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TSC Soft Opening November 30
December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
Madi Armitage Signed
 
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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Arnie Drolema Because Nice Matters Award

"The Morrison Chamber of Commerce surprised Arnie Drolema on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, with the Because Nice Matters award. He and wife Jan have owned and operated Yarbrough Appliance, 227 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, since 1988. The certificate stated, “In recognition of going above and beyond by continuously making efforts"

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Second Property Tax Installment Due September 5

"Whiteside County Treasurer Darlene Hook offers citizens this reminder.  The second Property Tax installment is due by Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Payment can be made at the Treasurer’s Office, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. "

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Morrison Police Department Employment Opportunity

"The Morrison Police Department is seeking applications, for the purpose of compiling a list of qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer.  There is a vacancy for a full-time Police Officer. Morrison Police Department is a progressive law enforcement agency, that offers a challenging and rewarding professional career in"

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2017 Fair Bike Winners

"Generous sponsors have donated hundreds of bicycles to the Whiteside County Fair, delighting five or six children annually.  Mead’s Bike Shop, 414 Locust Street, Sterling, IL, was publicly thanked, on Saturday, August 19, 2017, for providing five cerulean blue prizes during Fair Week.  The owner is competitive racer Bryce Mead. "

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70 Tractors Went for A Ride

"Editor’s note:  Matt Lillpop of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau submitted the photographs. Did you happen to see a caravan of 70 tractors on Monday, August 13, 2018?  Each year on the day before the Whiteside County Fair begins, area farmers meet at the fairgrounds and begin a journey through"

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2018 Fair Raffle and Drawing Winners

"During the 2018 Whiteside County Fair, visitors had several opportunities to support Whiteside County, and Morrison, IL, organizations.  On Saturday, August 18, 2018, drawings were made.  Winners from seven cities are listed below. 50/50 raffle tickets were available for purchase throughout the week.  Half the $1430 proceeds will be split"

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2018 Fair Bicycle Winners

"Anticipation of winning a new bicycle during the Whiteside County Fair is always evident, by the number of children that swarm around the Fair Office prior to each day’s name drawing. The first winner, on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, was Cole Bland, 13, from Morrison, IL.   A photograph was unavailable. "

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Chambers to Host Candidate Forum September 18

"The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Morrison Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum, on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78, south), Morrison, IL.  The General Election is Tuesday, November 6. Candidates running"

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Tigers Like Corn Dogs, Too

"At 5:50 p.m., on Friday, August 17, 2018, three-year-old Micah Morris was ready to enjoy a corn dog and watch the Antique Tractor Parade, at the Whiteside County Fair.  He lives in Sterling, IL, with his mother, Danika Morgan.  "

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New Holstein is Born at August 15 Fair

"Hannah Linder, Morrison, IL, has shown her dairy cattle at the Whiteside County Fair since she was five years old.  She has entered Lois, the Holstein cow in the photo, for the last dozen years, beginning in 2006, when Lois was a yearling calf.  Lois won First Junior Calf at"

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Football Web Store Closes August 20

"Activities Director Gregg Dolan noted, “Just a reminder, the Football web store closes Monday, August 20, 2018.”  Click here to access the store:  http://adcraftwebstores.com/category/currentwebstores/."

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Volleyball Venue Change

"Due to construction at Morrison High School, F/S and Varsity Girls Volleyball games will be played at the Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. The date is Monday, August 20, 2018; start time is still 6:00 p.m."

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Tawnya Denning Wins Three Fair Cookie Ribbons

"Dietary Manager Tawnya Dennings, who works at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, entered three different types of cookies in the Whiteside County Fair.  She won a ribbon in all three categories. Dennings received a blue ribbon for first place for her Chocolate Chip cookie second place for her Peanut"

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July 27 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 27, 2018. Arrests:  On Sunday, August 5, 2018, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Dalton J. Gray, age 24 of Morrison, IL, on S. Grape"

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1-in-4 Illinois Children Fully Demonstrate Kindergarten Readiness

"Released Monday, August 13, 2018, data from the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) will provide the first consistent picture across all Illinois School Districts, of the skills children have as they enter kindergarten.  Opportunity gaps emerge well before kindergarten.  KIDS will help educators, communities, families, and policymakers to identify the"

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