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Happy 2015 from Thecity1.com

"Best wishes for a year highlighted by good health, opportunities, prosperity, and pleasant surprises.  Others have sent you their thoughts.  “Celebrate what you want to see more of,” Tom Peters.  “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better"

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Who Will Be Our City Aldermen?

"Petition circulation began Tuesday, September 23, 2014, for candidates wishing to run–or rerun–for the offices of Aldermen in Wards 1 through 4, in the City of Morrison, IL.  Aldermen Michael Blean (Ward 1) and Scott Connelly (Ward 4) submitted petitions to run for another four-year term.  Aldermen Leo Sullivan and"

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No Sales Tax Increase Until July 1

"City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen offered this information regarding the effective date of the Morrison, IL, 1% City Sales Tax. “The 1% sales tax goes into effect Wednesday, July 1, 2015, not Thursday, January 1.” In addition, “The City’s understanding is that the Illinois Department of Revenue notifies retailers of the"

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A New Year’s Resolution for Us All

"“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book.  Write a good one,” advises Brad Paisley.  How will you begin your 2015 book?"

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Seahorses Break 34-Year-Old Relay Record

"The Morrison Seahorse Swim Team achieved many goals at the Byron Turkey Shoot on Saturday, November 22, through Sunday, November 23, 2014, in Byron, IL.  Fifteen Seahorses made the trip to this eventful meet, where they swam 56 Lifetime Best Swims and had 63 Top-Eight finishes.  The following four Seahorses"

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December 19 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 19, 2014. Arrests: On Sunday, December 21, 2014, Morrison Police received a complaint of an Order of Protection violation.  The protected person is a 16-year-old female juvenile of Morrison, IL.  As a result of"

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MHPC Building History #54

"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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MHPC Building History #53

"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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Sullivan’s Foods Presents Final Pantry Donation

"Managers of Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, and Morrison Friends Food Pantry met for a short ritual at the store Friday, December 19, 2014.  A check for $580 was presented to support the Food Pantry by Sullivan’s Foods Manager Dan Baker, right, and Assistant Manager Jeramie Reatherford,"

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Best Wishes to Our Viewers and Advertisers

"Thecity1.com is gratified to serve Morrison, IL, and area communities.  We so appreciate your dedicated viewership, shared press releases and announcements, advertising, and book purchases.  Know that we are at your service each day, around the clock.  Our staff wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays and a healthy,"

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December 22 Sheriff’s Office Report

"12-10-14 at 7:30 a.m.  Sharrae L. Howard, age 34 of Sterling, IL, was arrested in Rock Falls, IL, on a Lee County Warrant for Contempt.  She was able to post bond on the offense and released pending a future court appearance. 12-11-14 at 8:46 a.m.  Tabatha A. Robbins-Melton, age 26"

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Pleasant View Celebrates Medicare Suites

"This happy gathering at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, took place on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.  The Ribbon Cutting ceremony celebrated renovation and reopening of the center’s Medicare Suites. Four suites are available to those who need skilled care and are covered"

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MHPC Building History #52

"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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Good Things Happen at Gaumer Chiropractic Clinic

"When patients of Gaumer Chiropractic Clinic arrive for treatment, they will be happy to know that a new system called PulStarâ„¢ will eliminate the need for twisting, turning, and “cracking” that many people find so painful.  The benefit from this computer-based, spinal adjustment system is that it provides a more"

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December 12 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 12, 2014. Arrests: On Friday, December 12, 2014, at approximately 1:10 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 115 W. Main Street, outside of KJ’s Bar & Grill, Morrison, IL, regarding a fight.  During the investigation,"

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