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December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
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All Farmers National Banks to Close

"All FNB offices will be close today, Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. and be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 23, due to the inclement weather."

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SHIELD Testing Closed Until December 27

"Due to the hazardous weather expected the next few days, SHIELD IL Labs and Whiteside County Health Department Testing will be closed on Thursday, December 22, 2022. They plan to resume normal operations Tuesday, December 27."

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MFD Delivers Happiness and Toys

"An approaching, Wednesday night snowstorm sent Morrison Fire Department personnel into early “toy delivery mode,” on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Two teams of celebrated participants needed to deliver bags of toys on the next day, to 104 children, at 52 homes in town and outside Morrison, IL, City limits. Last"

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CGH Medical Center Winter Weather Closings and Holiday Hours

"We are concerned about the safety of our patients and staff. Snow and blizzard-like conditions are currently in the forecast for our service area. For this reason, all CGH Clinics, including the Main Clinic in Sterling, IL, Ready Care, and all outlying clinics will close at noon on Thursday, December"

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Snow Emergency Declared

"Due to the weather forecasted for this weekend, the City of Morrison declared a Snow Emergency effective today, Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 12:00 pm. During this Snow Emergency: No parking on Snow Routes. Certain streets have been designated as Snow Routes and are posted as such, with blue and"

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Letter from Superintendent Scott Vance

"December 20, 2022 Dear MCUD Parents/Guardians: Last week, Morrison High School Administration was made aware of an inappropriate social media post, with severe racial undertones. The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 vehemently condemns any and all expressions of racial, religious, or sexual intolerance and will investigate to its fullest"

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Crash Leads to Fatality

"On Monday, December 19, 2022, at 7:40 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on Prophet Road near the I-88 overpass, in rural Rock Falls, IL. The deceased was identified as Arthur J. Norton, age 74 of Tampico, IL. The preliminary investigation revealed that, for unknown"

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“Messiah” Rehearsals Begin January 8

"Rehearsals for the Morrison Ecumenical Chorus performance of the Lent and Easter portions of Handel’s “Messiah” will begin at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. The concert will be on Palm Sunday, April 2, at St. Peter"

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DAR/CAR Members Lay Wreaths Across America

"On a bitter Saturday morning at Lusk Cemetery in Albany, IL, seven members of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (Carroll Jo Daviess DAR Chapter) and four Children of the American Revolution (Charles Carroll CAR Society) gathered shortly before 11:00 a.m. They joined area volunteers to honor deceased American"

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December 9 Morrison Police Report

"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 9, 2022. Arrests: No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age     Address     Violation Cited 12-9-2022 Rodney Cook 56 Fulton, IL Operating Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration 12-11-2022 Tracy Neas 51 Morrison,"

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December 14 Train Fatality Unidentified

"Sheriff John Booker sent this afternoon update, about he fatality that occurred early on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. “Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has identified the male subject from Rock Falls, IL, who was struck and killed by a train early this morning , in rural Sterling, IL. Until all notifications"

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Flags at Half-Staff for Senator Bennett

"Governor J B Pritzker signed a proclamation on Monday, December 12, 2022, ordering all flags at the State of Illinois facilities be flown at half-staff until sundown, on Monday, December 19, in honor and remembrance of State Senator Scott Bennett, who passed away last week. “Senator Bennett was a good"

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Drive Merry, Bright, and Sober this Holiday Season

"With the holidays in full swing, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Illinois Department of Transportation, to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving. From Friday, December 16, 2022, through Monday, January 2, 2023, Law Enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement efforts, with a high-visibility, “Drive Sober"

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Shop The Loft on Third Thursday and After

"Let our downtown gallery be your source for unique gifts and Christmas items during the holiday season.  With over 1000 hand made items available and scores of different artists represented, The Loft on Main has something to offer all tastes and budgets. From stocking-stuffers and hostess gifts, to one-of-a-kind items"

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Opportunities to Serve: City Clerk or Alderperson

"City of Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde invites citizens to consider running for election to a pair of critical positions in City Government: City Clerk and Alderperson. Click her for two others opportunities to serve on commissions or boards. These are elected positions. Municipal elections are in April. Election information packets"

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