January 17 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 17, 2020. Arrests: On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, driven by Brittiny M. Starr, age 28 of Morrison, IL, after receiving

Post 328 Hosts High Level American Legion Visitors

Department of Illinois American Legion officials annually visit Divisions, Districts, and Posts to collect membership renewal cards and meet with veterans. On Friday, January 17, 2020, a caravan of National staff and Department Legion hierarchy from Headquarters in Bloomington, IL, stopped at three Posts in the 13th District.  This District

The Whiteside Forum: China and the U. S.

On Thursday January 23, 2020, the Whiteside Forum will host Dr. Norm Moline, Augustana College Professor of Geography, Emeritus, who will speak to “China and the U. S.:  Understanding China through a Comparative Lens.”  This event will be held in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S.

January 10 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 10, 2020. Arrests:  On Friday, January 10, 2020, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 529 E. Wall Street, Morrison, IL, after receiving a 911 call of a female screaming.  As Morrison

January 13 City Council Report

The City of Morrison Council met on Monday, January 13, 2020, before a large group of citizens, in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Public Works Director Lori Matlack; Chief of

12:30 Potluck by Morrison Historical Society

Morrison Historical Society members and the general public are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting and Potluck. On Sunday, January 19, 2020,   Doors open at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, at noon.  The meal begins promptly at 12:30.  Kindly bring a dish to pass, plate,

Third Thursday at The Loft on Main January 16

The public is invited to begin the new decade with a sociable visit to The Loft of Main, for the first “Third Thursday” of 2020.  The free event is January 16, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery opens to the  public.  These morning gatherings allow men and women

January 3 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 3, 2020. Arrests:  On Friday, January 3, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Morrison Police attempted a welfare check on Shane A. Gaffey, age 45, at his residence of 631 E. Lincolnway, Apt. G,

Audrey Temple, Resident Volunteer of the Year

Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announced Audrey Temple as their “Resident Volunteer of the [2019] Year.”  Audrey has shown excellent service at Resthave by giving endless hours of her time to help several departments.  Audrey prepares mailings, cuts, folds, staples, sorts, etc. as needed, to help

Bryn Callahan First Press Release

Press release published on thecity1.com, Morrison Online by Editor and Publisher by Stephanie A. Vavra C.A.R. President to Discuss Orphan Train Project June 30 Morrison Historical Society will host Bryn Callahan, 17, State President of Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.), on Sunday, June 30, 2019.  The public is invited

American Legion Delivered “Gift to the Yanks”

Marketing Director Karla Burn reported a special Christmas visit to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday, December 20, 2019.  Four of 120 members of Morrison American Legion Post 328–Bob Brands, Terry Jones, Kenneth Petersen, and Dale Usterbowski–visited with 21 Resthave veterans. Legionnaires presented each with a

Memorial Unveiled to Honor Orphan Train Children

In ceremonies Saturday, August 24, 2019, the Illinois Society Children of the American Revolution unveiled one of the first Illinois memorials, to children who rode “Orphan Trains” from New York to Illinois.  This memorial is located at the Amboy Railway Depot Museum, Amboy, IL.  Ceremonies were moderated by C.A.R. State

January 19 Morrison Historical Society Annual Meeting

Editor’s note: The potluck meal will begin at 12:30 p.m., not 1:00 as previously stated. On Sunday, January 19, 2020, Morrison Historical Society members and the general public are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting and Potluck.  Doors open at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL,

2020 Resolution: Travel to Italy with Morrison Travel Club

Some New Year’s resolutions are in a class by themselves:  bold, unforgettable, and personally fulfilling.  All interested adults are invited to share the same 2020 resolution to expand their travel horizons, by registering for the autumn Morrison Travel Club trip to Italy.  Join us as we explore art, architecture, culture,

December 20 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 20, 2019. Arrests:  On Saturday, December 21, 2019, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Timothy W. Hansen, age 54 of Morrison, IL, for an