Early Monday morning, August 12, 2013, 60+ tractors delivered their drivers to the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, to begin a delightful, back-roads trip through the towns around Morrison, IL. This was the 5th Annual Whiteside County Farm Bureau Antique Tractor Drive, organized by Farm Bureau Executive Director Matt Lillpop of Rock
13-15 / OPEN FLORICULTURE Merle Daniels of Morrison, IL, took the Premier Exhibitor Honor for the 6th year in a row and also received the Gift Certificate for the Most Blue Ribbons for the 7th year in the Open Floriculture Show. Todd Mickley submitted the following show results in Open
Please support the Morrison High School Senior Cheerleaders as they make their way to New York City, NY, to be in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The girls are putting on a trivia night for anyone how loves trivia! They are Kaily Becker, Ally Gray, Cassidy VanZuiden, Morgan Keller, Anna
It was too difficult to choose only one “2013 Friend of the Fair recipient. So the 143rd Annual Whiteside County Fair has recognized two individuals: Marilyn Green and “Popcorn Bob” Landon. Fair Board President Paul Vock awarded plaques to both, at a 6:40 p.m. ceremony before the grandstand on Thursday,
Editor’s note: discover the significance of April House in this recent article. Our Child Advocacy Center, April House, is facing drastic financial issues. The grant funding that April House has been receiving has been cut. We are searching for ways to replace these funds through local means. We are having
Morrison, IL, residents experienced a significant loss when Pam Bush lost her battle to cancer earlier this year. For the past 25 years she was an important part of the Harvest Hammer 5K Run and Duathlon, by getting the children of Morrison ready for their events. In her memory, Rotary
Eight-year-old Blaze Hicks of Morrison, IL, won a new bicycle in the afternoon drawing Wednesday, August 14, 2013. It was donated by Morrison Community State Bank. Judges awarded presentations in Junior and Open Departments of Junior Floriculture, Open Horticulture, Dairy, Swine, and Agricultural Products on Day 2 at the 143rd
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol host the annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The law enforcement agencies have sponsored the derby for more than 40 years. This popular fishing contest is open to all youth aged 15 and under
During the first day of the 143rd Whiteside County Fair, Tuesday, August 13, 2013, Zach Vandervort was awarded a Kent 21-speed, “Shockwave” bicycle, compliments of CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Zach is a new Morrison, IL, resident. He will attend Morrison High School on Monday, August 19. Entrants in
Late in the evening of Monday, August 12, 2013, Jacob Tegeler of Morrison, IL, heard an explosion. He hurried outside to see this burning gas cloud outside of Erie, IL, and captured the menacing image on his smartphone. A pipeline explosion displaced about 20 residents, stated the American Red Cross.
The third monthly Car Cruise In was held Friday, August 9, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. Next month, Sunday, September 22, is the 15th Annual Morrison Car Show. Also at DQ Grill & Chill, those hours will be
Remember the excitement of gazing across the night sky, following the glittery trajectory of a shooting star? Did you make a wish before it burned out of existence? Want to see one meteor streak per minute? Prepare to view hundreds of them over the next four days during the Perseid
Morrison Historical Society invites the public to step back in time for a few hours, on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Join the Board of Trustees and your friends for an old-fashioned ice cream social and display of antique cars. Members of Double-I Antique Auto Club will display vehicles from 3:00
The Fenton Farm Festival is Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Bike Barn, 13524 Black Road, Morrison, IL. There is a cash donation at the gate and a full concession stand on the grounds. Proceeds will go to local Food Pantries. To bring “your
Thousands of patients depend on the “Be The Match Registry” to find a donor who can give them a second chance at life. You may hold that power. Take the first step. Join the University of Iowa Marrow Donor Program. To join the registry, you only need to be between