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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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January 15 Sheriff’s Office Crash Report

"On 1/15/19 at 6:23 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash, on U. S. Route 30 at County Line Road, in rural Rock Falls, IL.  Upon further investigation, it was determined Melody A. Lerette, 65 of Dixon, IL, was traveling northbound on County Line Road, when"

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Register Now for Preschool and Kindergarten Screenings

"Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, has set screening dates for child placement, in both their Preschool and Kindergarten programs for the 2019-2020 school year. Children who will be 3-, 4-, or 5-years-old before Sunday, September 1, 2019, are eligible. If you have, or know of, a"

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January 15 Illinois State Police Arrest and Crash Reports

"All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Carlos De Los Reyes, 19, of Rochelle, IL, was stopped for speeding on 1/10/2019 at 1:41 p.m., on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 103, in Ogle County.  He was charged with Speeding, No Insurance, Expired Registration, and"

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Morrison Junior High 2nd Quarter 2018-2019 Honor Roll

"Morrison Junior High School Honor Roll students are listed below, for the second quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Madilyn Armitage, Colton Bielema, Austin Boonstra, Katie Bush, Landon Cook, Isabella Duncan, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Blake Huizenga, Brooklynn Knouse, Paige Leighton, Emma Mackum, Isaiah McDearman, Hunter McNeece,"

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Carson White Plays in 11-U Baseball Tournament

"over New Years, Carson White played at Disney World for the All American all stars. This team was made up of a bunch of kids in the Midwest to compete. Carson even pitched."

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Rotary Donates Book-a-Month to First Graders

"Morrison Rotary Club Literacy Committee Chair Ellen Smith submitted these photos of one class which is receiving free books throughout the 2018-2019 school year.  Parent donations supported the program, Smith noted. Northside School children received their October installment of free, monthly books, provided by Morrison Rotary Club.  Increasing literacy is"

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Morrison Fireman Dave Brandon, Jr. Retires

"Morrison Fire Department Chief David Benters, standing left, congratulates retiring Fireman David Gene Brandon, Jr., on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.  Brandon was initiated into the local Department on November 21, 1990–28 years ago.  He wore a 25-year service pin on his tie for the occasion.  Brandon had continued as a"

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Remembering MMTA’s Leading Man Emeritus, Don Miller

"Editor’s note:  This article is reprinted to honor Donald Lyle Miller, recognized on June 9, 2017, as MMTA’s “Leading Man Emeritus.” “In 1961, about five people were posing ideas” for a Morrison, IL, theater group.  They met at the residence of Donald and Eileen Miller, “an apartment over the garage"

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January 12 Funeral Procession to Shut Bridges to Drivers

"Editor’s note:  Illinois State Police District 1, Sterling, IL, sent this alert to Illinois drivers heading across the Mississippi River into Clinton, IA, for a portion of the day on Saturday, January 12, 2019.  Morrison Fire Department will drive their Brush Truck in the procession.  MFD will send an Engine"

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Rotary Funds Junior High Books

"For the 2018-2019 school year, Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, purchased over 40 supplemental books to enrich student learning.  Thanks to repeat generosity of Morrison Rotary Club, the school will reimbursed for their cost.  On Thursday, January 10, 2019, Rotary Literacy Committee Chair Ellen Smith said the"

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January 14, 2019, City Council Agenda

"The Monday, January 14, 2019, City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. I.      CALL TO ORDER II.     ROLL CALL III.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.   PUBLIC COMMENT V.   REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS/DEPARTMENT HEADS"

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Eizenga Tax Solutions Because Nice Matters Award

"Editor’s note:  Jerry Lindsey took the group photo. Shortly after noon on Thursday, January 10, 2019, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne, far right, presented a recognition of exceptional service to Kathie Eizenga, owner of Eizenga Tax Solutions. The certificate reads:  “January 2019 Customer Service Award, Presented to Kathie"

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Rotary Donates to Fund Junior High Library Books

"Students at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, have new library materials to expand their knowledge, thanks to the repeat generosity of Morrison Rotary Club.  On Thursday, January 10, 2019, Ellen Smith, Chair of the Literacy Committee of Morrison Rotary, said the service organization would mail a check"

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Illinois State Police December 2018 Activity Report

"llinois State Police District 1 Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for December 2018. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 323 citations and 452 written warnings and made 12 criminal arrests during the month.  Speeding accounted for 215 citations; seven citations were issued for Occupant"

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January 9 Illinois State Police Report

"All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Jerry D. Smith, 36, of Chicago, IL, was stopped for speeding on 1/5/2019 at 9:06 p.m. on Interstate 88 eastbound at milepost 41.5, in Whiteside County, and charged with Driving While License Suspended and Speeding.  Smith was"

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