Tuesday's rain was most welcome to farmers hoping for much-needed moisture to boost the crops. The USDA reports the corn and soybeans appear to be thriving. Leading into this last weekend, central and eastern parts of...
The 105th playing of the Newton County, Indiana Punkin' Vine Fair officially opens Tuesday, July 9. Harness Racing and 4-H activities were held Saturday. The Queen Pageant is this (Monday) evening at the fairgrounds north...
A larger-than-life kind of guy, loved and respected by all who knew him. Norman Grimsley, long-time Mayor of Aroma Park, died suddenly on July 4th. He was 82.
Norm was elected Mayor of Aroma Park in...
County Fair weather and more July 4th sunshine is in store for WGFA listeners as we move into the weekend. Mostly dry weather is on tap across Central Illinois. Morning showers and some storms were in the...
Military veterans are extended a welcome to participate in the July 4th Independence Day Parade in Watseka. This Thursday's 10 am parade finds American Legion Post #23's Color Guard marching, while urging veterans to help...
Kankakee is creating a city manager position within city goverment operations. The City Comptroller, Elizabeth Kubal, is the choice to serve the position. An ordinance was read Monday creating the new position. Formal...
The Ford County Board of Health hopes to soon hire a new administrator after a search to fill the vacancy created by the April 9 resignation of Donny Gill. Four finalists were interviewed from a field of 18 applicants, according...
-- Department's Board of Directors faced with decision to change leadership --
The Iroquois County Public Health Department is celebrating its 10 year anniversary on Monday, July 1st...
Several area July 4th activities are again on the calendar. Community celebrations include parades, food festivals, flea markets, musical entertainment, and firewroks.
And as some celebrations are already started...
