From the monthly archives:

September 2007

WGFA NEWS Friday, September 28, 2007

ILLIANA NEWS NOTES ON WGFA FOR Friday, September 28, 2007 >

TRAFFIC FATALITY IN KANKAKEE COUNTY….. FELONY DUI ARREST IN WATSEKA…… TEEN DRINKING DEATH HEARING…… NEW GARBAGE PICK-UP SERVICE FOR SHELDON…… ETHANOL HEARING NEXT WEEK……

SUNNY AND COOL TODAY, HIGH NEAR 73. LIGHT WINDS FROM THE NW AT 5 MPH. WEATHER STATS AT WGFARADIO.COM.

* WGFA broadcast from the St. Anne Pumpkin Festival *

 

  • The 19th annual St. Anne Pumpkin Festival this weekend features a live broadcast on 94.1 FM, WGFA. The broadcast runs from 9-11 am. The Silhouettes perform Friday from 8-11 pm. Saturday’s parade steps off 2:30 pm Several events continue Sunday.
  • Global Renewable Energy, Inc. brings its ethanol plant proposal for Iroquois County back before the Regional Planning Commission again next week. The October 2nd meeting is at 7:30 pm at the Administrative Center in Watseka. The company has shown interest in building a facility on a 44-acre site at County Road 1800 and Route 24, west of Watseka.
  • Sheldon residents look toward the new month and a new disposal service. Beginning October 1st, a new contract kicks in between the village and Kaufmann Disposal Service. The first pick-up day is Friday, October 5th.
  • A rural Kankakee County man died overnight in a traffic crash. 22-year-old Andrew Dove lost control of his car, which traveled into a field and rolled. He was pronounced dead after firemen cut Dove from the wreckage. A passenger, 22-year-old Austin Marion of Manteno, was able to free himself and call police.
  • 54-year-old Geronimo Lopez of Watseka faces several charges after a traffic stop by Watseka police. Lopez is facing charges including Aggravated DUI, Felony Driving while Revoked, Failure to Yield, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol and Driving in the Wrong Lane.
  • 20-year-old Nathan Richmond of Watseka was also arrested by Watseka officers for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Obstructing Justice. Richmond allegedly gave police a false name.
  • In Livingston County—a Chenoa woman faces a hearing for allegedly providing alcohol for am underage party. Anne Haugen’s preliminary hearing is set for October 11th. Police said Haugen provided the alcohol for an underage party that led to the death of 16-year-old Travis Steidinger of Fairbury. The teen was at a party in Fairbury.
  • High School Football on WGFA — Homecoming at Watseka this evening. The Warriors host Tri-Point. WGFA also plans reports from the Iroquois West at Momence game.
  • –More news on WGFA NEWS LINKS.–

 

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September 28, 2007

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WGFA NEWS Thursday, September 27, 2007

September 27, 2007

WGFA NEWS NOTES ON 94.1 FM FOR Thursday, September 27, 2007 >
9-1-1- SERVICE DISRUPTED….. BUILDING COLLAPSE IN MILFORD….. BRIANNA DRIVE SITE CHOSEN IN WATSEKA FOR NEW CITY HALL…….PREP IROQUOIS COUNTY GOLF TOURNAMENT RESULTS…….
EXTREMELY FOGGY — FOGGY THIS MORNING. THE NWS HAS ISSUED AN ADVISORY FOR EAST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS. VISIBILITY DOWN TO LESS [...]

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WGFA NEWS Thursday, September 27, 2007

September 27, 2007

WGFA NEWS NOTES ON 94.1 FM FOR Thursday, September 27, 2007 >
9-1-1- SERVICE DISRUPTED….. BUILDING COLLAPSE IN MILFORD….. BRIANNA DRIVE SITE CHOSEN IN WATSEKA FOR NEW CITY HALL…….PREP IROQUOIS COUNTY GOLF TOURNAMENT RESULTS…….
EXTREMELYTHE-DAY. — FOGGY THIS MORNING. THE NWS HAS ISSUED AN ADVISORY FOR EAST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS. VISIBILITY DOWN TO LESS THAN [...]

