VOLUME 166 NO. 35 • ESTABLISHED 1857
Tues day, Sep t em ber 1 , 2026 • $ 2.00
Serving Morrison, Prophetstown and Fulton
LABOR OF LOAVES
Alex T. Paschal file photo
Angel Richmond, owner/baker of Made That Myself, kneads a sourdough loaf Aug. 23, 2025, at the Art in the Park sculpture walk in Rock Falls. Richmond wasn’t sure how the dough would react to the warm weather. See story on page 3.
WHAT’S INSIDE Seniors vs. Crime........................2 Churches................................ 11-12 Classifieds.............................13-17 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section
Glimpses of the Past.................18 Property Transfers ....................18 Sports....................................19-20
DEATHS Gail R. Drolema, Linda L. Johnson, Stan Vandermyde / 4-5