The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes
The City of Morrison Water Department will be flushing hydrants for a period of three weeks, beginning Monday, March 17, 2014. This work will be done during the day from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flushing of hydrants may cause rust to appear in residential service lines. Therefore, it
The Whiteside Forum will host another movie night Thursday, March 27, 2014, showing the award-winning documentary “American Outrage.” Please join us for the presentation and a brief discussion period to follow. Showtime will be 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison,
After a week without access to thecity1.com, the site has been repaired. We also upgraded to a new version of our content management system. Thanks ever so much to those who sympathized and contacted us during the days of inactivity. It is such a pleasure to “work” for you again.
3/10/14 at 1:25 a.m. Adrian M. Lopez, 29, of Sterling, IL, was arrested at Science Ridge Road and Pine Hill Drive, rural Sterling. He was charged with DUI-Alcohol, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Crash, Failure to Give Aid or Information, Failure to Report Crash to Police, Failure to Reduce
Vernon Sidney Milnes, Sr., age 86 of Milledgeville, IL, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home, Sterling, IL. Vernon was born on October 18, 1927, in Morrison, IL, to Sidney and Edna (Swanson) Milnes. He married Rhea Clary on February 18, 1948, in Morrison. Vernon was a
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17, 2014, several food and beverages choices will be offered in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south. Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish. Below are 15 options, several of which are
Frank Gail Spencer, concluded his adventurous earthly life Mondy, March 10, 2014. Gail was born on October 15, 1928, in Sterling, IL, the son of Frank Charles and Bertha Mae (Bailey) Spencer. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1946 and enlisted in the U. S. Army Aircorps and was
Alberta J. Wiebenga, 82, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 10, 2014, at the nursing home. Alberta was born October 4, 1931, in Clinton, IA, to Paul Wesley and Helena Christine (Jurgensen) Gladhill. She was educated in the Clinton Grade Schools and was a graduate of
On Sunday, March 9, 2014, Girls Scouts of the USA celebrated Girl Scout Sunday across the Nation. The largest American female organization began on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, GA, at the design of Juliette Gordan Lowe. GSUSA celebrates its 101st anniversary during the current Girl Scout Week. Junior Girl
Roberta Ann Tichler, 76, of 804 13th Street, Fulton, IL, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL, after her courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Roberta was born July 24, 1937, in Clinton, IA, to Jake C. and Florence (Wiebenga) Balk. She was
Florence Mildred “Flo” (Anderson) Davis, 96, a lifelong resident of Whiteside County, passed Saturday, March 8, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. She was born on February 15, 1918, in Illinois, the daughter of Emret Lewis and Martha Elizabeth (Miller) Anderson. She was a lifetime member of the
The Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society Meeting Program on Sunday March 9, 2014, will be about the history of the Reformed Mennonite Church, established in the community in the mid-1800’s. It is now located at 1901 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. The program, by Louis Sedig and Lee Johnson, will
The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to name Paul Beck, clerk at Express Lane Station, 651 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, the recipient of the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month of February 2014. Beck was nominated for his sunny disposition and engaging attitude towards his customers;