MT. MORRIS TIMES VOLUME 54 NO. 23 • SERVING THE MT. MORRIS AREA SINCE 1967
NEWS
Friday, August 19, 2022 • $1.00
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Bid Accepted
A $51,000 bid has been accepted for the sale of the DLR junior high. / 3
NEWS
Seeking Help
Polo residents, business owners seek help after flooding issues. / 4
Heritage Festival See farming practices from years ago at this special event on Aug. 27. / 14
Alexa Zoellner/Shaw Media
Mt. Morris Village President Phil Labash (left) speaks from the Warren G. Reckmeyer Bandshell during the celebration of its 100th anniversary on Aug. 12. At his right are village trustees Jerry Stauffer, Jeff Pennington, Ed Higley, Melissa Rojas, Jim Hopkins and Chris Kolling. The bandshell serves as the center of many community events.
One section • 20 pages
INDEX Betty’s Column ........ 8 Classifieds .........16-20 Library News ............ 2
Mt. Morris Police....15 Oregon Police..........12 Otto’s Column .......... 8
Property Transfers..15 Sheriff Activity........15 Sports.....................6-7
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Cheryl Prather, Cathryn D. Styczynski, Page 12