" Below are Thursday, August 16, 2024, Exhibit winners: Open Culinary; Open Floriculture; Junior Floriculture; Open Beef; Open Sheep; Open Heavy Horses; Tractor Pull classes. All states are Illinois, and all towns are Morrison, unless noted. 24-19 / OPEN CULINARY Elaine Seevers, of Cordova, took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the"
" Below are Tuesday, August 13, and Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Exhibit winners in the following classes: Kids Tractor Pedal Pull 1; Open Dairy; Junior Dairy; Junior Culinary. All states are Illinois, and all towns are Morrison, unless noted. 24-08 / PEDAL PULL 1 The first of two Kids Pedal"
" Below are Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Exhibit winners in the following classes: Kids Tractor Pedal Pull; Open Horticulture; Open Hobbies; Junior Hobbies; Open Textiles; Junior Textiles; Open Agriculture Products; Junior Agriculture Products. 24-08 / PEDAL PULL 1 The first of two Kids Tractor Pedal Pulls helped kick-off the 153rd"
" Vada McBride won the sixth bike giveaway, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, sponsored by Gibson Oil. This ten-year-old is a fifth grader at Southside Elementary School. “Yeah,” she has a bicycle, “but it’s old,” she stated. Vada lives in the country; she can ride the new bike"
" On Friday, August 16, 2024, 12-year-old Shay Steele, of Morrison, IL, was the fourth, fortunate bicycle recipient, during the 153rd Whiteside County Fair. She is now a seventh grader at Morrison Junior High School. Her name was the fourth to be drawn. Although she cannot ride to school, Shay"
" On Thursday, August 15, 2024, the third free bicycle was awarded to Joseph Gallegos, of Morrison, IL. The eight-year-old third grader attends Southside School. He will ride his new bicycle on the neighborhood street and driveway. Scout Clean Energy is the sponsor. This year, Macy Williamson originated the idea"
" On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, six-year-old Bhodi Janssen, of Morrison, IL, was the second, fortunate bicycle recipient, during the 153rd Whiteside County Fair. He is a first grader at Northside School in Mrs. Story’s class. He has a “good bike” but is pleased with the new one. Although Bhodi"
" On Opening Day, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, eight-year-old Ethan Martin, of Morrison, IL, was the first, fortunate bicycle recipient, during the 153rd Whiteside County Fair. He is a third grader. Although Ethan cannot ride his new bike to school, he can wheel around on the “big, concrete slab down"
" Set in Chicago, IL, the second Presidential National Convention is tonight, Monday, August 19, 2024. One might question whether the “value added” by holding extravagant conventions is worth their excessive costs. Posted this morning on thecity1.com’s Opinions and Editorials page is a thoughtful, bipartisan essay. The author offers opinions"
" On Monday, August 5, 2024, Deacon Brown, 48, of Hillsdale, IL, was killed when his motorcycle crashed in rural Fenton, IL. He was pronounced dead at the scene, on Sand Road near the intersection of Benson Road. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call to report the crash,"
"The morning of August 15, 2024, saw 23 attendees to Third Thursday, at The Loft on Main gallery, 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL. Ages ranged from less than one year to over 80. Complimentary baked treats include Cinnamon Rolls; Orange and Chocolate Muffins; Lemon Poppyseed Bread; Zucchini Cake;"
" Legislation carried in the Illinois House of Representatives by Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain has been signed into law by Governor JB Pritzger. The legislation, Senate Bill 2936, expands a property tax abatement process to improve investment opportunities. “This legislation presents an opportunity to spur economic development and"
"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 9, 2024. Arrests: On August 14, 2024, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the Morrison Police Department arrested James M. Searcy, 43, Morrison, IL, in the 100 Block of W. Wall Street, on a Civil Order of Commitment. Searcy was transported"
" Deborah Mortonson will begin teaching Tuesday evening swim lessons, for children ages 3 through 6-and-above. YMCA swim sessions will meet once a week for four weeks, at the Morrison High School pool, 643 Genessee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The fee is $26 for YMCA members; $38 for non-members. Register by"
" Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is sponsoring a community story hour, called “See You at the Library.” This event is open to families and children of all ages, in Morrison, IL. See You at the Library is a National day, where thousands of families come together at public libraries to"
