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MHPC Building History #47

"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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November 7 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 7, 2014. Arrests:  On Saturday, November 8, 2014, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Morrison Police responded to the area of E. Morris Street and the Odell Public Library, regarding a possible assault that had occurred. "

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Thrivent Donates to Morrison Community Hospital ER

"Chris Vanderleest, left, representing Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, presented a check to Morrison Hospital Foundation Marketing Director Mick Welding, CEO Pam Pfister, and Foundation Board member Kelly Vegter on Friday, November 14, 2014. Welding remarked, “Thrivent was one of our sponsors of the Jitterbug for the ER fundraising event[, held"

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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Donates to Hospital Foundation

"Chris Vanderleest, left, representing Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, presented a check to Mick Welding, Morrison Hospital Foundation Marketing Director; CEO Pam Pfister; Foundation Board member Kelly Vegter on ????. Thrivent was one of the sponsors of the “Jitterbug for the ER” fundraising event, held ????.   Welding stated, “Because of"

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Music Students Participate in Regional Festivals

"On Saturday, November 22, 2014, 24 Morrison Junior High and High School students will collaborate with hundreds of other students from 105 northwestern Illinois schools, at the Illinois Music Educators Association District 8 Festival.  These students will work together in a day of rehearsals, to put together three concerts of"

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November 18 Agenda: MHPC

"Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of October 7, 2014, minutes New Business Request for"

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Ceremony to Honor Veterans

"On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, the annual Veterans Day ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m., at Grove Hill Cemetery, N. High Street, Morrison, IL.  The Fire Department will sound the alarm for one minute of silent tribute. "

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Lincoln Acquaintances Listed in 1840 Menard County Census

"Illinois Secretary of State and State Archivist Jesse White announced Wednesday, October 22, 2014, that his office found the original 1840 State census for Menard County, IL. Menard County Treasurer Jacqueline S. Horn, along with other County officials and County Board members, assisted in the discovery of the census.  The"

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November 10 Sheriff’s Office Report

"11-07-14 at 7:40 p.m.  Matthew Songaila, age 21 of Naperville, IL, was stopped outside Morrison, IL, on U. S. Route 30 for no front registration plate.  Songaila was arrested for Operating with Expired Registration and No Front Registration Plate.  His Driver’s License was posted as bond. 11-07-14 at 10:04 p.m. "

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MFD Completes Extrication Training

"On a bright Saturday afternoon, November 8, 2014, about a dozen members of the Morrison Fire Department (MFD) gathered for a unique training, at 8:00 a.m.  They planned to rip apart three vehicles in an “Extrication Rescue Simulation.”  The result of one of those systematic deconstruction efforts is shown at"

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Morrison High School Key Club–Unsung Heroes

"This article was submitted by Kris Bielema, Morrison Kiwanis Advisor to the MHS Key Club. The Morrison High School Key Club is 79 members strong. Key Club International is part of Kiwanis International. The MHS Key Club has been sponsored and diligently supported by the Morrison Kiwanis  since 1997. MHS"

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October 31 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 31, 2014. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-31-14 Virgil L. Bush  73 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Traffic Control Device (Ordinance) 10-31-14 Nathan"

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Reducing Damages Caused by Severe Weather

"Extreme weather events in Whiteside County raise important questions.  How vulnerable are residents to these storms?  What are the most frequently occurring natural hazards? How much damage do storms and other natural hazards, such as drought, cause?   These questions and other related issues will be discussed when representatives from"

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Referenda for County Schools and Morrison Streets Pass

"Throughout the day, Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 17,814 citizens cast their votes. The majority of them chose to fund two 1% retail tax referenda.  In Morrison, IL, 59% of the 1413 voters agreed to pay one cent more on the dollar–on some purchases–to fund street repairs.  In Whiteside County, IL,"

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WACC Open House November 10

"Connect.  Discover.  Explore.  Learn.  These action verbs exemplify students who attend the Whiteside Area Career Center. Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC) will host their annual Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Monday, November 10, 2014.  The location is 1608 Fifth Avenue, Sterling, IL. What is the function of"

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