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Early Voting Now
November 7 MHS to Honor Vets
Zinnens and Brandon in Tanzania October 30
Symphony Violinists November 2
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Congratulations, Ron Weimer, Twice

"Ron Weimer was awarded the People’s Choice Award at the Friday, July 12, 2013, the second monthly Car Cruise In, which he organizes during the summer months.  The last of three events will be held Friday, August 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N."

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Vintage Signage Revealed at Donnybrook

"During the past few years, there has been eager interest in development of the Donnybrook Bakery Cafe, at the southwest corner of S. Base and W. Main Streets, Morrison, IL.  Bob and Debby Vaughn are in the final months of repurposing three of their four contiguous buildings.  Each is alphabetically"

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Abbott Farm Film Wins Silver Eddy

"“House by the Side of the Road” is a short film documentary based on the events and stories of a six-generation, Illinois Sesquicentennial farm.  It won the Silver Eddy for Professional Documentary at the May 2013 Cedar Rapids, IA, Independent Film Festival.  Stories told in a book of the same"

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Extreme Image Salon Plus Barber

"Cosmetology comes from the Greek kosmetikos, meaning “beautifying.”  Who doesn’t want a bit of that?  A relocated Morrison, IL, business offers beautifying treatments to hair, nails, and skin, for men, women, teens, and children.  Conveniently located at 207 W. Main Street, Extreme Image Salon has undergone construction kosmetikos for several"

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Receive Sheriff’s Office Immediate Information

"Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi announces his Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office will utilize a new communications service that allows them to send important community information directly to residents, using the latest technology. The Nixle Community Information Service allows the Sheriff’s Office to create and publish messages to subscribed residents instantly, via cell"

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August 5 Sheriff’s Report

"08-04-13 at 02:40 a.m.  Nolan D. Schaver, age 24 of Fulton, IL, was arrested by Deputies following a traffic stop in Fulton, IL, for an inoperative rear registration light.  Nolan was processed at the Fulton Police Department for two Counts of DUI and Operation with Expired Registration Sticker.  After processing,"

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Walt Westendorf (1930 – 2013)

"Editor’s note:  On August 3, 2010, Marta Bender wrote the first of several articles in a series called “Everyone Has a Story.”  She selected Walt Westendorf as her first person of note.  He was a resident of Morrison, IL, except for three years when his family lived in Lyndon, IL. "

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Nana’s Cafe Satisfies

"The sign signals a new owner and business name for a restaurant at 619 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The number of cars in the parking area indicated curious customers. Nana’s Cafe opened a month ago, on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, with service every day from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m."

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Chark’s Yard Art Blooms at Farmers’ Market

"A first-time vendor at Morrison’s Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 3, 2013, was Charlene Klavenga of Fulton, IL. The name Chark’s (sharks) Yard Art was far from intimidating. In fact, her virbrant display looked like a fantasy garden from Alice in Wonderland or Willy Wonka films. “I started this last"

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Schaefers Build New Dance Studio

"For forty-three years, countless students climbed creaky, wooden stairs to the second-floor dance studio at 110 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  You could consider it a warm up, for legs too used to sitting during the school day.  Boys and girls climbed those flights to experience the physicality of artistry"

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Prophetstown T-Shirt Pick Up August 4

"Those who ordered Prophetstown t-shirts can pick them up Sunday, August 4, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 79 Grove Street in the school’s Unit District Office."

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July Customer Service Award

"The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Family Chef Restaurant, 701 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL,  was awarded the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month July.  The restaurant received the honor for creating a warm and friendly environment, where customers feel welcome and appreciated,"

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July 19 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, July 19, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued.    07-16-13    Promise T. Chambers    26    Sterling, IL        Ordinance – Speeding & No Valid Driver’s License07-20-13    Justin W. Kelch        26    Sterling,"

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Morrison Police Report July 19

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, July 19, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 07-16-13 Promise T. Chambers 26 Sterling, IL Ordinance – Speeding & No Valid Driver’s License 07-20-13 Justin"

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Did You Find Mom’s Red Blender?

"Principal Joe Robbins reports a teacher’s daughter accidentally left a red Vitamix Blender on N. Cherry Street at Northside School on Thursday, July 25, 2013.  It was brand new and in perfect condition–not intended for discard.  If you picked it up thinking it was a cast-off, kindly return it to"

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