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Randy & Bill Keuhl Donated 24 Gallons
Our Savior Lutheran Church 150th Anniversary
 
Convenient Liquor Land
McDonald's Donation
Jerry Scott Voted
Nine Election Judges
Randy & Bill Keuhl Donated 24 Gallons
Our Savior Lutheran Church 150th Anniversary
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Volunteer Millers Old Joliet Prison Program April 17

"  The Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will host a program by Kelly Klobucher about the old Joliet, IL, prison, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.  Please join us at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL.  Light refreshments will be served following the presentation. "

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March 29 Lake Carlton Fishing

"  Saturday, March 29, 2025, was a fine afternoon for fishing in Morrison-Rockwood State Park’s Lake Carlton.  The Editor spoke to two families.  Dynamic gray clouds filled the sky with menacing swirls. Samantha West and Chris Browne live in Sterling, IL, with West’s three daughters.  They are experienced fishers.  “A"

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March 20 ARC Morrison Blood Drive Report

"Respectfully submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Program Leader. The second American Red Cross Community Blood Drive of 2025 took place on Thursday, March 20, at Morrison United Methodist Church.  The sponsor for the canteen that day was Bethesda Lutheran Church; they have sponsored the"

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Liquor Land Convenience Store

"  In February 2025, a new enterprise opened its doors, conveniently located at 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beside McDonald’s.  Liquor Land is a convenience store that is open each day from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. The business boasts of having “the lowest prices in town.”  Additionally, there is no"

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Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Crash

"  On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 6000 block of Cordova Road, in rural Erie, IL, for a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash. Upon arrival, Deputies located the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, who was pronounced"

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McDonald’s Awards Morrison Music Boosters $500

"  On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, allowed Morrison Music Boosters to host the first “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser to benefit a Morrison organization.  The event was held between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.  The Music Boosters received $500 to support the MHS Marching Mustangs Color"

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April 3 Family Bingo Tonight

"  The Parks and Recreation Department will host Bingo for Families, on Thursday, April 3, 2025.  The venue is the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Play time is from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.  Bring someone to enjoy this City of"

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April 1 Consolidated Election Day

"  April Fool’s Day 2025, was taken literally by this jolly voter, Jerry Scott, at one-of-two Mt. Pleasant precincts, in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 1, also included Clyde residents. All 60 County precincts responded with votes; however"

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Letter from Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker

"  Editor’s note:  Further information from Sheriff Booker and the Consolidated Election count can be viewed here.. Last night, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the voters of Whiteside County made a critical decision to ensure the continued safety and well-being of our community, by approving the Public Safety Tax.  As Sheriff,"

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Music Boosters Color Guard Fundraiser at McDonald’s Today

"  On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, a portion of dine-in and drive-through purchases made at McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., will benefit Morrison Music Boosters, to support the MHS Color Guard.  Color Guard members, Coaches, and Music Boosters will be on site to assist"

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Secretary of State Flagship DMV Center Open

"  Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Raven A. DeVaughn, Director of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), unveiled the Secretary of State Flagship Center on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the Chicago, IL, Loop.  The location is 125 W. Monroe Street. A ribbon cutting launched this new,"

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City Council Approves New Position 

"    By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on Monday, March 31, 2025, without Alderman Vernon Tervelt in attendance.  Nathan Jacobs, Recreational Services Director, reported that summer programs sign-ups recorded Volleyball 47 and Soccer 120.  He also noted the beginning of Thursday, April 3, Bingo"

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April 1 Ballot Includes Safety Tax Proposition

"  Whiteside County Clerk Karen Stralow submitted this Legal Notice, which explains a tax Proposition.  The text will appear on the ballot Tuesday, April 1, 2025. LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hearby given that at the Consolidated Election to be held on Tuesday, the 1st of April, 2025, the following proposition"

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Prepare for the Consolidated Election on April 1

"  Whiteside County Clerk Karen Stralow seeks to inform voters, in advance of the upcoming Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election. Residents who had requested, last month, to be sent an Early Voting ballot have until Monday, March 31, to complete it and take it to the Whiteside County Courthouse. "

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Submit Early Voting Ballots on Sunday or Monday

"  Karen Stralow, Whiteside County Clerk, reminds citizens to submit their Early Voting ballot in the next two days–PRIOR TO the Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election.  Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County still has time to return their Early Voting ballot at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E."

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