August 15 and 16, 2025, Fair Results are listed: Open Culinary; Open Beef; Open Sheep; Fair Board Election; Tractor Pull; Pedal Pull 2. If a winner’s town is not listed, it is Morrison. All towns are in Illinois unless noted. 25-21 / Open Culinary Elaine Seevers of Cordova took
Barbara Anne Leech, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, August 18, 2025, at her home in Morrison. Barb was born November 12, 1948, in Norwich, CT, to William J. and Louise Marie (Payette) Baran. She attended Norwich Free Academy High School and then went to Bay Path Junior College
Diane Judd, 75, of Clinton, IA, died Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Genesis Medical Center East, in Davenport, IA. Diane was born November 10, 1949, in Morrison, IL, to Marion W. and Rena K. (Brackemyer) Schaver. She was educated in the Prairie Center Grade School in rural Whiteside County
August 14 and 15, 2025, Fair Results are listed: Western Horse Show; Heavy Horses; Jr. Beef; Open Poultry; Jr. Floriculture; Open Floriculture; Jr. Culinary. If a winner’s town is not listed, it is Morrison. All towns are in Illinois unless noted. 25-13 / WESTERN HORSE SHOW Julie Angus of
August 12 and 13, 2025, Fair Results are listed: Junior and Open Textiles; Junior and Open Agriculture Products; Junior and Open Dairy; Junior and Open Hobbies; Junior and Open Swine; Horticulture; Pedal Pull 1. If a winner’s town is not listed, it is Morrison. All towns are in Illinois
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Chitans to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be
Understanding poverty requires more than sympathy–it requires experience. On Friday, September 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Illinois Extension (in collaboration with the Health Departments of Ogle and Whiteside Counties), will host a “Poverty Simulation,” at the Sterling Township office, 502 W. Lynn Boulevard, in Sterling, IL.
Join Illinois Extension for a one-of-a-kind workshop, on Saturday, August 23, 2025. This event will spark participants’ imagination, sharpen communication skills, and help them connect more deeply–with nature and with others. Early and Elementary Education Teachers, Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, other youth educators and Leaders, and others with an
It’s time to purchase fresh, Michigan blueberries and peaches. Both luscious fruits will be available at last year’s location: Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Pull into the parking lot. Donna and husband Rob McCanse are shown in August 2023, busy at 8:00 a.m., packing bags
Editor’s note: Consider bringing ear protection. The Full Throttle Monster Truck Show is Thursday night, August 14, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on the track. Grandstand seating is free. There will be fireworks right after the show.
Rachel Marie Tucker, 44, of Morrison, IL, died on Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home. Rachel was born December 30, 1980, in Clinton, IA, to Raymond and Jolene “Jody” (Meeker) Tucker. She attended Morrison schools. Rachel had worked as a CNA for various facilities in the area and
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing line up of Grandstand and Daily events at this years fair, and it is sure to please all who attend! The Fair starts on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, and completes after five fun-filled days on Saturday, August 16. The 154th annual fair,
On Monday, August 11, 2025, Sheriff John F. Booker announced that Deputies from the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office will be working overtime, during the upcoming Whiteside County Fair, scheduled for August 12–16, to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. “Our top priority is public safety,” said
Editor’s update: On Monday, August 11, the Editor received a message from Morrison Community Hospital Marketing Director Mick Welding. According to Mike Vegter, owner of Vegter Steel Fabrication in Morrison, after the highest beam was installed, it was decorated for a short time, with the wee tree. This was
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes back The Farm Hands to our outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert