24-26 / SATURDAY DEMO DERBY Tyler Bielema earned the evening’s top prize of $2000 from the Open Wire Full Size heat, at the Demolition Derby, Saturday, August 17, 2024. Extreme Derby Promotions, headed by Rob Mahnesmith of Chillicothe, IL, and his skilled crew, orchestrated their sixth event during the
Below are Saturday, August 17, 2024, winners in the following classes: Kids Tractor Pedal Pull 2; Truck and Tractor Pull; Fair Board Election results; Friend of the Fair Award. 24-24 / PEDAL PULL 2 With hands clutched on the steering wheels and determination in their eyes, 45 youngsters took
Below are Thursday, August 16, 2024, Exhibit winners: Open Culinary; Open Floriculture; Junior Floriculture; Open Beef; Open Sheep; Open Heavy Horses; Tractor Pull classes. All states are Illinois, and all towns are Morrison, unless noted. 24-19 / OPEN CULINARY Elaine Seevers, of Cordova, took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the
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
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;
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.
The Black Box Theatre located in the heart of downtown Moline, IL, will present the United States premiere of “The Truth,” by Florian Zeller and adapted by Christopher Hampton. It is described as “a pacy comedy that pictures marriage and male friendship as a maze of deception. Vain and
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Browns to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert
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
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes The Chitans to their outdoor stage on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert