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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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Two Fine Army Air Force Men

"Stanley R. Mitick donated his U. S. Army Air Force Class A uniform to Morrison Historical Society.  It was displayed for the first time on one of the new mannequins at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.    Mitick is shown Sunday, April 27, 2014, during the museum’s"

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Patchouli and Terra Guitarra Are Quite a Pair

"Julie and Bruce Hecksel are multitalented musicians with an appreciation for whimsy.  This playfulness entertains them on long roads between venues.  They made up a “fake village” as their hometown–Thanksenhausen–and hand out mini bumper stickers to anyone who wishes one.  Travel companions include several puppets:  Leonardo da Vinci; Albert Einstein"

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April 28 Public Hearing Agenda

"Morrison City Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments about the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget, on Monday, April 28, 2014, at 6:45 p.m.  It takes place prior to the 7:00 City Council Meeting, in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows."

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Brownie Sale to Aid Local Animals

"On Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Brownie Troops 1372 and 1395 will have a garage and bake sale at 307 S. Base Street, Morrison, IL.  All proceeds go to help local animals.  This “Take Action Project” will finish their Girl Scout Journeys.  "

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MHS to Present “Wizard of Oz”

"Here is an entertaining idea to honor Mom or Grandma, whild bringing pleasure to the entire family.  Buy her a ticket to attend Morrison High School ‘s presentation of “The Wizard of Oz.”  The drama will be held the weekend of Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 11, 2014, in"

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Ernst Named to All-State Scholastic Team

"Alex Ernst, Morrison, IL, was named to the IHSSBCA All-State Team for his accomplishments during the 2013-2014 Scholastic Bowl season.  He was nominated by coaches of teams attending the same tournaments Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl attended. Teammates Michael Hardesty and Hannah Rillie were also named to the All-State Team. "

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April 23 Sterling Robbery Report

"At 12:02 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Sterling, IL, Police Department and Rock Falls, IL, Police Department, responded to a 911 Robbery call at Casey’s General Store, located at 2806 W. 4th Street in Sterling.  An employee stated two white males,"

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Boy-17 Paroled Until Age 21

"Unique powers and requirements of the Juvenile Court System played out in Courtroom 108, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, during a tense Sentencing Hearing.  At the conclusion, The Honorable William McNeal paroled Boy-17, who had plead guilty to starting the devastating fire in Prophetstown, IL, in the predawn hours of July"

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Reno Begins at New April House

"Tuesday, April 22, 2014, brought sunshine after Monday’s rain, and it brought to Morrison, IL, the Sterling, IL, Sunshine Rotary Club.  These service group members had a gift-in-kind to present to Whiteside County children and their families:  construction skills and cost-free labor to benefit April House Children’s Advocacy Center. Rotarians"

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Morrison High School Honors Night May 6

"Everyone is cordially invited to attend Honor’s Night at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, Tuesday, May 6, 2014.  Honor’s Night will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium and will be followed immediately by refreshments in the cafeteria.  "

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April 11 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, April 11, 2014. Arrests:  No arrests reported. Citations: Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 04-13-14 Daniel T. Rinker  51 Morrison, IL Ordinance – No Parking 04-14-14 Gregory T. Johnson 68 Sterling, IL Ordinance – No"

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Traffic Flow Change at Junior High and Southside

"Editor’s note:  Morrison Junior High Prinicipal Darryl Hogue submitted the following article.  Click here to see the map of parking lot changes. To increase safety for students who use the parking lot between the Junior High and Southside school, the [Morrison Community Unit] District [#6] has worked closely with Police"

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Comprehensive Plan Is Ready to Review

"Whiteside County is in the final phases of drafting a Comprehensive Plan, a plan to guide development and positive change over the next 20 years.   The completed draft plan is available for review, and a summary will be presented for discussion at each of two public meetings. Both locations are"

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3:00 p.m. Cross Walk

"The traditional Cross Walk on Good Friday, April 18, 2014, will begin at 3:00 p.m., instead of noon, to allow school children to attend. Participants will begin at the entrance to Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL."

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MHPC Building History #19

"The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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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