August 15 Fair Winners and Bike Winner

August 15 Fair Winners and Bike Winner

The third youngster to win a bicycle was second grader Jewel Nelson, 7, from Carthage, IL.  She is home schooled.  Jewel has a working bicycle and helps with paper routes of her older siblings.  However her bikes have always been hand-me-downs. ...

2019 Whiteside County Fair Demo Derby

SATURDAY DEMO DERBY A record entry of more than 108 cars entered the Demolition Derby on Saturday, August 17, 2019, topping last year’s entry of 103, during the 149th Annual Whiteside County Fair.  It was a mixed blessing.  The popular event was to...
August 14 Fair Winners and Bike Winner

August 14 Fair Winners and Bike Winner

The Editor discovered a young man juggling in an open spot behind the pony ride; that led to an impromptu interview. Seventh grader Roman Liebel, 13, lives in Davenport, FL.  “At about age nine,” Liebel taught himself “to juggle rings, clubs,...

Jill Miller and Goldie Svendsen Co-Friends of the Fair

Since 1989, the Fair Board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort to support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible, for all those who participate and attend the many shows and events.  This year the Whiteside County Fair has selected...

Fifth Anniversary for Windsor Manor

On Friday, August 9, 2019, Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL, hosted a festive 5th anniversary party, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The planners reserved a delightful summer evening for residents, family and friends, and the...