Here's a list of property transfers for Ogle County for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2.

The Mt. Morris Goodfellows would like to thank the many individuals, organizations, and businesses that chose to support our efforts by making a donation to help those in our community who, for some reason, could use a little assistance or community support.

Registration for the card-making class is limited so call the library or stop by to save a spot before Jan. 6.

The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Among those honored were Gwendolyn Hodson and Jack McKanna of Mt. Morris.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Dec. 22-26, 2025.

A look back at some of the top Ogle County Life stories from the past year.

Joshua S. McQuality, 28, was arrested Dec. 15 following a search at his residence by the Ogle County Special Operations Unit and sheriff’s office.

Brett A. Barnes, 42, entered not guilty pleas on five counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, one count of attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse and grooming.

The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Here's a list of upcoming events at the Mt. Morris Public Library.

Ellen Hodson of Mt. Morris was among over half of Belmont University’s undergraduate students named to the fall 2025 semester dean’s list.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025.

Here's a iist of events happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Every year I am asked what I would like for Christmas. Each year my reply is “Peace on Earth.” I understand peace to mean not merely the absence of conflict, but also a wholeness to creation.

Larry Ubben of Mt. Morris received the 2025 Community Champion of Ogle County award on Dec. 11 at the Excalibur and Excelsior awards ceremony in Rockford.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Dec. 8-12, 2025.

The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Derek Swanlund, 45, is charged with fatally shooting Cameron Pasley on April 21 in what police describe as a “domestic incident".

While most Ogle County residents were figuring out how to get rid of the nearly 12 inches of snow that fell across the region Nov. 29, 2025, sculptor Fran Volz of Rockford was getting inspired.

The community is invited to Christmas by Candlelight at the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.

Robert Disch, 54, pleaded guilty to taking tools, hardware, and motorcycle accessories on July 30 and Aug. 5 in the 4000 block of state Route 64, west of Mt. Morris.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Dec. 1-5, 2025.

The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Nov. 24-28, 2025.

Upcoming events at the Mt. Morris Public Library include a seasonal craft time and Lego Night.

Here's a list of events happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center in December.

Here is a list of Ogle County property transfers for Nov. 17-21, 2025.

Here's a list of events happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

The annual Higley Light Extravaganza will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at 309 W. Front St. in Mt Morris.

Some Ogle County food pantries have seen client increases of up to 30%.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Nov. 10-14, 2025.

The state assignment was extra special for Robin Keene. who was marking a return to the state finals floor 18 years after her mom had officiated there in 2007.

Briggs Sellers, a physical education major from Mt. Morris, is a member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team, which will compete in the NCAA Division III Championship for the 20th time in program history.

Larson: The origin of the word “woke” is in the vernacular speech of African Americans of the 1930s. It originally meant one was aware and attentive to issues of social injustice, including racism and discrimination.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Nov. 3-7, 2025.

Here's a list of upcoming events happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

There are currently at least 42 million Americans dependent upon SNAP to provide the necessary funds to feed themselves and their families.

For the past 70 years, the Mt. Morris Goodfellows have provided food assistance and fruit baskets to residents in Mt. Morris, thanks to the financial support of the community.

Allure of Pinecrest, 414 S. Wesley Ave. in Mt. Morris, will have a Veterans Day Remembrance program on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

Larry B. Miller, a retired pharmacist, was inducted posthumously into the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame on Oct. 16, 2025.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Oct. 20-24, 2025.

Here's a list of events happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Oct. 13-17, 2025.

Mt. Morris Loaves and Fish Food Pantry is seeking donations to provide holiday meals to local families in need. A monetary donation of $15 will allow Loaves and Fish Food Pantry to provide a local family the opportunity to enjoy a traditional holiday meal.

Treats, toiletries and handwritten cards have been shipped to the crew of the USS Fitzgerald.

With Halloween creeping closer, here is a list of trick-or-treat hours and other holiday and fall-themed events you can visit with your little ghosts and ghouls.

Let Freedom Ring's Fall Family Festival on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Mt. Morris offered kids' games and trunk or treat.

Here's a list of property transfers for Ogle County for Oct. 6-10, 2025.

The public is invited to a free, live presentation about famous activist and author, Corrie ten Boom, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 E. Brayton Road, Mt. Morris.