Jerry Brearton supplied the photograph of his father. Both men served in the United States Navy. The American Legion invites the public to honor one of its longest-serving members: Jack Brearton. He will celebrate his 90th birthday with the public today, Saturday, February 7, 2026. The celebration is
Listed are road conditions Friday morning, February 6, 2026. 1. We can see areas of wintry mix, roughly along and north of a line from Dubuque, IA, to Princeton, IL. We can see freezing drizzle-to-light freezing rain to 9:00 a.m., which can produce slick conditions on the roadways for the
Scott Leber, has covered High School sports on television in the Rockford, IL, region since 1989. He will be presented with the IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Stillman Valley High School, 425 S. Pine Street, Stillman Valley, IL 61084.) The presentation will occur
Let’s Play Ball! Women have always played Baseball, especially in the Midwest. The history of Women’s Baseball dates back to the 1800s, where women had few opportunities to play organized Baseball. Anna Sielaff is part of Illinois Humanities 2026-27 Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. She will present this program at
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce. Pancake choices are
A Full Moon will become perfectly poised over Morrison, IL, today at 4:10 p.m. Owners of a clock with a Moon Phase dial can reposition their clock’s dial, so it begins at this precise moment. Wearing a soft glove, touch the dial with two fingers; rotate the dial clockwise
Two fall 2025 reports were respectfully submitted by Kaywyn Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Leader. The Morrison Community American Red Cross Blood Drive was held on Thursday, September 11, Patriot Day, from noon to 6:00 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church. The hall was decorated with flags, USA
The Whiteside Forum’s annual book discussion will be led by crowd-favorite Professor Jessica Roisen of St. Ambrose University, on the topic of Parenting, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Our book is “Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful, Little
The Digit-ILL team from Western Illinois University will host a free, Online Health Literacy training session, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Registration is not required, and the program is open to all. The session aims
Eileen Pruis, Martha Kophamer, and Karen Real line dance in the front row, during lessons at the Community Room. Did you make any of the following New Year’s resolutions? • Try something new. • Meet new people. • Get more exercise. Morrison Line Dancing can help
Whiteside County Health Department issued this snow and temperature advisory. Please see the following update from National Weather Service Quad Cities and some links shared in a recent IEMA-OHS press release. • Dangerous cold is in place and will remain through Saturday morning, January 31, 2026. Wind chills of
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce. Pancake choices are
Rock Falls Tourism presents “Flock to the Rock ’26.” Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. Before the event begins, everyone is encouraged to visit the Lower Dam area (300 W. First
If you are sheltering in place today, Friday, January 23, 2026, due to dangerous cold temperatures, consider making a pie. So many food options can become the filling of one-or-two layers of dough. Try toasting naan or pita bread as an open, hand-held crust. Combine something savory: eggs, meat,
Due to expected extreme temperatures on Friday, January 23, 2026, the Morrison, IL, gallery, The Loft on Main, will not be open.