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December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
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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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High Five Day and Third Thursday April 21

"Leprechauns were among us, who visited The Loft on Main’s Third Thursday morning gathering, on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2022.  Left-to-right were Mark and Jean Zinnen; Sharon Boyles; Marcia Haag; Joan Vander Bleek; Dave Boyles.  The Zinnens left that evening for Ireland; the next day, they began collecting rainbows"

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Youth Invade Resthave on Good Friday

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photographs. One of the elite care and rehabilitation centers in the State was the destination of the young of Whiteside County, on Good Friday, April 15, 2022.  Anticipating Easter, boys and girls responded to an invitation by Resthave Care &"

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National Honor Society Inducts 21

"Brian Bartoz wrote this feature. Twenty-one students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, during an evening ceremony in the auditorium.  Students were selected based on four criteria:  academic credentials (3.5 GPA or higher); leadership in school and community activities;"

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April 19 Public Works Special Meeting

"Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet in the Hearing Room at the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, for a Special Meeting. It will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 6:15 p.m. The Agenda follow. CALL TO ORDER MOTION: To award and approve ResolutionA. Section"

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Aiken Shares County Connections April 24

"Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, reopens on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Doors open at 1:00 p.m.; the program begins promptly at 1:30. The building is accessible to all, from the ramp at the back entrance. Light refreshments will be served. Carolyn Aiken describes her program as a"

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Rotary December Student of the Month

"Our Morrison Rotary December 2021 Student of the Month was not able to join us due to some scheduling conflicts.  We were finally able to recognize Isaac Melton, on Friday, April 1, 2022. Isaac is the son of Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton and Morrison Rotary President Carrie Melton.  He"

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Masons Celebrate Scholastic Bowl Team

"Coach Brian Bartoz wrote this feature, and Steve Siefken took the photographs. Members of Morrison’s Masonic Lodge (Dunlap Lodge #321) celebrated a successful season of Scholastic Bowl competition, during a pizza supper and awards night for Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl students, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Wade Kaufman, who"

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Correction to Video Gaming Terminal Fees

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey was notified, on Thursday, April 14, 2022, of an error in his City Council report from Monday, March 28. Below is the corrected portion. The March 28, 2022, meeting of the Morrison City Council approved an Ordinance that revised the fee for all gaming terminals within"

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Winds Toss Paint Chips Along Downtown

"The U. S. National Weather Service forecast for Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Morrison, IL, warned that “damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines….” The High Wind Warning predicted “30-40 MPH winds, with gusts up to 60 MPH, until 7:00 p.m.” It was, indeed, a blustery day, with"

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Kiwanis Egg Hunt 2022

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. The chill in the spring air didn’t slow the gathering of Easter eggs by the youngsters in Kiwanis Park, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Just before 10:00 a.m., Morrison Fire Department chauffeured the Easter Bunny to the event, with"

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Sports Complex Ignites Council Meeting

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Thirteen years ago, the City of Morrison was excited to open a Sports Complex, that was the talk of the Northwest area, for small-town, athletic venues. The same complex is now the topic of constant discord among the community and the Morrison City"

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Main Street Finished with a Lighted Parade

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article. Photos were taken by him and the Editor. Click here to the Morrison Department of Fun Facebook page for parade videos. Lamp post banners were installed on Friday, April 8, 2022, by Emmanuel Reformed Church members. The design is John Toman’s residence, 402"

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Let’s Glow Crazy Parade and Pub Crawl

"Join the Department of Fun on Main Street, Morrison, IL, tonight, Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m., celebrating our new street lighting. Glow bright! Wear neon and white! LIGHTED PARADE: Line up begins at 7:00 at N. Madison and E. Main Streets in the order you arrive."

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How to Donate to Carreno Transplant Fund

"Javier Carreno faces a life-threatening, health crisis. He needs to be placed on a kidney transplant list as soon as possible. That requires a payment of $28,000, but insurance will not cover this initial cost. Once he is included on the list, possible volunteer kidney donors can be evaluated, to"

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2022 Easter Egg Hunts

"Listed chronologically are nine April Easter Egg Hunts, scheduled by these hosts in  Dixon, Lyndon, and Morrison, IL. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Crossroads Community Church-Morrison Campus, 201 W. Market Street, has planned an “Egg-stra Special Community Scavenger Hunt,” from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., with prize drawings at 3:00.  Start at Crossroads"

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