WHITESIDE NEWS SENTINEL
VOLUME 163 NO. 10 • ESTABLISHED 1857
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Morrison, Illinois
KT3 FITNESS
Sarah Ford for Shaw Media
Ethan Wiebenga, left, and Taylor Swanstrom, both of Morrison, work out on the leg extension machine at the newly opened KT3 Fitness facility on Sunday, March 5. Formerly the B-Fit Community Fitness Center, KT3 owner Kyle Huebner of Fulton officially opened the new location at 126 E. Lincolnway last week. He also owns and operates facilities in Port Byron and Fulton, where Ethan and Taylor used to go for their workouts. After making some improvements to the new facility, Huebner plans to hold an open house event.
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
Teacher shortage
Students inspired
Rural districts struggle to find teachers. / 10
Steamers alum speaks at academic dinner. / 3
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DEATHS Marilyn J. Dyke, Roger D. Hartman, Charles L. “Boots” Knapp Page 4
LOCAL NEWS
Ice rink removed Morrison Winter Park closes for the season. / 2