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School Cancelled for Wednesday, January 7

"Due to the predicted extreme low temperatures and wind chills, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will not be in session on Wednesday, January 7, 2015."

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Who Removed City Street Snow?

"Most people heeded weather warnings of impending single-digit temperatures and a snow storm, predicted for Monday, January 5, 2015, and into the next morning.  Winter precipitation began in Morrison, IL, on schedule about 6:00 p.m.  Protected inside their dwellings, some may have watched the glitter drift lightly–but relentlessly–through the evening,"

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Grade School Penny Campaign Winners

"Pictured are 1458 shiny pennies.  These tiniest United States currency units can add up to sizeable amounts and provide counting fun for youngsters. Their combined quantity can also make an impact to help others. United Way of Whiteside County held their annual Penny Drive in all local schools during September"

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MHPC Building History #55

"The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes"

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School Board Candidates

"Thirteen weeks from today, Tuesday, January 6, 2015, residents of Morrison, IL, will elect members to the Community Unit District #6 School Board.  The election is Tuesday, April 7.  Three candidates filed required paperwork with the office of County Clerk Dana Nelson.  They are incumbent Jim Ridley, Clyde Township incumbent"

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Who Removed School District Snow?

"A half-dozen employees of Morrison Community School District #6 manuevered mounds of snow from parking areas, sidewalks, and walkways, early on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.  Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance noted that two, in particular, arrived at 4:00 a.m. to clear District parking lots.  They were Director of Maintenance Dean"

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City Snow Emergency Rules Begin Tonight

"Morrison Public Works Department has declared its Snow Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. this evening, Monday, January 5, 2015.  All parked vehicles must be in compliance with the City’s Snow Emergency Parking Regulations. No parking on snow routes until all snow has been removed from the full width of the"

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Snow Emergency Effective at 6:00 p.m. January 5

"Editor’s note:  Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, issued the following alert on Monday afternoon, January 5, 2015, in advance of an expected snowstorm this evening.  For additional information contact City Hall at 815-772-7657. Morrison Public Works Department has declared its Snow Emergency effective at 6:00"

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City and Schools Already Compliant with Email Law

"A new year brings implementation of new laws.  For several years prior to passage of one of them, the City of Morrison, IL, and the Morrison Community Unit District #6 have been in full compliance.   The Illinois General Assembly enacted P.A. 98-0930 amending the Local Records Act.  The new law,"

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School Will Be Held Tuesday, January 6

"Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will be in session on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.  Any media report to the contrary is incorrect.  MCUD #6 will notify parents and guardians should that change.  Thecity1.com will also post a notification."

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Help Farmers Insurance Give Back

"Fulfilling a resolution to help others is a gratifying way to start the new year.  You can be part of a local endeavor to do so.  During January 2015, Farmers Insurance Agent Angie VanderVinne is seeking public donations for five organizations or agencies in need.  Donations will be collected at"

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January 5 Sheriff’s Office Report

"12-24-14 at 6:30 p.m.  In the parking lot of Casey’s located on W. Lincolnway in Sterling, IL, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Sarah M. Vancil, age 29 of Sterling, on an active Whiteside County warrant for Failing to Appear on a Contempt of Court Charge.  Vancil was transported to the"

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Shell Express Lane Supported MFD Toy Drive

"Local Firefighter Rob Hudson is shown receiving a cash donation from Shell Express Lane/Johnson Oil Company Manager Pat Weidel on Friday, December 12, 2014.  Hudson was the Committee Chair of the Morrison Fire Department’s fifth annual “Caring for Our Community” toy drive.  The convenience store/gas station is located at 651"

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Photos by Mike Nice

"Mike Nice of Morrison, IL, submitted the following photos to share with you. ‘Tis the season again for our viewers to share in the visual appeal of thecity1.com, by submitting their winter images.  Be part of the fun, even if you are wintering in a warm part of the world"

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Bush Appointed to Illinois Supreme Court Advisory Board

"Trent L. Bush, a partner with Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C., 202 E. Fifth Street, P. O. Box 400, Sterling, IL, has been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to the Supreme Court e-Business Policy Advisory Board. He is one of three practicing attorneys appointed to the 18-member board."

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