Rotarian Mick Welding submitted the press release honoring two Morrison High School students. Pictured left-to-right are Morrison High School Principal, Dr. Dusti Markham, Ethan Lee, Brady Anderson, and Morrison Rotary President Ellen Smith. The Morrison Rotary Club was pleased to recognize our March 2026 Morrison High School Students of
The spring, vernal equinox arrives at 9:46 a.m., on Friday, March 20, 2026. There will be a nearly equal amount of daylight and darkness, at all latitudes of our planet. The Northern Lights will become visible soon. Celebrate the last day of winter on March 19, during Third Thursday
Journey to Pi(e) Island with Odell Public Library on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:14 p.m., to celebrate “Pi Day!” March 14 is celebrated as “Pi Day,” because 3.14 are the first digits of the mathematical constant pi. The date March 14 can be written as 3/14,
The American Red Cross is proud to present State Farm® with the 2026 Mission Leader Award, recognizing its remarkable support and sustained commitment to the Red Cross mission. This annual award honors an organization, whose leadership and commitment, has driven extraordinary results in advancing the organization’s humanitarian work to
Jerry Brearton submitted this birthday article. The American Legion in Morrison, IL, honored their organization’s 107th Birthday with cake and ice cream. On Monday, March 9, 2026, 14 members met at 306 E. Main Street, headquarters for Post 328. Left-to-right standing are: Shaine DeMay; Ken Brainerd; Larry Zuidema; Garry
Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will present a “tasty” program at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s 2:00 p.m. meeting, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. This special presentation is also sponsored by the Sterling Public Library. The public is
The Sunday, March 15, 2026, Fulton Historical Society program will be held at 2:00 p.m., at the Native Habitat Restoration (NHR) site, located at 17170 Elston Road in Fulton, IL. Dean Huisingh, Founder, Developer, and Director, will present a PowerPoint slide show. It features the role the Huisingh Family
All volunteers at Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP want to send a heartfelt “Thank You” for your support in 2025. We sent out an appeal for help in October, to help cover extra expenses due to the increase in the number of new clients we were seeing, (partially due
Steve Davis, President Morrison Kiwanis, is shown last year, presenting a $200 check to Hillary Blevins for Morrison Girl Scouts. This is one of the organizations Kiwanis Club supported in 2025. We thank our community for all the support they give us, so we can help others. On Tuesday,
Mark your calendars for two significant events sponsored by Morrison Lions Club, in April 2026. Morrison Lions Club members are taking orders for roses to be delivered on Good Friday, April 3. We cannot guarantee a certain color, but your request will be honored as closely as possible. Colors
Applications will be accepted through Monday, March 2, 2026, to apply for the Rock Falls, IL, Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program. This initiative recognizes current and former Rock Falls residents who have served–or are currently serving–our Country, in any branch of the United States Military. Space is limited, so
Morrison Rotary Club announces the February 2026 Morrison High School Students of the Month. Pictured left-to-right are Sophia Milnes; Morrison High School Principal Dr. Dusti Markham; Harper Buikema; Morrison Rotary Club President Ellen Smith. Sophia Milnes Sophia is the daughter of Mitchell and Leigh Milnes. She is involved in
Learn about Revolutionary times, at “Celebrate America’s 250th” anniversary, on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at York Township Library, 1005 W. Main Street, Thomson, IL, 61285. Become a Revolutionary Reader and participate in games and activities for the whole family. The event is sponsored by ∗ Charles Carroll Society Children
Get ready to impress your friends with your trivia knowledge, while supporting local music! Join the Morrison Music Boosters for their 3rd Annual Trivia Night, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the Community Room at Odell Public Library. The location is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Doors open
February is National Heart Month, thus the American Red Cross urges people to be ready for the moments that matter. Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, who support both young children and aging loved ones–often at the same time. Yet many of them lack critical lifesaving training,