Gordon D. “Butch” Wilkins, 71, of 1119 Scenic Bluff Road, Fulton, IL, died Sunday, February 23, 2014, at his home. Butch was born July 20, 1942, in Morrison, IL, to James A. and Tena B. (Balk) Wilkins. He attended Ustick Township Grade School in rural Whiteside County, IL, and Fulton
Morrison Lions Club started the year voting to proceed with the purchase of a 24′ x 32′ pavilion shelter to be constructed near the main walkway at the Morrison Sports Complex. This project is in commemoration of our 75 years of service in Morrison, IL. The shelter will be a
Morrison Lions Club has distributed funds for many different entities and services during 2013. It is important to keep the community, our supporters, informed of how monies are spent. Annual donations were made to Lions Clubs International Foundation, the Lions of Illinois Foundation, and to Camp Lions, established by Lions
Interested in learning about applications for your new iPad? Clinton Community College will offer “iPad for Home” on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Call 563-244-7100 to register for class #140246 or for additional information. Class will meet at the CCC Technology Center, 1951 Manufacturing Drive, Clinton,
On Monday, February 24, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 6:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Following the meeting, a goal setting session will be held. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Approval of Chairman’s January 8, 2014 Report New Business County rezoning within 1.5 mile
Marvin C. Kaufman, 79, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, February 22, 2014, at his home. Marvin was born August 3, 1934, in Tiskilwa, IL, to Preston M. and Florence E. (Cook) Kaufman. He was educated in the Lanark, IL schools. Marvin served in the U. S. Army. He married Kay
Jeannette Balk, 95, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Harbor Crest Home in Fulton. Jeannette was born April 28, 1918, in Fulton, to William and Gertrude (Borgman) Venhuizen. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. She married Marvin “Mike” Balk on May 2, 1941,
Be prepared to enjoy The Wax Museum–composed of 4th grade children–within Morrison’s Heritage Museum, on Sunday, April 27, 2014. Morrison Historical Society will host its Open House at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with the unique program beginning at 1:30. For the past five years,
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, February 14, 2014. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-16-14 Pamela F. VanZuiden 64 Camanche, IA Ordinance – Parking on Crosswalk 02-18-14 Brent Fischbach 40 Morrison,
The Illinois Sheriff’s Association announces it will award over $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois, to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2014-2015 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. Students must be enrolled full-time at a certified
Morrison Music Theater Association held its annual meeting on Sunday, February 9, 2014. The main item of business was to discuss the future of MMTA as a viable organization. After much discussion and sharing of ideas, those attending decided not to disband the organization. Instead, the organization will explore all
Clinton, IA, resident and Quad City Symphony violinist Sarah Cullen will present “Concert for a Cause,” on Friday, February 28, 2014, at First Evangelical Free Church, 1010 13th Avenue North, in Clinton, beginning at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Clinton YWCA Women’s Crisis
The Morrison High School Music Department is proud to announce the cast for its spring production of “The Wizard of Oz,” which will be presented on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, 2014. According to Director Megan Zahora, the auditions were very competitive, and the cast is a strong
Marcia S. Morris, 67, of Moline, IL, died Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. The former Marcia Sue Maxfield was born July 14, 1946, in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of R. Stanley and Phyllis (Hillmer) Maxfield. In 1964, she graduated from Morrison High