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December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
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2nd Turkey Trot Small
TSC Soft Opening November 30
December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
Madi Armitage Signed
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Notice of Upcoming Hydrant Flushing

"City of Morrison, IL, hydrant flushing will be conducted the week of Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, 2020. Flushing helps maintain water quality and ensures hydrants are in good working condition for fire protection. Customers could experience low water pressure and/or rusty water.  Customers are urged to let"

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Nelson Strongly Encourages Voting by Mail

"With coronavirus a continuing concern as the General Election approaches, Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson encourages voters to consider voting by mail.  It is a safe, secure, and convenient option to in-person voting. The Illinois General Assembly this year passed an election bill.  It requires County Clerks to send Vote"

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Police Identify Train vs. Pedestrian Fatality

"On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at approximately 4:21 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call from Union Pacific Railway, of an incident involving a pedestrian and their train, in an area just east of the Jackson Street railroad crossing in Morrison.  A Union Pacific Railway train was"

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COVID-19 Exposures at Johnnie’s Tap

"Whiteside County Health Department and Johnnie’s Tap, Fulton, IL, are working together after a COVID-19 exposure by contagious individuals.  After working with the location to review the situation, we have decided to issue a general release.  This is due to the extended potential for exposure, typical visit duration, and difficulty"

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COVID-19 Exposures at Sterling Moose Family Center

"Whiteside County Health Department and Sterling Moose Family Center are working together, after a COVID-19 exposure by a contagious patron who was not showing symptoms.  After working with the location to review the situation, WCHD decided to issue a general release.  This is due to the extended potential for exposure,"

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COVID-19 Exposures at Sterling Moose Family Center (2)

"Whiteside County Health Department and Sterling Moose Family Center are working together after a COVID-19 exposure by a contagious patron who was not showing symptoms. After working with the location to review the situation we have decided to issue a general release. This is due to the extended potential for"

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COVID-19 Exposures at Whiskey Barrel Saloon

"Whiteside County Health Department and Whiskey Barrel Saloon in Rock Falls, IL, are working closely together, [regarding] COVID-19 exposures by contagious individual(s) who were not showing symptoms.  The Whiskey Barrel released a statement [Tuesday, July 14, 2020,] on Facebook and is joining the Health Department for this [Monday, July 20,"

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July 6 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 6, 2020. Arrests:  On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Morrison Police arrested Jamie C. Given, age 39 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Given with Violation of"

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Corona Twist Letter from RRHH

"Dear Editor: 2020 was the year for a “Corona Twist” to our annual Golf Outing fundraising event for Rock River Hospice & Home.  Working with Deer Valley Golf Club, we were able to rework the format into Golf for Hospice Week 2020.  We are appreciative and thankful for the support"

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South Carolina Murder Suspects Apprehended

"Lee County Sheriff’s Office Report July 4, 2020 Early Saturday morning, July 4, 2020, Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle fire east of Harmon, IL.  Evidence collected at the scene linked the vehicle to a homicide in South Carolina that occurred on Sunday, June 28.  The suspects from"

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Mahaffey’s On Main Street Ladies Night Out July 17

"Sidonna Mahaffey, owner of Mahaffey’s On Main Street, and “Upcycle Junkie” will co-sponsor a Ladies Night Out and DIY Craft Class, on Friday, July 17, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Enjoy complimentary wine and snacks and an evening of companionship and fun.  Required registration closes on Wednesday, July 15,"

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Sheriff’s Office Identifies Murder Victim

"This is a photograph of Jason A. Chapman, 43 years old, of Sterling, IL.  Chapman is the victim in the homicide investigation being conducted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police. “This is a very active investigation at this time,” stated Sheriff John Booker.  I will not"

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June 26 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 26, 2020. Arrests:  On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Jarrett F. Wiebenga, age 19 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging"

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Donor Provides Gift Certificate to Third Business

"On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses.  This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses.  Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than"

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July 5 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

"On Sunday, July 5, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a residence located in the 24000 block of Front Street, (Como), rural Sterling, IL, for a deceased male subject.  The deceased is a male in is 40s who was found in the front yard of his"

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