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Harmon Wins High Point Trophy

Twenty Seahorses travelled to the Duis Center in Sterling, Illinois, on Saturday, June 29, 2013 to complete in the Sterling Stingray’s Summer Pentathlon.  The swimmers were allowed to enter five events which included an IM, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and butterfly.  The swimmers all received a visor as a participation award.  […]

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Seahorses Swim in Bettendorf

On Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, 2013, the Seahorses competed in the 2013 Piranha Summer 14 and Under Swim Meet at Pleasant Valley High School in Bettendorf, IA.  Eleven Seahorses made the trip and came home with 19 medals and 14 ribbons.  The Seahorses had eight individual first […]

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Seahorses Win Trophies in East Moline

On Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, 2013, ten Seahorses traveled to the East Moline Municipal Pool to compete in the 32nd Annual East Moline Short Course Trophy Meet.   The Seahorses came home with seven trophies and 40 ribbons.

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July 8 Agenda: Morrison City Council

On Monday, July 8, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Historic Preservation Commission Reports of City […]

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Happy Tails’ Successful Fun Run

Seventy-five people and their dogs turned out for the first Happy Tails “Run for the Paws” 2K run/walk.  It was a great event with lots of happy faces–human and canine.  The run brought $1,350 to Happy Tails.

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Golf Outing Benefits Hospice

Hospice of the Rock River Valley was the recipient of proceeds raised from the Schreiner Golf Outing, held on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Deer Valley Golf Club, 3298 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, IL.

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July 7 Sheriff’s Report

07-06-13 at 3:00 p.m.  Robin B. Norburg, age 23 of Sterling, IL, was stopped on U. S. Route 30 near Fulton, IL, for speeding.  She was arrested for Speeding 70/55 MPH and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.  Her Illinois Driver’s License was posted as bond. 07-06-13 at 10:09 a.m.  Donald […]

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Letter from Robert and Mary Black

Thank you, Morrison, IL, Super Wash customers, for your participation in the Annual Super Wash Food Pantry Fundraiser.  You helped raise $567.50 for your local food pantry. Morrison Friends Food Pantry will be using the money throughout the year to provide for so many, right in your community. Again, many […]

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Friends of the Parks Giveaways

On Saturday, July 13, 2013, two lucky people will ride away with a new bicycle at the Morrison Farmers’ Market.  Friends of the Parks announces that one adult and one child’s bike will be given away between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. at the Market.  In addition, Friends of the Parks […]

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Betty Lou Truckenmiller (1935 – 2013)

Betty Lou Truckenmiller, 77, of Prophetstown, IL, died Monday, July 8, 2013, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Betty was born November 27, 1935, in Fulton, IL, to Fred Alfred and Mamie Marie (Moore) Eads.  She attended Morrison High School in Morrison, IL, and graduated from the nursing program at […]

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June 28 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, June 28, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. 06-29-13       Minor Female No Valid Driver’s License – Curfew (Graduated Driver’s License) 06-29-13  James S. LaShelle Fulton, IL Ordinance – Indecent Behavior 07-04-13  […]

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Morrison Police Report June 28

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, June 28, 2013. No Arrests are reported.  The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 06-29-13 Minor Female  16 Morrison, IL No Valid Driver’s License – Curfew (Graduated Driver’s License) 06-29-13 James […]

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July 5 Sheriff’s Report

07-05-13 at 3:36 p.m.  The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received a citizen’s report of a deceased body found in the Rock River between Erie and Hillsdale, IL.  Deputies, along with Prophetstown and Erie Fire Department, recovered the body, which was turned over to Whiteside County Coroner Joe McDonald.  At this […]

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Red Cross Assists Fire Victim

Local American Red Cross volunteers responded to a home fire in the 13900 block of Round Grove Road in Morrison, Illinois, the afternoon of Wednesday, July 3, 2013.  The team of Red Cross volunteers helped coordinate assistance in the form of food, shelter, and emotional support due to fire damage […]

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Have a Heart for Hannah

Jane VanZuiden of Morrison, IL, is understandably proud of a granddaughter who recently was graduated from Riverdale High School in Port Byron, IL.  Hannah Pettit, 18, earned a scholarship to attend Blackhawk College in Moline, IL, and dreams of becoming an elementary school teacher.  She is employed at two financial […]

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