Daylight Saving Time begins at 3:00 a.m., on Sunday, March 9, 2024. Most individuals will reset their timepieces, clocks, and appliances ahead one hour, before bedtime on Saturday, March 8. Be sure to reset vehicle clocks, too, but that can wait until Sunday. Also, test smoke alarms. Replace batteries
Author: Stephanie Vavra
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, Tom Wadsworth will present his program on “Charles Rudolph Walgreen,” at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society meeting in Sterling, IL. The presentation is based on his research into Walgreen’s connection to Dixon, IL. It will be held at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E.
Morrison High School Senior Austin Boonstra signed a Letter of Intention, to attend Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL, and participate in their Football program. The Wednesday, March 6, 2025, signing ceremony was held in the MHS gymnasium. Austin was joined by his mother, Jen Boonstra; brother Zayden and sister
Editor’s note: Assistant High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this Junior High School Sectional press release and photographs, prior to the State Tournament. The MJHS Colts are sending six members to the IESA State Tournament on March 7-8, 2025. Follow the action at the State Tournament on www.trackwrestling.com.
Editor’s note: Left-to-right are IL House of Representatives Tony McCombie, Ryan Spain, and Dan Ugaste. At the request of the Illinois Supreme Court, Illinois House Republicans filed a brief with the Illinois Supreme Court last week, to further argue the case for fair maps in the State of Illinois.
Agatha Christie’s “The Stranger” premiers at The Black Box Theatre on Friday, March 14, 2025. The location is 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. The format is similar to a live, radio show production from the 1930s or 1940s. “The Stranger” is an adaptation of Christie’s own short story, “Philomel
Ronald L. Garwick, 88 of Oro Valley, AZ, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, after a two-year battle with bladder cancer. Ron was born March 7, 1936, in Clyde Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Reuben and Gladys (Stinemyer) Garwick. He graduated from Morrison Community
Jesus Alvarado, age 77, died at his home, Friday, February 28, 2025. Jesus was born on November 5, 1947, in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Gloria (Becerra) Alvarado. He was employed as a Butcher for many years with FDL and, later, Rochelle Foods in Rochelle. IL. Jesus enjoyed
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on March 12, 2025. The Center address is 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to
Congressman Eric Sorensen issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. “Every day I hear from my constituents who want me to find common sense solutions to lowering prices and securing the border. They want groceries to be
Signifying the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday services will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the following six Morrison, IL, churches. The public is welcome to attend any service, morning or evening. The ashes to be used in the ritual of Imposition on a worshiper’s forehead have
The transformative broadband fiber deployment project in Whiteside County and Northwest Illinois has reached a significant milestone. JCE Co-op (formerly Jo-Carroll Energy Co-op) announced its 7000th fiber customer, with the connection of Garden Plain Township. To commemorate this achievement, representatives from JCE Co-op, Whiteside County, and Garden Plain Township
Gloria Anne (Phillips) Grams, 92, of Morrison, IL , passed away peacefully, Friday, February 28, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Gloria was born on February 19, 1933, in Oskaloosa, IA, to Elmer and Victoria (Allen) Phillips. She was educated in the Oskaloosa schools through her Junior
The City of Morrison Department of Fun stated, “They enjoyed it so much, they asked us to hold Euchre Night again.” The public is invited to join the fun on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream (upstairs), 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Registration
Morrison Athletic Boosters submitted the weekly athletic schedule for the week beginning Monday, March 3, 2025.