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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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October 31 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 31, 2014. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-31-14 Virgil L. Bush  73 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Traffic Control Device (Ordinance) 10-31-14 Nathan"

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Reducing Damages Caused by Severe Weather

"Extreme weather events in Whiteside County raise important questions.  How vulnerable are residents to these storms?  What are the most frequently occurring natural hazards? How much damage do storms and other natural hazards, such as drought, cause?   These questions and other related issues will be discussed when representatives from"

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Referenda for County Schools and Morrison Streets Pass

"Throughout the day, Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 17,814 citizens cast their votes. The majority of them chose to fund two 1% retail tax referenda.  In Morrison, IL, 59% of the 1413 voters agreed to pay one cent more on the dollar–on some purchases–to fund street repairs.  In Whiteside County, IL,"

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WACC Open House November 10

"Connect.  Discover.  Explore.  Learn.  These action verbs exemplify students who attend the Whiteside Area Career Center. Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC) will host their annual Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Monday, November 10, 2014.  The location is 1608 Fifth Avenue, Sterling, IL. What is the function of"

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Secretary of State Offices Closed Veterans’ Day

"Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2014, in observance of Veterans’ Day. All Driver Services facilities will be open for regular business on Wednesday, November 12. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the"

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Vote Tuesday, November 4, 2014

"The Tuesday, November 4, 2014, General Election will take place in Whiteside County between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Take advantage of this important civil right and duty. "

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2014-2015 MHS Quarter 1 Honor Roll

"Following are Morrison High School students who achieved Honor Roll status during the first quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015:  Adrienne Banks, Chance Bender, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Hunter Hamstra, Payton Kennedy, Emily Kuehl, Kelsey Middleton, Isabel Vander Bleek, Kyle VanDerLeest, Kyle"

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October 27 City Council Report

"Lynette Forth submitted this report. The “short meeting” scenario continued at the Monday, October 27, 2014, meeting of the Morrison City Council. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen reported that the tear down of 703-705 W. Morris is to be completed. He noted that the appraisal is finished, and Aldermen should expect"

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MHPC Building History #46

"The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes"

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Water and Sewer Rate Increase Bulletin

"Morrison, IL, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen issued this Informational Bulletin regarding October 2014 water and sewer rate increases. Sewer Utility By now, most residents are aware that the City is preparing to break ground on a new Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The current plant in Waterworks Park is 75 years old. "

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MHPC Building History #45

"The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes"

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MHPC Building History #44

"The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes"

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Vogel’s Barber Shop Began in 1932

"The Editor wrote the following article as part of a series on Golden Businesses, during the 2005 Sesquicentennial.  Click here to read about a unique fundraiser benefit for shop owner Tom Vogel.  Babies haven’t any hair; Old men’s heads are just as bare;–Between the cradle and the grave Lies a"

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Two Trick-or-Treat Photos

"These photos record a Morrison, IL, two-year-old’s Trick-or-Treat experience on Halloween afternoon, Friday, October 31, 2014.  Firechild Isaac’s mother, Hillary Blevins, took the photos and emailed them to her brother, Nate Vavra.  He added the captions."

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October 10 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 10, 2014. Arrests:  none The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-14-14 Rachel E. Mohr  22 Lexington, IL Speeding 10-19-14 Sandra G. Uribe  40 Wheaton, IL Speeding 10-21-14"

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