For its final 2026 concert, Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Mulkins Family to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m. Come for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather,
On Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 2026, inside the newly-constructed Whiteside County Fairgrounds Ticket Office, three volunteers displayed their pleasure with new surroundings. Left-to-right, they were Paula Rodriguez, Susan Wilkens, and Tracy Henson. Member Karl Kovarik stated the Fair Board had been planning a new structure “for two years.” He
A Morrison, IL, art gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, welcomes locals and visitors to experience monthly Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main. The gallery opens early to share conversation over home bake goods and beverages. Invite a companion to share the enjoyment. Do you have up
Scott Allen Ferguson, 60, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at Serenity Home in Oregon, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2026, at Gibson–Bode Funeral Home, Erie, IL. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at
Christine T. Crandall, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at her home. Chris was born March 20, 1953, in Clinton, IA, to Kenneth and Arlene (Nissen) Johnson. She attended Clinton grade schools and was a graduate of Clinton High School. Following high school, she attended the
The CGH Health Foundation and CGH Auxiliary have awarded $26,500 in Nursing and Healthcare scholarships, to 15 students pursuing careers in healthcare. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA), and residency within the CGH Medical Center service area. llinois recipients include: • Jill Adolph Nursing
U. S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U. S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U. S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) released the following statement, on the announced closure of the Tyson Foods plant in Joslin, IL, on Thursday, August 13, 2026. This will result in the loss of
The Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will hold their 60th Class Reunion, on the weekend of October 2 and 3, 2026. A “Meet and Greet” will be held on Friday evening, October 2, at Double G Saloon, 113 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
The Rock River Jazz Band is closing out the RB&W Park summer season with a massive, high energy, finale on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Music begins at 7:00 p.m. in Rock Falls, IL. We want everyone there! We have packed the night with powerhouse tributes to the giants of
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Common Bond Quartet to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Come for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will
Editor’s note: Last year, Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey gathered the following remembrances of the 2025 Whiteside County Fair, from Tuesday, August 12, through Saturday, August 16. Entertainment, action, exhibitions, competitions, and “favorite fair foods” await visitors this year.
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing lineup of Grandstand and daily events planned for this year’s fair, with something sure to please everyone! The fair kicks off on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and wraps up after five fun-filled days on Saturday, August 22. The annual fair, held at
State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) issued the following statement after news broke on Thursday, August 13, 2026, that the Tyson Food Factory in Joslin, IL, in Rock Island County will close its doors as of August 14. The closure will result in the termination of over 2500 people.
Morrison Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive, on Monday, September 14, 2026. The hours are 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria. To make an appointment, scan the QR code with your phone, or email Denise.Batterton@MorrisonSchools.org or online at www.bloodcenter.org. The
Sandra J. “Sandy” (Snyder) Buikema, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. Sandy was born November 12, 1946, in Morrison, the daughter of Edward E. “Doc” and Marian E. (Renkes) Snyder. She was a graduate of Morrison High School.