PROPHETSTOWN ECHO
VOLUME 135 • NO. 31
153ND
Whiteside
Prophetstown, Illinois
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 • $1.00
FAIR
County August 13-17 • Morrison, IL $119,000 in Premiums
THURSDAY AUGUST 15 7:00PM
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Next Level Pro Bull Riding Next Level Bronc Riding Tractor & Truck Pull
Saturday Demolition Derby Harness Racing
www.whitesidecountyfair.org
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FIRE CHIEF RETIRES Brian Hurley
Prophetstown Fire Chief Gerald Armstrong meets visitors at an open house Aug. 3 marking his retirement after 40 years of service. Story on page 2.
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
White oak is tree of the month
Beyond Trim column
‘Clue: On Stage’ at TLP
The Natural Land Institute names a fairgrounds white oak tree its July Tree of the Month./ 5
The pros and cons of smoothies, a popular choice for meals and snacks / 9
Timber Lake Playhouse to present ‘Clue: On Stage’ through Aug. 11 / 17
WHAT’S INSIDE Police Reports.........................................4 Property Transfers .............................16 Glimpses of the Past............................6 Churches...........................................18-19 Your Health.........................................8 Classifieds.......................................20-24 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section
DEATHS Glenn A. Frank, Sharon L. Potvin / 4