On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, College of Saint Mary (CSM) announced its President’s Honor Roll for outstanding academic performance during the Fall 2025 semester. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, students must earn a 3.9 GPA or above, after completing at least 12 semester hours, as full-time students.
Andrea Freeman wrote, “I am looking for a loving new home for my late husband’s Yamaha Baby Grand Piano. If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact me: andreafreeman90@hotmail.com.
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
A Lenten luncheon is often a community-focused, midday meal, held during the 40 days of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Meals are traditionally simple, meat-free fare, like soup and bread to emphasize reflection, fellowship, and charity. Pastor David Strable submitted this invitation. With the Lenten
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,
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Blackburn College announced its Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Sterling, IL, students include Amanda Bass and Beth Brill. Founded in 1837, Blackburn College
Morrison, IL, American Legion Post 328 Commander Larry J. Zuidema–at left– presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Service Officer Kenneth Brainerd, on Monday, February 9, 2026. “In recognition and sincere appreciation of your outstanding service to Post 328. Your efforts in recruiting over ten percent of our membership demonstrate
The Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District spring sales have begun. You can buy trees, plants, and fish. We also have many other items on sale, which are available for purchase year round. We have a wide range of selections such as Swamp White Oak, Pin Oak, White
Thirteen leaders in High School activity programs across the Country have been selected to receive NFHS Citations, including long-time, Sterling High School Theatre Educator Tim Schlegel. “Being recognized at both the State and National level is truly an honor,” said Schlegel. “However, the strength of the Sterling Theatre program
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, notice was received that Brooke Howard, Rock Falls, IL, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year, ending in December 2025.Howard is Chemistry Major. Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited
On Thursday, February 5, 2026) Tristin Turner, of Sterling, IL, named to the Dean’s and President’s Lists at Drake University. To be eligible for the Deans’ List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the Fall 2025 semester at Drake. Further, to be eligible for
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
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