Whiteside County Economic Development Administrator, Betty Steinert is happy to announce that the updated Whiteside County Greenways and Trails Plan and Map has been completed.  The process identifies the natural and man-made resources to link parks, nature preserves and cultural and historic sites with each other in the county.  “Showcasing the area’s natural resources is an investment into both the economy and the well-being of its residents,” stated Ms. Steinert.

The Northwest Region Entrepreneurship Center presented a $5,000 Challenge Grant to Skoog Landscape & Design of Sterling & Chadwick, as part of the Illinois Opportunity Returns Program. This award, matched by the company, will be used for a marketing project that includes the development of a marketing video and a detailed presentation procedure that describes the company’s design/build process. This project will help the company increase and expand their customer base. The award presentation will be held on October 6th at the company’s Sterling office located at 2612 West LeFevre Road, Sterling. The telephone number at this office is (815) 626-4218.

(Pictured) Mary Ann & Alan Skoog (front) at presentation of award. Also pictured, Heather Sotelo, Theresa Wittenauer, Betty Steinert, and Laurie Gungel (left to right).

Youth fishing derby at state park

MORRISON - Whiteside County Sheriff's Department will present its 36th annual youth fishing derby from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 6 at Morrison Rockwood State Park, 18750 Lake Road, Morrison.

Wilhelmi tapped for sheriff in Whiteside
Jail administrator has been with the department 20 years