152ND
Whiteside
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 • $1.00
VOLUME 169 • NO. 32
FAIR
Fulton, Illinois
County on, IL -19 • Mmiorumris August$1115 s 9,000 in Pre THURSDAY AUGUST 17 7:00PM
Tuesday
Next Level Pro Bull Riding
Wednesday
Friday
Pull Next Level Bronc Riding Tractor & Truck
Saturday Demolition Derby Harness Racing
www.whitesidecountyfair.org
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Sarah Ford for Shaw Media
Fulton Police Department officer Adam Wherry (left) and Chief Nick Neblung enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere at National Night Out on Saturday, Aug. 5, at Drives Park. The full-day event featured first responders, kids’ activities, food, live music, raffles, giveaways and community fun. See pages 2 and 6.
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
Fair Honoree
County Fair Kicks Off
Boys of Summer
Bruce Hunter is the 2023 “Friend of the Fair.” / 7
Office hours announced for the 152nd fair. / 4
Paul’s Prestos teammates gather for a reunion. / 10
WHAT’S INSIDE Glimpses of the Past......................... 5 Property Transfers............................11 Police Reports.................................... 3 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section
REGIONAL NEWS
Sports......................................... 10-11 Church News.............................18-19 Classifieds.............................20-23
DEATHS Jerry Lee Engelkins, Traute “Trudy” E. Quinn, Gary Newlon, Beverly Jean Jaeger, Jeanette Brondyke, Kenneth “Red” Temple Sr., Jacob Medema Jr., Pages 4-5