are encouraging the community, businesses, nursing homes, and churches to display hearts in their front windows, as a sign of solidarity as part of the