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WGFA NEWS Wednesday, September 26, 2007

September 26, 2007

WGFA NEWS NOTES ON 94.1 FM FOR Wednesday, Sept 26, 2007 >
Elevator accident claims a life….. Railroad worker seriously injured in Iroquois County….. Sex charge against Sheldon man…… Teen acquitted of weapons charges…… Ameren responds to storm recovery…… Some of Illiana’s top news notes on WGFA for Wednesday, September 26, 2007.
Cooler conditions [...]

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WGFA NEWS Tuesday, September 25, 2007

September 25, 2007

WGFA’s ILLIANA NEWS NOTES FOR Tuesday, September 25, 2007 >
WATSEKA SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES NEW BUDGET; MEMBERS PLAN TO PURSUE GOALS…… SURVEY MAY ASK C-I HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTERS ABOUT THE DISTRICT’s FUTURE……. BENTON COUNTY, IN TEACHERS OFFER NEW CONTRACT PROPOSAL…….IROQUOIS Crime Stoppers SEEK HELP…….
SHOWERS AND T-STORMS MAY PRODUCE DAMAGING WINDS AND HAIL [...]

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WGFA NEWS Monday, September 24, 2007

September 24, 2007

WEEKEND REVIEW. BUSY FOR AREA POLICE…… LIVINGSTON COUNTY MAN DIES IN ACCIDENT……. DEADLY BAR FIGHT IN LaSALLE…… PIPER CITY MAN FACES CHARGE OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE…… GRANT GIVES POLICE NEW EQUIPMENT……. These are some of the Illiana News Notes on WGFA for Monday, September 24, 2007 >
Autumn has arrived, [...]

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Dralles Game of the Week for 09/29/07

September 24, 2007

WGFA Coverage of Dralle’s Game of the Week this Friday will take our sports team. Tri Point is at Watseka and we’ll have updates from the Iroquois West Raiders game at Momence… Join WGFA Sports for the action this Friday night with on Illiana’s Choice for the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and Today dedicated to local [...]

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WGFA NEWS Friday, September 21, 2007

September 21, 2007

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2007 NEWS NOTES ON WGFA >
 
Governor Blagojevich loses his fight with the Illinois House….. No announcement yet from Congressman Weller…… woman killed in crash identified by coroner……. father and son arrested in school disturbance at WCHS……. Basset Waddle at Dwight……. Health officials report bird found positive for West Nile virus…… [...]

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Basset Waddle in Dwight

September 21, 2007

The Waddle & The Bash are held the third full weekend in September in Dwight, Illinois. These are two days of fun, friends and fundraising to help our favorite four-legged friends. The two day event help GABR raise money to help Basset Hounds that come into rescue. It costs, on an average, $175 in excess [...]

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WGFA NEWS Thursday, September 20, 2007

September 20, 2007

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS IN ILLINOIS….. ACCIDENT IN KANKAKEE COUNTY KILLS ONE, INJURES THREE…… WATSEKA POLICE ISSUES SCAM NOTICE……. AG NOTE ON STATUS OF LOANS AT A-WAY ……. Some of today’s Illiana News Notes on WGFA for Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007 >
SUNNY SKIES AGAIN TODAY WITH A HIGH NEAR 86. LIGHT NORTHEAST WINDS [...]

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WGFA NEWS Wednesday, September 19, 2007

September 19, 2007

WGFA NEWS NOTES FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 >
WATSEKA CITY LEADERS HEAD BACK TO BRIANNA DRIVE FOR A NEW CITY HALL / POLICE STATION ….. FIRE KILLS DANVILLE MAN ……. A-WAY ISSUES NOTICE, WILL NOT HONOR FORWARD-PRICED CONTRACTS……
ILLIANA WEATHER— SCATTERED SHOWERS AND T-STORMS WITH A HIGH NEAR 87 TODAY. WINDS [...]

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WGFA NEWS Tuesday, Sept 18, 2007

September 18, 2007

ILLIANA AREA NEWS NOTES ON WGFA FOR TUESDAY, SEPT 18, 2007 >
City Hall discussions likely as Watseka’s Building & Grounds Committee meets…… Gibson City Hospital gets help with grant…… Mixed results for crime stats…… IHSA considers drug testing……. Illinois’ corn harvest triple last year’s pace…….
Illiana Weather—more sunshine today. High near 91 [...]

