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WGFA’S EDUCATOR OF THE WEEK

WGFA Needs Your Help! We Need Nominations!

Today, more than ever, we all know the power of education. There’s never been a time in history when education has had a bigger effect on the future of our children.

At WGFA we would like to celebrate the educators that spend their days teaching our children and preparing them for the days ahead. They are indeed heroes that often go unappreciated. So, if there is a teacher, administrator, secretary, bus driver or any school employee that has made or is making a difference in your life, please tell us about him or her.

Each week beginning in January, we’ll honor an Educator of the Week with a certificate from WGFA 94.1 FM and Talk 1360 AM and other great gifts for the recipient.

Just mail your nomination to WGFA at 1973 E 1950 North Road, Watseka, Illinois 60970, or fax it to 815-432-4957, or email it to 941fm@wgfaradio.com.

Cancellations/Rescheduling 2.8.10

Glen Raymond’s volleyball game against Tri-Point was originally scheduled for 6p in Kempton but it has been moved up – NOW Glen Raymond will play Tri-Point at 4:45p.

The Iroquois West High School JV/V boys’ basketball game with Manteno for tonight will be played at Onarga instead of Gilman start time 6p.

The JV/V boys’ basketball game w/ Ridgeview on Feb. 16 will also be played at Onarga starting at 6p/ This will also be senior night.

Winter Weather Advisory, East-central IL and NW Indiana

February 8, 2010

…Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 9 PM this evening to 10 am CST Wednesday…
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow…which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 10 am CST Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
* Timing…accumulating snow will develop this [...]

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WINTER STORM Watch, 8-10 INCHES OF SNOW

February 8, 2010

WGFA News for Monday, February 8, 2010 >
 
> …Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 9 PM this evening to 10 am CST Wednesday…
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow…which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 10 am CST Wednesday. The Winter Storm [...]

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 8 Part 2

February 7, 2010

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Approximately 1,300 producers, exhibitors and guests attended the 2010 Illinois Pork Expo last week in Peoria.  The Expo was sponsored by the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and included several changes to improve the show and make it more relevant to pork producers.  Colleen Callahan has the report.

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 8 Part 1

February 7, 2010

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The USDA’s announcement to regroup on the decision to institute a National Animal Identification System has met with mixed reviews.  One farm policy research group, the Wisconsin-based Cornucopia Institute applauds the decision.  The National Pork Producers Council agrees with the need for a system.  Colleen Callahan has more [...]

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Special Weather Statement…Iroquois, Ford County; Illiana

February 7, 2010

…Significant snowfall likely from late Monday through Tuesday…
A strong storm system will spread snow from west to east across the region on Monday. Light snow will become likely across north central Illinois Monday afternoon…and across northeast Illinois Monday evening. Snowfall intensity will increase Monday evening…with significant snow expected to fall through Monday night and Tuesday.
The [...]

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CLERK THWARTS ROBBERY ATTEMPT

February 6, 2010

Weekend News for WGFA RADIO > Feb 6-7, 2010
 
> Watseka Police report a quick-thinking clerk stopped an armed robbery attempt at Watseka’s Dollar General store. The clerk disarmed a knife-wielding teenager who was trying to rob the store Thursday. The 14-year-old male had allegedly threatended another customer a moment [...]

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Cancellations 2-6-10

February 6, 2010

South Newton 7th and 8th grade basketball tournament cancelled for 2-6-10
Saturday’s (2/6) freshmen boys basketball game Watseka vs. GCMS has been CANCELLED.
Milford girls freshman tournament basketball game at Hoopeston – Cancelled today
The Hoopeston Public Library free program on model railroading for kids that was scheduled for 10:30am today — POSTPONED til further notice
Donovan Athletic Boosters [...]

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Friday 2.5.10 Cancellations

February 5, 2010

Benton Community Corp School will be dismissing at 1p today.

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Winter Weather Advisory for Watseka, IL, Illiana

February 5, 2010

…Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 10 PM CST /11 PM EST/ this evening…
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow…which is in effect until 10 PM CST this evening.
* Timing…snow…possibly starting as freezing rain or
sleet…will develop early this morning. Precipitation will
transition to all snow by afternoon and continue [...]

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POLICE URGE SAFE DRIVING FOR SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

February 5, 2010

WGFA NEWS for Friday, February 5, 2010 >
WX > Snow with high near 33, accumulatuion of 1-2 inches. Snow showers Saturday, high near 28. Partly sunny Sunday, high near 27.
— A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Illiana….with a chance of freezing rain and sleet in the [...]

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GIBSON CITY PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY, ECO MFG. DETAILS

February 4, 2010

WGFA NEWS for Thursday, February 4, 2010 >
WX > Cloudy, high near 31. West to NW wind 5-10. Snow developing tonight and Friday, accumulations between 1-2 and maybe 2-4 inches in east-central Illinois and northwest Indiana.
 
> Several Illinois school districts, including Milford, GCMS, Ridgeview-Colfax, Lexington and more…are letting the [...]

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Special Weather Statement….

February 4, 2010

Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:21 AM EST on February 04, 2010
…Accumulating snow Friday morning through Friday night…
A storm system across The Rockies will approach the mid Mississippi River valley Friday. Snow will overspread northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana early Friday morning. Light snow is expected to continue into Friday evening before beginning to taper [...]

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 5 Part 2

February 3, 2010

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The EPA Regulations Confirm Ethanol’s Environmental Superiority Over Gasoline.  While the National Corn Growers Association says it agrees with THAT, it disagrees on the EPA’s thought process.  Colleen Callahan explains. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 5 Part 1

February 3, 2010

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The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the final rule for implementing the Renewable Fuels Standard.  What does the Renewable Fuels Industry say about it?  For or against?  Colleen Callahan has the answer

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INCUMBENTS LOSE COUNTY BOARD SEATS …

February 3, 2010

 
 
> Voters rejected County Board incumbents in Iroquois, Kankakee and Vermilion counties in Tuesday’s Illinois primary. Harriett Mowrey of Stockland lost a re-election bid in Iroquois District 3. She is serving as the Board’s current Vice-Chairman. District 4 incumbents Beryl Luecke and Dennnis Johnson also lost.
In Kankakee County, Board [...]

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IROQUOIS VOTERS REJECT PUBLIC SAFETY TAX, FOUR SHERIFF DEPUTIES GONE….

February 3, 2010

WGFA NEWS for Wednesday, February 3, 2010 >
WX > Cloudy, high near 31. West to NW wind at 5-10.
– PRIMARY ELECTION RETURNS “Decision 2010″ on WGFA –
> Derek Hagen of Watseka handily defeated Dan Sukel of Cissna Park Tuesday for the Republican nomination for Iroquois County Sheriff. [...]

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 3 Part 2

February 3, 2010

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Farmland cash rents are steady for this coming crop year.  Colleen Callahan has the details. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 3 Part 1

February 3, 2010

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It’s almost Super Bowl Sunday, but the entire season has been SUPER for Indiana students because of a partnership between the Indiana corn and soybean checkoffs and the Indianapolis Colts.  Colleen Callahan explains.

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PRIMARY ELECTION DAY in ILLINOIS

February 3, 2010

WGFA NEWS for Tuesday, February 2, 2010 >
WX > Mostly cloudy on this Primary Election Day in Illinois, high near 33.
 
> The voting polls are open from 6 am ’til 7 pm today. WGFA has election returns as they become available once the polls the close. Results airing on [...]

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