Eleanor M. Larson-Nice, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 24, 2017, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Eleanor was born October 10, 1923, in Clyde Township, IL, to Roy S. and Elizabeth E. (Montgomery) Swanson. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1941 graduate of
This is a collection of conversations the Editor had with people at the Whiteside County Fair on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.
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 /
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
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
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
Donald E. Landherr, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017. at his home. Don was born July 1, 1937, in Morrison to Harold John and Vera Edna (Rick) Landherr. He was educated in the Delhi and Macrath grade schools in rural Whiteside County and was a graduate of
“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 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
Robert “Bob” Forrest Hovey, 72, of Albany, IL, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at the Good Samaritan Society, Prophetstown, IL. Bob was born October 24, 1944, in Clinton, IA, the son of Forrest and Loretta (Kennedy) Hovey. He graduated from Erie High School in 1962. On July 18, 1964, he
Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, a leader in the engineering tech educational field, announced construction of an 8000 square foot Innovation Center on campus. This center will bring together regional businesses, entrepreneurs, artisans, and Morrison Tech students, providing a place to create with equipment they might not have
SAMPLE Listed below are winners in eight departments at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair, judged on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. All winners are Illinois residents unless noted. The results are listed in this order: Jr. Agricultural Products; Jr. Floriculture; Jr. Hobbies; Jr. Textiles; Open Agricultural Products; Open Hobbies; Open
Sally Masscho celebrates 35 years working at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, as a Certified Nurse’s Aid. Thank you for all you do, Sally! Resthave is very blessed to have wonderful, dedicated, and hardworking employees like Sally.
Listed below are winners in six departments and the first Pedal Pull, at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair, posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. All winners are Illinois residents unless noted. The results are listed in this order: Jr. Culinary; Jr. Dairy; Jr. Swine; Open Dairy; Open Rabbits; Open
Since 1989, the Fair Board has sought to honor those who made an extra effort to support the annual Fair and make it as much fun as possible, for those who participate and attend the shows and events. This year the Whiteside County Fair honored the Morrison Athletic Boosters as