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Route 78 Closed May 1
 
April 28 Siefken Program at Museum
Abraham Lincoln Program
Route 78 Closed May 1
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January 14 Council Meeting Report

"The City of Morrison Council Meeting was held on Monday, January 14, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Mayor Roger Drey called the meeting to order; when Scott Connelly arrived a bit late, all were in attendance. Public Comment"

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Improvements at the Community Room

"Anyone who has remodeled or built a home knows the value of their sweat equity and the hours of labor required to reach the final goal.  No one knows better than Logan Kuehl and Ashley Vegter.  They worked for the City of Morrison as painters in the summer of 2012."

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Donations for the Sumner Family

"Charles and Jaclyn Sumner and their four schoolage children lost their 16954 Yorktown Road home, pets, and belongings in a 7:00 p.m. fire on Sunday, January 20, 2013.  Donations of food, clothes, furniture, etc. have poured in, as befits the generousity of Morrison citizens.  If you wish to make a"

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Join the Table Tennis League

"Are you looking for a winter sport that is low-cost played with minimal equipment and no training gear easily available aerobic enjoyed by friendly folks of all ages housed in a safe, warm, dry environment? Perhaps the City of Morrison Rec Program Table Tennis League is for you. On Monday,"

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Quinn’s Shares With the Food Pantry

"Brad Quinn, left, Manager of Quinn’s Jewelry, 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, concluded a two-month community service campaign on Thursday, January 17, 2013.  He presented 60 canned goods, eight boxes of side dishes, and $210 to Kaywn Beswick, Director of Morrison Friends Food Pantry.  The 10:00 a.m. transfer was a"

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Op/Ed Page Is No Longer AWOL

"The Opinions and Editorials page was disfunctional recently, but it is now back where it belongs.  Take a look at the latest articles and political cartoons.  Voice your thoughts on the assault-rifle opinion poll or submit a Letter to the Editor."

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Schuler Motors Donates to Morrison-Rockwood Trail

"Friends of the Parks has announced that Mark Schuler, owner of Schuler Motors, Inc, 727 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, made a generous donation to the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail project on Thursday, January 3, 2013. In presenting the check to Barb Benson, Schuler commented, “Schuler Motors understands and appreciates the benefits"

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Between Friendz Chooses New Location

"Between Friendz began the new year with a move across the street, to better display its wide variety of artisan-crafted products, in a charming building with “a country store feel,” stated co-owner Traci Heusinkveld on Friday, January 4, 2013.  Connie Decker is also co-owner of the shop.  The store is"

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Who’s Running for Local Election?

"  On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, voters in the Whiteside County, IL, Consolidated Election will have the opportunity to select citizens to represent them.  Candidates for other Township offices will be published as they become available.   The following individuals have filed petitions to run for election to City of"

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No Opt Outs Recommended by HPC

"Three requests to opt out of the Historic District by Morrison, IL, owners of E. Main Street properties were analyzed and declined by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) on Thursday, December 20, 2012. HPC members reconvened from a Wednesday, December 5, meeting to finalize the requests:  Chairman Tim Slavin, Lonnie"

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Chamber Chatter Newsletter

"The Winter 2013 Chamber Chatter newsletter has been published by Corinne Bender, Administrator, Morrison Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Director, Morrison Area Development Corporation. Included are a summary of the last quarter of 2012 and calendar of early 2013 events."

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Happy Midwinter’s Day!

"Friday, December 21, 2012 is the Winter Solstice, which began at 6:12 a.m. EST.  Although this day will have the shortest amount of daylight, it marks end of the shortening of daylight hours and the return to increasing amounts of daylight tomorrow.  In short, on Saturday, December 22, we are"

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Schools Are Closed

"Due to weather conditions, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will be closed Friday, December 21, 2012."

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The Library Will Be Closed Today

"Librarian Connie Boonstra has announced that Odell Public Library will be closed Thursday, December 20, 2012, due to approaching inclement weather."

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December Rotary Students of the Month

"The final 2012 nominees for Morrison Rotary Students of the Month are Brock Deter and Olivia Vander Bleek. Deter is the son of Rick and Glenda Deter.  He is involved in football, baseball, basketball, and National Honors Society.  He also enjoys Key Club, Church Youth Group, and working as a"

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