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
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;
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
Whiteside County Fair attendees would do well to begin Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, with a visit to The Loft on Main gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL. Complimentary baked treats include Chocolate-Cherry Bars; Cinnamon Rolls; Orange Muffins; Zucchini Cake. Third Thursday [of each month] is
Fulton, IL, resident Barbara Mask will document the origin of Dutch Days events beginning in 1974, during her program at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and the program begins promptly at 1:30. She will illuminate the 1881 immigration of the Cornelius
Rock Falls River Chase is thrilled to announce another year of stock outboard boat racing, August 16-18, 2024, at Seward’s Riverside Park in Rock Falls, IL. Schedule: Friday, August 16 – Testing from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17 – Racing from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thank you to those who support the Whiteside County Fair. There is no doubt that, without your continued support, our Fair would not have been successful and been able to continue for 153 years! The Fair Board appreciates your support in keeping the Fair going strong, so we can
Antique tractor buffs will have a heyday at the 153rd Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 13, through Saturday, August 17, 2024. Anyone displaying their Antique Farm Tractor at the Fair will be required to purchase a Season Membership Pass, which will automatically enter them into the