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December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
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The Loft on Main Holiday Art
2nd Turkey Trot Small
TSC Soft Opening November 30
December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
Madi Armitage Signed
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October 6 High School College & Career Fair

"Brian Bartoz submitted this article and a photo from the 2019 College & Career Fair. Morrison High School will open its doors to 36 college and career representatives, during its third annual College & Career Fair, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., in the gymnasium.  Students"

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October 4 Outages on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp

"Editor’s note:  The following news report by WQAD Author Katrina Lamansky was published Monday, October 4, 2021, at 11:19 a.m. Social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are having connectivity issues on desktop and mobile devices.  According to DownDetector, where internet users can report website outages, all three social"

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Celebration of Life for Becky VanDeWostine

"The family of Becky Lynn VanDeWostine invites everyone to join them for a Celebration of Life gathering, to remember the good times and share memories of Becky. Please join them on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the River’s Edge Resort and Campground, 18031 Moline Road,"

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Pop-Up Farmers Market October 7

"Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Pop-Up Market will be held Thursday, October 7, 2021, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL.  The open air market will feature local farmers, crafters, businesses, food trucks, music, and more than 20 vendors. Oregon, IL,"

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September 24 Morrison Police Report

"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 24, 2021. Arrests:  On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, Morrison Police arrested Timothy D. Messina, age 31 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Lee County, charging Messina with Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer (Class"

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April 2021 Welcome Home Caravan for Joe Brewer

"Editor’s note: This joyous return of Iowa National Guardsman Joe Brewer form overseas duty was created on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. It was inadvertently saved as a draft copy and never displayed. Here is the overdue feature. Thank you to Allison Brewer for the alert. American flags adorned downtown Main"

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McCombie Appointed to Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission

"Illinois Representative Tony McCombie was appointed to the newly formed Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission, on Wednesday, September8, 2021, by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin. Rep. McCombie was a co-sponsor of the legislation creating the Commission, enacted as Public Act 102-520, which passed the Illinois House and Senate unanimously.  It"

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October 1 Class of 1966 Gathering

"The Morrison High School graduating Class of 1966 would like to invite all MCHS alumni, former teachers, and guests to stop in at The Double G Saloon, 115 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, October 1, 2021, beginning at 7:00 p.m. If you were a part of the graduating"

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Shell Express Extends Athletic Boosters Promotion

"Morrison Athletic Boosters has been chosen as the recipient of the Shell Express Lane/Johnson Oil Co. gas station’s “Giving Pump Promotion.”  For the months of September and October 2021, Shell will donate 1¢ per gallon on Pump One to the Morrison Athletic Boosters. The location is 651 W. Lincolnway, Morrison,"

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Shots Fired. Deputy Down

"Radio transmissions stating, “Shots Fired; Deputy Down” and “Request for Emergency Assistance” are words no Sheriff ever wants to hear come across the Police Radio.  On Monday, September 27, 2021, Whiteside County K-9 Deputy Derek Hamstra, age 32, with 8.5 years’ experience in the Sheriff’s Office, was shot.  Deputy Hamstra"

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Trick-or-Treat October 30 in Morrison

"The City of Morrison, IL, has designated Trick-or-Treat hours for Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m."

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Homecoming Court and Parade Information

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey supplied the photograph. Morrison High School Homecoming Week is Monday, September 27, through Friday, October 1, 2021.  A tradition includes selection of a Homecoming Court representing four grade levels.  The student body will vote on Wednesday, September 29, for two Royalty members; that boy and girl"

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Music Department Offers Thanks

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. Homecoming Week 2021 is in full “swing” at Morrison High School, in Morrison, IL.  The Music Department contributed toward a “smashing” event, during THUSE, on Thursday, September 30.  This percussive event is aided by local contributors. Money raised from the Car Smash will"

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300 Block of E. Main Street is Enhanced

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. At the Monday, September 27, 2021, City of Morrison Council meeting, citizen comments about the City’s lack of regulations on the housing of chickens within the City limits, have moved the Morrison City Council to put the clarification on the agenda for Monday,"

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Citizens React to Fulton School District Mandates

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photograph. Prior to the Wednesday, September 22, 2021, River Bend Board of Education meeting, a budget hearing was held to allow the public an opportunity to question the FY2022 budget, that was to be voted on for approval.  No comments/questions"

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