Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 3, 2017. Arrests: On Thursday, March 9, 2017, at approximately 9:51 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Bryn R. White, age 33 of Dolton, IL, on W. Wall
Do the words “antiques” and “vintage” increase your respiration? Then, you are in store for some immersion delight this weekend, during the first Antique Island “shop hop” event, Saturday, March 11, 2017. From noon to 5:00 p.m., seven Rock Island, IL, businesses have collaborated to showcase their various antiques, art, clothing,
The Black Box Theatre, 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL, hosts its first musical production, begnning at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2017. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is an ever-popular choice. The performance will be repeated at the same time on Saturday, March 11, and at 2:30 p.m., Sunday,
Robert D. “Bob” Barnett, 81, of Sterling, IL, formerly of Lyndon, IL, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home in Sterling. Robert was born on February 24, 1936, in Buda, IL, the son of Robert E. and Rowena (Jackson) Barnett. He married Judy Paulsen on June 19,
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will host a Book Sale on Friday, March 17, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the lobby. Convenient hours allow the public to shop before work or school, over the lunch hour, and in the afternoon. Choose items to fill Easter baskets, honor birthdays,
Clinton Community College is pleased to announce upcoming performances for the 2017 Visiting Artist season. This is the 43rd year that CCC has offered such performances for the community, as part of the Quad Cities Arts. This program strives to make art accessible to people of all walks of life, including students, seniors, and
Open Bible Fellowship will host a Blood Drive from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL. This blood drive is open to the public. Appointments are appreciated; walk in donors are always welcome. All donors will receive a MVRBC blender bottle as
Legislation requiring seat belts on school buses in Illinois passed the House Transportation Vehicles and Safety Committee, on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. It now moves to the full House of Representatives. House Bill 3377 sponsored by Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) requires 3-point seat belts on school buses. The National Highway
Derek Hobbick of Metamora, IL, has been named Student of the Month at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, for making a positive impact on the college. A first-year student at Morrison Tech, Hobbick has been a Student Ambassador and is involved in the Student Government organization.
On Saturday, March 25, 2017, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Mary Fons will present “The Quilt: America’s Greatest Creative Legacy,” at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Please note the date change, and tell your friends, so they do not miss this exciting event. Ebenezer Reformed Church
2016 event photos were supplied by Joan Vander Bleek. Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, has been rocking around the clock since 1951. This year, it is the new venue for St. Mary’s Community Father Daughter Dance, with the apropos theme “School House Rock.” The 12th annual dance
Editor’s note: Girl Scout Week begins Sunday, March 12, 2017. In honor of the impact Girl Scouting made on her life, Lindsey Joens wrote this essay. She is Communications Coordinator at Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, at the Bettendorf, IA, Council office. I was never a Girl
Kathe Vegter, 76, of 15479-C Henry Road, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at The Villages Regional Hospital in The Villages, FL. Heaven gained a very beautiful, special, angel who will be greatly missed. Kathe was born January 21, 1941, in Clinton, IA, to Leland and Mary Alice (Bush)
For a second year, Sterling Main Street is seeking the community’s assistance in their quest to win $25,000 toward its revitalization efforts, in the “America’s Main Street” contest. The contest is being promoted by Independent We Stand and presented by STIHL, Inc. Last year, Sterling Main Street was successful in
The Morrison Community Hospital Health Information Management team presented a check to the United Way of Whiteside County, on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Proceeds were obtained by selling tickets for our annual Mystery Box contest. Our HIM team was one of seven departments to design a box. Fortunately two of