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Road Posting Notice

"  The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways.  These postings will go into effect on Monday, March 3, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each Township be contacted regarding"

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Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash with Serious Injuries

"  On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at approximately 4:21 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injuries, on Buell Road, south of Gaulrapp Road. The initial investigation revealed that the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Buell Road at a high rate of"

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School Board Welcomes Supt. Baumann

"  This report was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison School District Board of Directors convened on Monday, February 24, 2025, with the new, Interim Superintendent, Shannon Baumann present.  Baumann will fill the interim position for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year.  He noted that interviews"

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Origin Story of Morrison’s Heritage Museum

"  Editor’s note:  This following information was compiled in the 2005 Morrison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Booklet.  Five citizens wrote comprehensive, decade-long summaries, “A History of Morrison 1956 to 2005.”  The passages covered Morrison Historical Society; it is on page 28. The old Odell Public Library was recognized as Morrison’s last standing,"

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Meet Jay Dirks, Environmental Photographer

"  Editor’s note:  Photographer Jay Dirks is restoring his bi-State properties back to their rich, native ecosystems.  He is a member of Whiteside County Soil & Water Conservation Board.  To complete his interview, he submitted an essay that began with a passage from History of Whiteside County, Illinois, From its"

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Sports Schedules for the Week of February 24

"  Morrison Athletic Boosters submitted this weekly sports schedule beginning Monday, February 2, 2025."

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MHS Scholastic Bowl Places 1st at Masonic Sectional Tournament

"  Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team achieved a first-place finish at the Masonic Sectional Class 1A Tournament, at Prophetstown High School on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  Morrison won each of its five matches, defeating Amboy (310-80); Fulton (280-160); Erie-Prophetstown (240-200); Eastland (250-170); Ashton-Franklin Center (300-160.) Ashton-Franklin Center finished second,"

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Zero Degree Temperature Did Not Diminish Third Thursday

"The sub-zero, morning forecast of February 20, 2025, did not dissuade those who enjoy Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main.  For the 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. hours, it was zero degrees outside the gallery.  Inside 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, 21 attendees were comfortable–warmed by hot beverages,"

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Do You Need a REAL ID? Maybe…Maybe Not

"  Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants Illinoisans to make sure they know if they need a REAL ID, before the Federal deadline, which is now less than three months away. The Secretary of State’s office is proactively raising awareness about the uses of REAL IDs.  It is also clarifying"

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February 21 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Department reported the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Friday, February 21, 2025. Arrests:  On Monday, February 17, 2025, at approximately 4:31 a.m., Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of S. Base Street, Morrison, IL. Morrison Police ultimately arrested the driver,"

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Auditions for The Black Box Theatre Season

"  Auditions for The Black Box Theatre’s new season will take place at the theatre, 1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline, IL, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from noon to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 2, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Black Box Artistic Director Lora Adams says, “We are delighted to"

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Wild Winter Wednesday: Revive Passenger Rail February 26

"  The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on February 26, 2025. The Center address is 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL.  Please note:  if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to"

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MJHS and MHS Choir and Band Concerts Tonight

"  Band and Choir Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. tonight, February 20, 2025, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Come support the musical accomplishments of local students. Erin Morris is the Choir Teacher.  Band Instructor is Anni Suman."

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Get in Step–Beginner Line Dancing Starts March 13

"  Janet Fisher and Paula Schares will begin their third year teaching easy, popular line dances, at the City of Morrison Community Room (inside Odell Pubic Library), 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Line dancing to great music is a lot of fun and a wonderful way to exercise! Classes"

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February 14 B.L.I.N.D. Club Visits Resthave Care & Rehabilitation

"  The Morrison High School B.L.I.N.D. Club (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, for Valentine’s Day.  The 12 students handed out cards for our residents to wish them Happy Valentine’s Day. Marketing Director Karla Burn stated, “Resthave would like to"

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