Pat Weidel Honored with Customer Service Award

Pat Weidel was honored with a Morrison Chamber of Commerce “because nice matters” Customer Service Award, on Thursday, August 31, 2017.  It was presented at noon at Johnson Oil/Shell Express Lane, 651 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, “not because nice is easy, but because nice matters!”  Weidel has worked at Shell

Youth Fishing Derby September 9

On Saturday, September 9, 2017, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol will hold their annual Youth Fishing Derby, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. Children ages 15 and under are eligible to fish in Lake Carleton, near the Marina.   A parent or guardian must sign for each child.  There

Deputy Mike Lewis Announced Candidacy for Sheriff

Editor’s note:  On Friday, June 30, 2017, Mike Lewis announced his intention to run for the position of Whiteside County Sheriff.  Thecity1.com requested information about the candidate in August. Veteran Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Lewis formally announced his candidacy as a Republican, to serve both civilians and fellow law

Will You Donate Items to Those in Texas?

The Destroyer named Harvey devastated South Texas and its coastal inhabitants.  First came “Tropical Storm Harvey,” a Category 4 hurricane, with ruinous winds and flooding.  “Hurricane Harvey” followed, dropping a foot of rain overnight, from Galveston to Beaumont.  It is not expected to relent until the sixth day, Wednesday afternoon,

Meet Associate Attorney Brian Witt

Editor’s note:  Brian Witt will contribute general legal information at the end of each month.  The first, Estate Planning, is running now.  He will address Probate in September and Wills in October.  Find Witt’s articles on Page Two. Brian Witt, 29 of Morrison, IL, is pleased to have joined his

Fire Departments at the Fair

A new feature of the 147th Whiteside County Fair focused attention on area Fire Departments.  Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi described firefighters as “true heroes.”  There was a “Department of the Day,” with activities planned to inform and entertain the public, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Departments are based in

Schmidt Campaign Committee Meet and Greet Event

Whiteside County citizens are invited to meet Kristopher Schmidt, a Republican candidate for Sheriff, during a “Meet and Greet” event on Thursday, September 7, 2017.  Citizens for Schmidt, the candidate’s campaign committee, will host the event from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the Fulton Masonic Lodge, 208 N. 10th Street,

Letter from the Fair Board

Thank you to all the exhibitors, patrons, sponsors, and volunteers who made the 2017 Whiteside County Fair a tremendous success. We hope to see you next year at the 148th Annual Whiteside County Fair, August 14, through August 18, 2018. The Whiteside County Central Agricultural Society

Saturday, August 19, Fair Winners

Listed below are results from the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair, determined on Friday, August 18, and Saturday, August 19, 2017.  All winners are Illinois residents unless noted.  The results are listed in this order:  Fair Board Elections; Horseshoe Tournament; Open Culinary; Pedal Pull 2; Tractor and Truck Pull. 17-25 /

Friday, August 18, Fair Winners

Listed below are winners in three departments judged at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair, judged on Friday, August 18, 2017.  All winners are Illinois residents unless noted.  The results are listed in this order:  Open Beef; Open Heavy Horses; Open Sheep. 17-19 / OPEN BEEF Austin Miller of Lanark

August 19 Fair Demo Derby Winners

Listed below are winners in five classes at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair, held on Saturday, August 19, 2017.  There were over 100 entries.  All winners are Illinois residents unless noted.  Mike McCoy offered a stirring rendition of the National Anthem on trumpet.  Twenty years ago, he won first

Thursday, August 17, Fair Winners

Listed below are winners in three departments at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair, judged on Thursday, August 17, 2017.  All winners are Illinois residents unless noted.  The results are listed in this order:  Jr. Beef; Open Floriculture; Western Horse Show. 17-17 / JUNIOR BEEF Madyson Frederick of Chadwick took

Cute Chicks at the Fair

“I do love my chicken girls!” exclaimed Kathy Huizenga of Morrison, IL.  She brought half a dozen chicks to delight attendees, but she had a goal.  “We are promoting the idea to bring the Poultry Show back to the Fair.  I like hens.  I like eggs.  I like the enjoyment

Whiteside County 4-H Fair Results

Whiteside County 4-H clubs gathered at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, in Morrison, IL, from Thursday, July 13, through Saturday, July 15, 2017, to hold their annual fair.  Click here to see the results:  Whiteside Show Results.xlsx.  The first column lists names of exhibitors in alphabetical order. The local clubs include