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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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See Loft Artists’ Demonstrations Today

"Use the E. Lincolnway rear entrance to visit The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, August 8, 2021.  Watch three artists produce art using various media.  Hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m."

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August 6 County COVID-19 Report

"On Friday, August 6, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 13 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 8 (Under 20), 3 (30s), 2 (40s.)  There were four recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 7398; (4.7%); Daily Case Count of 13; Total Fatalities 174; Daily Death Count 0. Total Positive"

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150 Years and Counting

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature, The Whiteside County Fair located in Morrison, IL, is scheduled to open its gates on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, to celebrate its sesquicentennial (150th) edition.  The venue is credited with creating many memories for all ages that enter the grounds. Initially opened in"

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Rose Rode During Her “Walk”

"At the corner of N. Cherry and E. High Streets, the Editor met two Morrison, IL, youngsters who accompanied 12-week-old Rose on her Thursday, August 5, 2021, 6:00 p.m. evening walk. Rose is a Bernedoodle, blended from Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle sire and dam.  The puppy at that point"

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Whiteside COVID-19 Transmission is Substantial

"Whiteside County Health Department reported on Thursday, August 5, 2021, that COVID-19 transmission in Whiteside County–and much of Region 1–is now considered “Substantial” or “High.” Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends all individuals mask indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Stop the spread by getting vaccinated, masking, social distancing, handwashing, and"

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IDPH Follows New CDC Mask Guidelines

"These late-July 2021 recommendations apply to Phase 5 in all Illinois businesses, venues, and public spaces.  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends the following, based on the “Centers for Disease Control Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People.” • Instruction for fully vaccinated people given new evidence"

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Michigan Peaches and Blueberries Here August 6

"It’s time to purchase fresh peaches and blueberries from Michigan.  Both luscious fruits will be available two miles south of Morrison, IL, on Route 78, at the white house on the left (east) side of the road, just south of Tegler’s Amish Furniture, 13459 Crosby Road. Donna McCanse stated, “It"

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KAST Fundraiser Aided Bark Park

"In June 2021, KAST Laser Creations, 307 S. Orange Street, Morrison, IL, donated to the future Morrison Bark Park by having a fundraiser.  The family-owned business sold engraved water thermoses with paw prints and a dog’s name on it.  Various colors were available.  They raised over $200 for the dog"

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August 6 Fulton Back-to-School Vaccinations

"The Whiteside County Health Department Mobile Unit will be in Fulton, IL, on Friday, August 6, 2021, providing free, Pfizer vaccine to anyone age 12 and over. Vaccinations will be administered, while the quantity lasts, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The location is Drives Athletic Park, 1300 Park Drive, Fulton."

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July 30 County COVID-19 Report

"On Friday, July 3, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced three new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19:  1 (50s), 1 (60s), 1 (70s.)  There were three recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 7347; (1.8%); Daily Case Count of three; Total Fatalities 174; Daily Death Count 0. Total Positive cases"

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Help Morrison Win $25,000 PetSafe® Grant

"“On the Move with Parks and Rec” of Morrison, IL, has been selected for a chance to win a 2021 “PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ Grant.”  Winners will be chosen by the amount of enthusiastic, community email voting, submitted once a day.  The voting period runs Tuesday, August 3, through"

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Dunk Tank Yields Donation to Food Pantry

"A well-attended activity during the 200 W. Main Street Block Party, in Morrison, IL, on Sunday, July 25, 2021, was a dunk tank.  Law Enforcement personnel availed themselves of multiple opportunities to cool off.   To throw a ball and trigger the drop mechanism, cash donations were accepted. Dunkees included"

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July 23 Morrison Police Report

"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 23, 2021. Arrests:  On Thursday, July 29, 2021, at approximately 8:26 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by David M. Milton, Jr., age 49 of Roseville, MI, in the 400 block of E. Lincolnway,"

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Thecity1.com Went Live at Five July 29

"After months of research and attempted repairs, thecity1.com‘s new, WordPress content management system went live at five, the evening of Thursday, July 29, 2021.  The Editor and Rob Fulton (Morrison Computer Repair, LLC) have begun to set things in place.  On Friday,  July 30, four Opinions/Editorials and six political cartoons"

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Thomas M. Gramer Died in Crash July 11

"Editor’s note:  This notice from the Whiteside Sheriff’s Office was submitted while the Editor was on vacation.  It is posted now as a public record. On 7/11/21 at 2:28 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received a call, reporting a crash on the U. S. Route 30 Mississippi River Bridge,"

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