VOLUME 167 • NO. 31
Fulton, Illinois
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SAILING NORTH
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The American Duchess, part of the American Queen Voyages fleet, sails under the bridge in Fulton during its journey north on Wednesday, July 27. The boat, originally built as the Bettendorf Capri in 1995 and sold in 2016 before being refurbished as the Duchess, is journeying from St. Louis to Minneapolis. The paddleboat can be seen again on Thursday, Aug. 4, on its return journey. The riverboat is the smallest of the company’s fleet, measuring 341 feet long and 100 feet wide. It has a crew of 80 and accommodates 166 passengers.
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
Paint the Town
Toys For Tots Ends
Prize Winners
Morrison festival back after 3-year hiatus. / 3
Salvation Army comes to the rescue. / 10
Whiteside County 4-H Show winners are named. / 7
WHAT’S INSIDE
Published every Tuesday by Sauk Valley Media, a division of Shaw Media Illinois 20 pages • One section
REGIONAL NEWS
Glimpses of the Past......................... 8 Property Transfers............................. 9 Police Reports.................................... 9
Sports........................................ 12, 14 Church News.............................15-16 Classifieds ..............................17-20
DEATHS Sharon “Sheree” James-Reedy, Page 6