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...
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding Illinoisans to make sure they are following proper safety practices when using their grills this holiday weekend and throughout the rest of the summer. July is the...
It’s a problem in many communities. In Watseka, “dumpster divers’ have become headaches for business owners and city officials. Now – a city ordinance will require business owners to secure trash receptacles –...
Hometown Hero banners are now on display throughout downtown Watseka. And this afternoon, the community is invited to a “Hometown Hero Banner Celebration.”
The 5 pm event is at the newly-named Ted Horner...
The Vermilion County Fair and Expo gets underway today at the fairgrounds in Oakwood. Highlights for the first night include the Carnival opening at 5pm and the Little Miss, Jr. Miss, and Queen Pageant beginning at 6pm. Queen...
The Watseka Fire Department responded to a house fire at 401 E. Sheridan Street yesterday.
According to the fire report, a smoke detector alerted the occupants and they discovered a fire in the basement. They quickly got...
Kate Wilson was crowned the 2024 Ford County Fair Queen last night.
Wilson is the 18-year old daughter of Mike & Heather Wilson. She is a 2023 graduate of Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School currently majoring in...
A severe storm made its way through parts of Illiana early this morning. The storm came with strong winds over 70mph, quarter sized or larger hail, and a high amount of lightning strikes.
Trees and branches were reported down...