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31 Signs You’re Addicted to Coffee

September 17, 2007

You grind your coffee beans in your mouth.
You sleep with your eyes open.
You have to watch videos in fast-forward.
The only time you’re standing still is during an earthquake.
You can take a picture of yourself from ten feet away without using the timer.
You’ve worn out your third pair of tennis shoes this week.
Your eyes stay open [...]

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WGFA NEWS Monday, Sept 17, 2007

September 17, 2007

THE FALL HARVEST IS UNDERWAY, FARM SAFETY WEEK RECOGNIZES THE 3rd MOST DANGEROUS OCCUPATION IN THE U-S ……. FARM CREDIT SERVICES OFFERS MEALS-IN-THE-FIELD …… WEEKEND ACCIDENTS IN IROQUOIS COUNTY …… NATIONAL GUARD COMPANY RETURNS HOME FROM IRAQ …… Some of the news stories on WGFA for this Monday, Sept 17, 2007 [...]

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WGFA NEWS Friday, Sept 14, 2007

September 14, 2007

AREA FARMERS HEAR ABOUT THE LIQUIDATION PROCESS AT A-WAY GRAIN IN CRESCENT CITY ….. RECORD RAINFALL IN ILLINOIS DURING AUGUST…… LOCK-DOWN AT DWIGHT HIGH SCHOOL ….. IROQUOIS COUNTY SOLDIER INJURED IN IRAQ ……. Some of the top news stories on WGFA for Friday, Sept. 14TH >
A CLOUDY FRIDAY, BUT [...]

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WGFA NEWS Thursday, Sept 13, 2007

September 13, 2007

ILLIANA NEWS STORIES ON WGFA FOR Thursday, Sept 13, 2007 >
Farmers Creditors Meeting at Crescent City tonight ….. Budget hearings bring community together to support override of Governor’s Vetoes; KCC hosts meeting……. Watseka Wal-Mart project moves along…… Petition stops demolition……. IN fires critically injures girl……
SUNNY SKIES IN ILLIANA TODAY, [...]

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Regional Open Forum on Impact of Governors IL Budget Vetos

September 13, 2007

Susan Wynn joins WGFA following the forum last night at KCC in Kankakee.  Susan is the Executive Director of the Kankakee Cty Center Against Sexual Assault and the Iroquois Cty Sexual Assault Services.

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WGFA NEWS Wednesday, Sept 12, 2007

September 12, 2007

TOP ILLIANA NEWS STORIES ON WGFA FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPT 12, 2007 >
A-WAY GRAIN FACILITIES TO RE-OPEN UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP, TWO ELEVATORS SOLD…… FALL HARVEST UNDERWAY…… EMPLTY AMMUNITION CLIP FORCES LOCK-DOWN AT CENTRAL ILLINOIS SCHOOL…… WILKINS GUILTY OF ARSON……. PEOTONE BARN FIRE KILLS 11 HORSES…….
*** BOULDER DESIGNS OF WATSEKA— WGFA’s FEATURED BUSINESS [...]

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Heritage FS September Rain Gauge Report for September 2007

September 7, 2007

09/26/07
.26 Remington, IN (Best)
.55 Watseka (Booi)
.3 Gilman (Dexter)
.4 Sheldon (Disosway)
.4 Beaverville (Donovan Farmers)
.2 Gilman (McGeHee)
.25 Cissna Park (Reetz)
.1 Crescent Cit (Rosalius)
.4 Buckley (Seggebruch)
.5 Earl Park, IN (Vanderwall)
.7 Grant Park (Whorrall)
.5 Wellington (Ziebart)
09/25/07
.02 WGFA (Watseka)
.01 Sheldon (Disosway)
09/11/07
.43 Watseka (WGFA)
.55 Watseka (Booi)
.40 Sheldon (Disosway)Â
.40 Clifton (Hansen)
.40 Gilman (McGee)
.40 Kankakee (Cooper)
.27 Cissna Park (Eisenman)
.40 Crescent City (Rosalius)
.40 [...]

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