Before a huge crowd on August 16, 2014, six drivers took first place in their divisions at the 144th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Saturday night Demolition Derby. The ever-popular event is run smoothly by EERJR Demo Promotions, Inc., with Gene Ryan, Sterling, IL, in charge of the competitors. All towns
“There are only a few openings left,” stated Don “Pood” King, referencing the annual, 18-hole golf tournament named after him. The Pood King 10th Annual Unionville Open will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Before that, course owner
Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi wishes to alert viewers of a telephone scam in the area, in which callers pose as the Internal Revenue Service. “They tell you they are auditing, or have audited, your taxes, and you owe a penalty. This is a high-pressure scam. You are told you
Animal lovers unite with Triumph Community Bank, as we dedicate Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, 2014, to animal welfare. Donations to local animal shelters will be accepted at all Triumph Community Bank branches. We ask the community to help us support these shelters by donating pet food, treats,
Jamie A. Rodriguez submitted this fair report. During the Thursday, August 14, 2014, morning Jr. Beef Show at the 144th Whiteside County Fair, exhibitors Lucas Ebersole, right, and his friend Kayleb Lipe, left, both of Milledgeville, IL, showed their first place Cow and Calf. The animals are Commercial Maine Beef
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 18, 2014. Arrests: On Monday, August 4, 2014, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Mika R. Peregrine, age 24 of Sterling, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Peregrine
On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, an attempt at restitution was set into place for two half-brothers who destroyed a significant portion of Main Street, Prophetstown, IL. In the alley behind a string of businesses and retail shops–several with residences atop–they started a dumpster on fire, in the early morning of
Jenna Reavy, 12 of Morrison, IL, arrived at the Whiteside County Fair Secretary’s office with but five seconds to spare, in order to claim her bicycle on Thursday, August 14, 2014. She has a bike and rides it to school every day. Now, Reavy will give that bicycle to her
Jaden Hamilton, 7, of Morrison, IL, was the second name called in the 6:00 p.m. Bicycle Give Away Wednesday, August 13, 2014. The Hamilton family needed some joy this week. Alicia and Mike Cozzie, Coz-E Corner Convenience Store owners, donated the “Exploit” mountain bike, which Jaden will grow into. Alicia came
Jean Eggemeyer, Morrison, IL, and 5-year-old daughter Anna, awaited announcement of the 6:00 p.m. winner of the Bicycle Give Away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, outside the Secretary’s office. Kiera Turner, 9, of East Dubuque, IL, also waited to hear her name called and wore a big smile as she
With Morrison Community Unit District #3 starting school on Monday, August 18, 2014, Morrison Police Department urges the community to drive carefully and watch for children. Children will be walking or riding bicycles to school. Vehicular traffic will increase during school hours, as well. The Morrison Police want to make
Morrison, IL, Sports Complex Directior Jim DuBois announced registration for upcoming 2014 Youth Baseball and three Adult Leagues: Coed Kickball and Softball and Men’s Softball. Registration and schedules are available online at www.quickscores.com/morrison sports. Contact DuBois at 815-772-6139 or 815-535-1105 with queries. Weekend Fall Youth Baseball runs from Sunday, August
Morrison Community Unit District #6 is proud to announce the approval of a one-to-one technology/learning initiative. This program will put an iPad in the hands of every student in Pre-K through Grade 2 and a Google Chromebook in the hands of every student in Grades 3-12. With the ever-changing climate
Don’t miss this short, but significant, recognition ceremony Friday, August 15, 2014. One reason the Morrison, IL, venue is the only Whiteside County fair of the originial four, is the people who make it happen. It’s a fairly brief ceremony, but it’s one of the most important events of each
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 08/09/14 at 4:37 a.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Angel D. Whaples, 38, of Silvis, IL, for D.U.I.-Alcohol on Interstate 88. Whaples was released on a Notice to Appear. 08/08/14 at 11:56 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff