James A. Damhoff, Jr., 82, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, formerly of Albany, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at MercyOne in Clinton, IA. Jim was born on July 23, 1943, in Clinton, IA, to James A., Sr. and Carole D. (Ziegler) Damhoff. He
Gene E. Johnson, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Citadel of Sterling, IL. Gene was born August 27, 1952, in Morrison, to Elmer W. and Helen D. (Radatz) Johnson. He was first employed at Climco in Morrison, and later he was employed at Self
John J. Mucci, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, July 25, 2025, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. John was born on December 7, 1948, in Ottawa, IL, to Delpho H. and Helen D. (Griglione) Mucci. He was a graduate of Marquette High School in Ottawa,
Patricia “Pat” K. Hanson, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, July 27, 2025, surrounded by her family, at home. Pat was born February 24, 1940, in Morrison to Henry and Jennie (DeWeerdt) Tiesman. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and attended Fulton High School. On February 11,
Jo Heller, age 73, of Morrison, IL, died unexpectedly on July 20, 2025. Following years of declining mobility, weakening strength, and deteriorating eyesight, she was regaining strength and mobility for over a year. Her last day was a great day, until sudden pain hit. Her daughter lived with, cared
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., de Immigrant Windmill in Fulton, IL, will offer a bread making event. The Windmill Cultural Center is located at 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, across from the authentic Dutch windmill. Call 815-589-3925 for additional information. Families and
Morrison Historical Society Trustee Mary Ellen Brackeymer contributed the last two photos. Program presenter and retired Fulton High School History teacher Ronald Koehn was featured on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Afterward, over two dozen members of the audience participated in
It looks like the Natural Land Institute’s (NLI) Legacy Tree Program has found another Illinois State Champion tree: a rare American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) in Freeport, IL,” said Alan Branhagen, Executive Director. “Actually, the exciting news is, there are two growing side by side! Because of the rarity of
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Riven Quartet to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. The group explained their name. “When the Lord brought
With extreme heat and humidity forecasted in the coming days, Sheriff John F. Booker is encouraging all residents to take the weather seriously, look out for one another, and maybe even take a break from any bad decisions. “Heat like this isn’t just uncomfortable; it can be downright dangerous,”
The following update relates to High Temperatures the week of Tuesday, July 22, through Thursday, July 24, 2025. The sources are National Weather Service (NWS) of the Quad Cities, as well as the Decision Support Service document from NWS Quad Cities and Chicago, IL. Whiteside County is not currently
Timber Lake Playhouse brings BAD MEDICINE onto the concert stage, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The address is 8215 Black Road, Mr. Carroll, IL. From “Living on a Prayer” to “It’s My Life” and everything in between, BAD MEDICINE brings the driving, hard rock beat
Whiteside County Health Department Assistant Organizational Officer Cory Law submitted this health information, regarding a period of dangerous heat and humidity coming Tuesday, July 22, through Friday, July 25, 2025. Heat indices have a greater than 90% probability of being around–or exceeding–100 degrees. The hottest days look to be
At approximately 6:15 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call, reporting a four-vehicle traffic crash on Illinois Route 84, near the intersection of Lock Road in rural Fulton, IL. An initial investigation by responding Deputies and the Sheriff’s Office Crash
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Divinity Trio to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. We will serve Root Beer Floats after the concert! Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received.