Fair Office Hours Extended

Whiteside County Fair Secretary Mary Beth Dombroski announced that the fair offices will be open for business beginning for the entire week prior to the 144th annual Whiteside County Fair.  The fair officially starts at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2014, with the Western Horse Show at the “Gold Star

57 Fulton Lincoln Buy-Way Yard Sales

The annual Lincoln Buy-Way Sales event in Fulton, IL, is set for Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, 2014.  A total of 57 sales have registered.  Sales maps can be found at the following Fulton locations:  Shell Gas Station, Fulton Oil, Fulton City Hall, the Windmill Cultural Center, and

Morrison Knights of Columbus Raffle Winners

Morrison Knights of Columbus sponsored a raffle to aid long-time Morrison resident, Ron Weimer.  Winners were selected at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2014, during the Evening Farmers’ Market.  They are listed below. Weimer can often be found volunteering at local car shows, the Morrison Farmers’ Market, and Northern Illinois

Wells Fargo Bank Customer Picnic August 1

Wells Fargo Bank will pay tribute to its customers on Friday, August 1, 2014, with the annual Customer Appreciation Picnic Lunch, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Free hot dogs and brats, chips, drinks, and ice cream are on the summer menu.  Visit 100 W, Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.

“Frozen” Sisters Will Melt Your Heart August 12

Tuesday, August 12, 2014, is “Movie Day” at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Prepare to be “Frozen”  “Frozen” by Walt Disney’s hugely popular, musically animated film.  Odell Public Library Friends invite you to the cool Program Room, to see what the hype and raves are all

“Frozen” Fun at the Odell August 12

“Frozen,” Disney’s newest musically animated film, has been chosen for the “hot” month of August. This wildly popular movie is a fairy tale about true love, but this time, the love is between sisters.  Bring your grandchild or have them bring you to this delightful story, based on Hans Christian

Let’s Keep Ron Rolling

Knights of Columbus has arranged a collection of exciting raffle items to benefit Ron Weimer.  Tickets can be purchased during now or during the Evening Morrison Farmers’ Market, Wednesday, July 30, 2014, along Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with raffle prizes drawn at

Friends of the Fair Paul Vock and Dan Heusinkveld

The Whiteside County Fair Board is proud to announce Paul Vock, left, and Dan Heusinkveld as “2014 Friend of the Fair” honorees. Since 1989, the board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort to support the annual Fair and make it as much fun as possible.

You Could Win $500 at the Whiteside County Fair

When you purchase an adult season ticket to the 144th annual Whiteside County Fair, your name will be entered in a drawing to win $500 in cash. Even if you are unable to attend, you can still support the Fair by purchasing a season ticket. You will be eligible to

2014 Whiteside County 4-H Show

From Thursday, July 17, through Saturday, July 19, 2014, 4-H club members were showcased at the Whiteside County 4-H Show.  Youth gathered at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, to display their year-long projects for judging.  The 4-H program offers a plethora of interest categories to nurture interests–from knitting

Chamber Mob Hit: True Value Hardware

The Morrison Cash Mob gathered on Thursday, July 24, 2014, for a 4:00 p.m. hit on True Value Hardware, 104 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  Hidden behind dark sunglasses were a large gang of shoppers, each of whom pledged to spend at least $10 at the local business.  Watch for

Letter from a Morrison School Bus

Dear Editor: If I could talk, I would tell you that school starts in a few weeks, and you will be seeing me on the roads again.  I am a school bus for R. C. Smith Transportation.  I would ask you to help keep our children safe, by being careful

T-6 Vintage Planes to Fly Over Bix 7 Race Start

As the 40th Anniversary Bix 7 race crowd finishes singing the National Anthem at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, July 26, 2014, a squadron of four, vintage aircraft will appear and descend over the crest of the hill.  This tribute to honor military men and women will be conducted David

July 17 ARC Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn Beswick, R.N./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator submitted this report. The weather was absolutely beautiful on Thursday, July 17, 2014, with sunshine and 77 degrees outside.  A “cool” incentive to have fun and encourage more donors was conceived of by Stephanie Vavra from thecity1.com.  This was to have

Franklin Grove 35th Harvest Fest

The Franklin Grove, IL, Harvest Festival Committee “welcones you to old fashioned fun,” during the 35th Harvest Fest celebrationwill be taking place Tuesday, August 5, through Saturday, August 9, 2014. The fair is located at Schell Park, 1/2 mile east of Milledgeville, IL. This year celebrates the 62nd Anniversary of