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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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Booker Accepts Task Force Invitation

"On Monday, March 14, 2022, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker received an email request, to serve on a subcommittee of the Pretrial Practices Implementation Task Force.  The invitation was issued by Judge Robbin Stuckert (Ret.), Chair of the Implementation Task Force. “I am writing to request your participation on the"

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Zinke Named FFA Proficiency Winner

"Hannah Zinke was selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in Veterinary Science.  Hannah is a member of the Morrison, IL, FFA Chapter of Illinois Association FFA.  Illinois FFA recognizes students in 47 different areas, based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences, or SAE.  FFA members"

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March 25 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

"Kathy Schmidt wrote this article. This is the first year since COVID-19 started, that Knights of Columbus members will host a Lenten Fish Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Two remaining Friday dates are March 25 and April 8,"

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February 25 Morrison Police Report

"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 25, 2022. Arrests: On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at approximately 10:07 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a motor vehicle crash (with personal injury) on E. Lincolnway, ¼ mile east of N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, involving two vehicles.  As"

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Tiny Art Show Makes Huge Impact

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared the article and took photos. The intriguing attraction of art of any format is the fact that often, there are no guidelines as to the required size.  However, a local venue did require a specific dimension to enter its current art show.  Odell Public Library,"

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State FFA Recognizes Dakota Houzenga

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photograph. The Agriculture program at Morrison High School returned to the curriculum five years ago.  It now proudly salutes the accomplishments of one of its students. Senior Dakota Houzenga, daughter of April and Kevin Houzenga, recently was notified of her"

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Council Questions Growth Proposals

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison City Council convened on the last day of February 2022, with an Agenda that was small, but conclusionary, on two projects that have been on the Agenda for weeks. Recent meetings have exposed the desire of Baseball365 to lease Morrison Sports"

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February 4 Morrison Police Report

"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 4, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, February 12, 2022, at approximately 10:45 p.m., as Morrison Police were attempting to stop a vehicle for speeding, such vehicle crashed into the trees at the dead end of S. Clinton Street (northbound.) As"

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February 23 Morrison Police Report

"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 18, 2022 Arrests:  On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at approximately 7:38 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a 911 call of a female screaming for help, at 803 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison"

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For Sale: Cemetery Lots with Peaceful View

"Editor’s note:  Call Stephanie Vavra (815-772-8718) for simple directions to Lot 24-Block V, West. Wanda Mathew formerly lived in Morrison, IL, with her husband David Wylie Mathew III.  Years ago, David Mathew purchased all 12 spaces in Lot 24-Block V, West, atop the hill at Grove Hill Cemetery.  It is"

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Tiny Art Show Materials Available February 1

"Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is partnering with The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, to host a community-wide, Tiny Art Show.  People of all ages and abilities are invited to participate, by picking up a “tiny art kit,” beginning Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Kits include"

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January 21 Morrison Police Report

"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 21, 2022. Arrests:  On Friday, January 21, 2022, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 409 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Megan C. Kochevar,"

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Sports Complex Focus at City Council Meeting

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report.n Upon my arrival at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison, IL, for the Monday, January 24, 2022, Morrison City Council meeting, I had to park in the Emmanuel Reformed Church parking lot across the street.  A full parking lot set"

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2-Hour Late Start February 17

"Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will have a two-hour late start, on Friday morning, February 17, 2023.  The morning Pre-K classes are cancelled, as are classes at the Whiteside County Area Career Center in Sterling, IL."

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MHS 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester 2021-2022 Honor Rolls

"The following Morrison High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Second Quarter and First Semester of the 2021-2022 school year. SECOND QUARTER 4.000 and Above Honor Roll Class of 2022:  Clara Bush, Kendra Fisher, Tanna Frederick, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Hailey Kozovic, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Evelyn Lira, Samuel"

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