From the monthly archives:

April 2008

Web Wednesday

http://www.AmericasWorstCook.com

http://www.kuconcerts.com/enter

http://www.sexiesthotels.com

http://www.intelligentpeople.com

http://www.apartments.com

http://www.cbcampus.com

http://www.whatsyourfq.com

WGFA NEWS APRIL 30, 2008

April 30, 2008

NEWS NOTES ON WGFA FOR Wednesday, April 30, 2008 >
ISU shooting investigated…. Former teacher sentenced, 12 more years….Bradley says good-bye to Wilder, Sims….. Treasure Hunters Roadshow continues…..
A sunny day closes out April in Illiana, high near 66. Southeast winds at 10-15. Thursday 30% chance of showers.
–Area news on WGFA news [...]

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WGFA NEWS APRIL 29, 2008

April 29, 2008

NEWS NOTES ON WGFA FOR Tuesday, April 29, 2008 >
Treasure Hunters Roadshow makes local stops…. Internet safety, “Are You Smarter Than Your Internet Blogger ?”….. FEMA says No again to more Illinois flood damage…..
A Freeze Warning was lifted this morning after a 31-degree reading overnight. Today—Sunny, high near 52.
–Check out [...]

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Kristin’s Pick for 4/29/08

April 29, 2008

Every Tuesday Kristin will highlight a book for recommended reading. You can submit comments about the book and your favorite reads. Your submission might be next week’s featured book!
Kristin’s Recommended book for April 29, 2008:

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Cancellations for 4/28/08

April 28, 2008

CPCI vs. Momence Varsity and JV cancelled due to weather today. Varsity is rescheduled for Wednesday at 4pm at Cissna Park.
Today’s track meet at Milford Grade School has been cancelled.
Milford High School girls softball at Georgetown has been cancelled for today but is rescheduled for May 8 at 4p at Georgetown.
Today’s (4/28) Watseka varsity baseball [...]

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WGFA NEWS APRIL 28, 2008

April 28, 2008

TOP NEWS STORIES ON WGFA FOR Monday, April 28, 2008 >
Blast of Cold Air hits midwest, freeze warning tonight….. Weekend crashes claim lives in Illinois and Indiana….. Amtrak hits car at Braidwood….. Roadside Safety Check results……
A freeze warning from the NWS. The warning is from midnight to 7 am Tuesday. [...]

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Teacher of the Week 4/28/08

April 28, 2008

Mrs. Hays, Teacher’s Aide at Bryce Ash Grove
Nominated by: Chris Jaworski
This teacher of the week is always there to help her students. She has a way of making her students laugh and smile daily. She also goes out of her way to make school work and homework as easy for her students as possible. Chris [...]

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WGFA NEWS APRIL 25, 2008

April 25, 2008

WGFA NEWS FOR Friday, April 25, 2008 >
Abduction scare in Rossville….Death of an ex-Iroquois County woman brings felony charges….Watseka Enforcement Team / KAMEG make drug arrests….. Black is back, rep is un-retired…..
Scattered showers and T-storms in today’s forecast, high near 81. Breezy SW winds at 10-15, may be some gusts [...]

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WGFA NEWS APRIL 24, 2008

April 24, 2008

WGFA NEWS NOTES FOR Thursday, April 24, 2008 >
MORE PLEASANT WEATHER…. KANKAKEE COUNTY BOARD MEMBER DIES…. WATSEKA LOSING BUSINESS FROM FLOOD…… TRAIN DERAILS NEAR PONTIAC….. DOMESTIC SCUFFLE LEADS TO DEPUTY’S SUSPENSION….. CUBS WIN 10,000th in FRANCHISE HISTORY…..
More sunshine today, high near 79. Wednesday’s high reached an even 80 at WGFA. [...]

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DON’T MISS OUT: THERE’S STILL ENOUGH TIME TO APPLY FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE

April 24, 2008

Illinois residents and business owners living in Iroquois and Livingston counties have only two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance.
May 6 is the last day that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will accept telephone or on-line applications for Individual Assistance.
Homeowners, renters and businesses also must submit loan applications for physical damage by [...]

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WGFA NEWS APRIL 23, 2008

April 23, 2008

WGFA NEWS NOTES FOR Wednesday, April 23, 2008 >
U-S Judge says probation not in the cards for Watseka woman…. No charges against cop in boating accident that killed a former Watseka resident….. gasoline tanker spill in Bradley….. still time for FEMA help….
Early morning fog, but otherwise a sunny Wednesday. [...]

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Web Wednesday – Great Finds of the week

April 23, 2008

http://www.designmyroom.com
http://www.nesting.com
http://www.babycenter.com
http://www.priceprotectr.com
http://www.momyourock.com

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WGFA NEWS APRIL 22, 2008

April 23, 2008

WGFA NEWS HEADLINES FOR Tuesday, April 22, 2008 >
Judge’s wife sentenced for bank theft…. new mayor in Momence…. junior-college student elected to serve on Board of Trustees…. Earth Day finds events at KCC…..
Sunshine today, likely high near 75.
–more area news on WGFA news links.–
 

A Watseka woman was sentenced in U-S District Court [...]

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Don’t Miss Out: There’s Still Enough Time to Apply for Disaster Assistance

April 22, 2008

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois residents and business owners living in Iroquois and Livingston counties have only two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance.
May 6 is the last day that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will accept telephone or on-line applications for Individual Assistance.
Homeowners, renters and businesses also must submit loan applications for [...]

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Kristin’s Pick for April 22

April 21, 2008

Every Tuesday Kristin will highlight a book for recommended reading. You can submit comments about the book and your favorite reads. Your submission might be next week’s featured book!
Kristin’s Recommended book for April 22, 2008:
 

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Teacher of the Week 4/21/08

April 21, 2008

Mrs. Henrichs, Biology Teacher at Milford High School
Nominated by: Heather Kennedy
Webster’s Dictionary simply states that a teacher is one who teaches or one whose occupation is to teach. This teacher of the week surpasses this definition. This teacher always has a smile on her face and knows how to brighten the day of her students. [...]

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WGFA NEWS April 21, 2008

April 21, 2008

ILLIANA NEWS NOTES ON WGFA for Monday, April 21, 2008 >
Another aftershock…. busy weekend for area police….. prom season nears, teens educated….. Cubs in 1st Place…..
Lots of sunshine, mixed with some rain and temperatures in the 70s forecast this week. Today—patchy fog early, then mostly sunny, high near 76.
– Area news [...]

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FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE TOPS $7.8 MILLION IN SIX WEEKS

April 18, 2008

With more than $7.8 million already approved in six weeks, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials still have some concerns. The window of opportunity is slowly but surely closing for Iroquois and Livingston county residents who had damage from the severe storms and flooding Jan. 7 through March 14.
Help is still just a toll-free call [...]

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Earthquake of 5.4 in Illinois

April 18, 2008

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/index.php?region=Illinois
The Chicago Police and Fire Departments say there are no reports of damages or injuries following an earthquake which was felt all across the Illinois and Indiana areas this morning. The United States Geological Survey is reporting a five-point-four magnitude earthquake happened about six miles southeast of West Salem, Illinois which is about 265-miles south [...]

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Teacher of the Week 4/14/08

April 16, 2008

Mr. Bright, Teacher at Donovan Junior/Senior High School
Nominated by: Ashley Yarneau (yarno) and Nicole Hansen
This teacher of the week always knows how to make his students laugh! He not only teaches social studies, but is also a cool PE teacher. Ashley Yarneau & Nicole Hansen write in their nomination letter “this teacher is smart, nice, [...]

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