The exhibit runs through Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library. The display is free and open to the public at any time the library is open. The pop-up exhibition connects audiences with the people and places that shaped the nation's birth.

Upcoming events at the Forreston Public Library include Christmas in the Country on Dec. 5 and 6, 2025, and toddler/preschool story-time sessions.

The Oregon Lions Club recently hosted its 1-D central zone meeting. Special speaker, author and educator Bill Massey from North Carolina was Zoomed in to present to the group.

The 20th annual Two-Ton Thanksgiving Food Drive in Rochelle, hosted by 102.3 The Coyote, SuperHits 93.5, and Prescott Brothers Ford, set new records this year with more food and monetary donations than ever.

Come to the Polo Museum, 113 N. Franklin St., on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, and take an architecture tour on the Holly Trolley.

Rochelle columnist and historian Tom McDermott chronicles the life of Chief Shabbona, a key figure in the area's American Indian history.

From Oct. 9 through Nov. 21, the National 4-H organization encouraged club members to participate in the Wicked For Good Challenge. The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club participated in two different activities for this challenge.

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

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Sterling Newman and Oregon posted wins at the Oregon Boys Basketball Thanksgiving Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.