Five vandalism incidents spotted by Morris police weekend
Morris police logged five vandalism cases including damage to a pool fence at Gould Park, a bench at Morris Savings and Loan, a chain link fence on Bedford Road, scratches on a car at D S Food Store, and a broken car antenna at Saratoga Tower. Also reports of a dirt bike chase, speeding tickets in Minooka, a head injury at Romine's Plaza, and multiple vehicle intrusions on W Jackson Street.
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Ron Safarcyk
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Safarcyk
Morris Savings and Loan Association
Wauponsee St
Max Babcock
Babcock
Bedford Rd
Tratt
Mary Pulling
Mazon
E. Washington St
Inez Comrie
Saratoga Tower
Newton Pl
Liberty St
Police issue two open liquor tickets and more
Raul M Vargas, 17, of 715 Division St, cited for illegal possession of open alcohol Saturday 11 40 pm by Morris officer Dennis Holbrook at North and Division. Brad E Hexdall, 21, of 322 Chapin St, cited for open liquor in bank parking lot Friday 11 50 pm by Officer S D Francois posting $40 bond. Window damage to Morris Police Department at 2 50 am by unidentified youth. description given.
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Raul M. Vargas
Division St
Morris
Dennis Holbrook
Vargas
North
Division Sts
Brad E. Hexdall
Chapin St
First National Bank
S. D. Francois
Robert Molnar
Parked car entered but nothing missing reported
Jane Meador of 617 Liberty Street reported to Morris police early Tuesday that her 1971 Plymouth was entered during the night and searched. Items from the glove compartment were scattered but nothing appeared missing, and an officer suggested the break in might have aimed to locate a spare key to start the car.
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W. Jackson St
Morris
Mitchell Johnson
Jackson St
Goodyear Service
Liberty St
Harry Benner
James Ferguson
W. Jackson Sr
Jane Meador
S. D. Reeve
Police check area for car searcher
Pam Limbach reported Saturday at 6 04 a m that a man in a red shirt and jeans searched a blue Maverick in the northeast lot corner of Wauponsee and Jefferson Streets. Morris policemen S D Reeve and Max Babcock investigated in vests but found no one.
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Pam Limbach
Wauponsee and
Jefferson Sts
Morris
S. D. Reeve
Max Babcock
Theft from 1976 Buick Century reported in Morris
Doug Pfaff said items were stolen from his 1976 Buick Century while parked by the skating rink between 8 30 and 10 45 p m A Midland CB radio valued at 70 Craig tape player 200 and a case with 25 tapes were taken There were no pry marks but a coat hanger may have been used. John Kolotka 23 was found guilty of selling drugs in a four day trial and faces sentencing June 29.
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Doug Pfaff
Center St
Coal City
Morris
S. D. Reeve
LaSalle County
John Kolotka
Frank X. Yackley Kolotka
Ottawa
Marseilles
William P. Denny
Kolotka
Morris Man Cited After Two Car Crash By Dairy Queen
A 68 year old Morris man complained of pain after a two car collision Saturday at 6 32 p m near the Dairy Queen. George S Yard 68 of Rte 3 Washington St was cited for a restriction violation while David Cheshareck 19 of Rte 5 Dwight Rd Morris was cited for failing to yield at a stop sign. Yard was southbound on Division St when Cheshareck struck Yard in the left front fender. Damages were under 100 to Yard s Buick Electra and over 100 to Cheshareck s Ford pickup. Passenger was Glen Edwards 41. Both drivers posted licenses as bond. Court date.
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George S. Yard
Rte
Washington St
David Cheshareck
Dwight Rd
Yard
Division St
Cheshareck
High St
Dan Snyder
Kiersted St
Glen Edwards
E. High St
Police Called After Loud Noise Report at Charles Street
Dick Roberts of 719 Charles Street reported to Morris police Saturday at 11 33 p m hearing a loud noise and seeing two men run around a house under construction at the end of Charles Street Francois and D W Henderson investigated but found no one
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Dick Roberts
Charles St
Morris
S. D. Francois
D. W. Henderson
Channahon Grade School Graduates 96 Eighth Graders
Channahon Grade School will award diplomas to 96 eighth graders at 7 p.m. Wednesday in a large class. Charles W. Frederick, a board member for 23 years who did not seek re-election, will present diplomas with Superintendent Norval B. Galloway presiding. Scholarships and athletic awards will be given by various parties as music is provided by the Symphonic Band.
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Charles W. Frederick
Norval B. Galloway
American Legion
Robert F. Chord
Arden Wills
Philip Zink
Saratoga
Sergio Casper
Saratoga Graduation Set for Thursday Night
Forty five eighth grade students will graduate from Saratoga Community Consolidated at 7 30 p m Thursday at Nettle Creek School. Principal Robert Ciota will preside with Colleen Carter Timothy Ortiz Michael Scuteri Kim Enger Deborah Spiezio Eric Washburn Rebecca Fish Colleen Gauer Nancy Varland Sara Ingels Kelly Novotney Kelly Orton Timothy Olson Laura Pershey among graduates. Speakers include Kim Enger Colleen Carter Rebecca Fish with selections sung by the chorus directed by Karin Rinaldi. American Legion Award to Kenneth Allen. Diplomas to be presented by Glen Brinkman with L Wayne Hodgson, superintendent. Arch bearers Kim Thorson Darin Terry. ushers Mary Valentine Lance Brinkman. Morris police ticketed 21 cars early Saturday on the sweeper route.
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Nettle Creek
Colleen Carter
Timothy Ortiz
Michael Scuteri
Kim Enger
Deborah Spiezio
Eric Washburn
Rebecca Fish
Colleen Gauer
Nancy Varland
Sara Ingels
Kelly Novotney
Kelly Orton
Timothy Olson
Laura Pershey
Rodney Thorson
Brenda Fisk
Olaf Olson
Karin Rinaldi
American Legion
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L. Wayne Hodgson
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Lance Brinkman
Elected National Officials List with Illinois Contacts
A compiled roster of national officials including Sen. Charles Percy Rep Edward McBroom Sen Adlai Stevenson and state representatives George Ryan Tom Corcoran Ray Christensen with addresses in Washington Springfield Kankakee Morris Aurora listing offices phone numbers and district details for political outreach. The document presents official contact points for legislators across Illinois and the U.S. capital.
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Tom Corcoran
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C
Worry Clinic praise from a long-time reader
Arthur R aged 58 editor credits Dr George W Crane for simple psychology medical insights. He cites insomnia relief from eliminating fluids after 6 pm and coffee at dinner, arthritis improvements by cold exposure change, and the sandwich method of criticism. He praises the plain language and practical tips for homeowners and clubs.
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The Bride’s Guide and a Crank Letter to Ann Landers
A reader letter on Walter Cronkite pronunciation sparks responses from professors and fans. Ann Landers promotes her new Bride’s Guide while urging contact for a copy. The piece cites petitions, phonetics debate, and wedding planning advice.
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P. O
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