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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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Morrison Downtown is “Worthy of Preservation”

"Tim Slavin, President of Morrison Historic Preservation Commission, mentioned this Chicago Tribune article of Thursday, February 26, 2015. It references achievement of a long-term goal of MHPC:  to secure placement of the Morrison, IL, downtown on the National Register of Historic Places. Illinois added 24 such locations as “worthy of"

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Daylight Saving Time Begins March 8

"A welcome sign of Spring’s approach is Daylight Saving Time, which begins Sunday, March 8, 2015.  Reset all time pieces and appliances ahead one hour on Saturday evening, March 7, or on Sunday.  Don’t forget vehicle clocks and watches not currently worn.  Smartphones will adjust themselves while you sleep."

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Consolidated Election Notice

"Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the following places to wit: PRECINCTS—POLLING PLACE—ADDRESS Fulton 1 & 2—Fulton Presbyterian Church—311 N. 9th St., FultonFulton 3 & 4—Fulton Presbyterian Church—311 N. 9th St., FultonGenesee—Genesee Township Office—22725 Pilgrim Rd., ColetaJordan—Jordan Township Office—28950 Penrose Rd., SterlingGarden Plain—Township Building—6110 Garden"

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Time Extended for Voter Registration

"Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announced Wednesday, March 11, 2015, that “grace period registration” for residents who did not register to vote by the Tuesday, March 10, deadline will be available from March 11 through Monday, April 6, for the upcoming Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 7.  Voters who register"

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Morrison Police Hires Part-Time Officer

"Wyatt Heyvaert became a part-time officer of the Morrison, IL, Police Department on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.  Heyvaert is currently the Chief of Police in Albany, IL, where he resides. Morrison Chief Brian Melton stated, “Part-time officers are occasionally utilized by MPD….Having several part-time officers on the roster certainly helps"

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February 23 School Board Report

"Lynnette Forth submitted this report. Morrison High School Senior Kaitlyn Anderson requested approval from the Board of Education for an early graduation request.  She addressed the board during the Monday, February 23, 2015, regular meeting.  Only needing a few credits, Anderson plans to finish her high school requirements in time"

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Identifying Projects to Reduce Severe Weather Damage

"Steps to prevent injuries and deaths, while maintaining vital services for Whiteside County residents, when floods and severe storms hit will be discussed when the Whiteside County Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meets at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015.  The meeting will be in the Odell Public Library,"

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Morrison Man Wins the Heart of Miss Texas

"Editor’s note:  This artilce by Jennifer Campbell is reprinted with permission from Whiteside News Sentinel; it ran Tuesday, February 24, 2015. “The teachers voted as well as the students. There was a boy and myself that won the American Legion Award,” Barbara Austin began. In Morrison[, IL,] we all know"

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Schools to Start Two Hours Late

"Due to the inclement weather on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will delay start times by two hours."

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Christmas Walk Committee Treats Key Club

"February 27, 2015, with it’s snow cover and single-digit temperatures, was reminiscent of the Chamber Christmas Walk of Saturday, December 6, 2014.  Two members of the Christmas Walk Committee, Nancy Anderson and Stephanie Vavra, and Chamber Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen met at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL"

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MHS Junior Class Butter Braid Sale

"Just in time for Easter!  The Morrison High School Junior Class will be selling Butter Braid pastries beginning Monday, March 2, through Monday, March 16, 2015.  Made with 100% real butter, Butter Braids are a light and flaky pastry, that is hand-braided.  They come in a variety of mouthwatering fillings:"

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March 2 Board of Education Special Meeting

"The Board of Education of the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will conduct a Special Meeting on Monday, March 2, 2015, at Morrison High School, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the Office of Superintendent Scott Vance, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. No action will"

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March 3 Agenda: City Special Council Meeting

"Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Item for"

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March 3 Agenda: MHPC

"Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of February 3, 2015, minutes New Business Criteria for"

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Morrison Institute of Technology Visit Day

"The public is invited to attend Visit Day at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 7, 2015.  This is an opportunity for the Community to see programs the College offers in Engineering Technology and Computer Network Administration. There will be demonstrations,"

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