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May 2008

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WGFA NEWS MAY 29, 2008

May 29, 2008

NEWS NOTES ON WGFA for Thursday, May 29, 2008 >
Kankakee boy hit by car…. plea deal in Pontiac sex assault case…. Local police blotter…..Bukowski hired by Kankakee school board…..
Illiana weather—it’s warming up. High today near 74, mostly sunny. Light wind from the east at 5 mph. High near 82 [...]

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Featured Farmer of the Week 5/27/08

May 28, 2008

Colleen Callahan announced this week’s Featured Farmer of the Week at Jay and Jon Goldenstein of Gilman and Danforth.
~ Continually work to improve their farming operation.
~ Show dedication and support to their churches and communities.
~ Most importantly, they demonstrate the importance of family values.
~ Jim and Carol Dexter write in their nomination letter “We thank [...]

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WGFA NEWS MAY 28, 2008

May 28, 2008

NEWS NOTES ON WGFA for Wednesday, May 28, 2008 >
George Ryan’s appeal denied….Indiana homicide investigated…..More answers needed about Kankakee body found in a field….. Five now charged in Danville murder…..
Another chilly Illiana morning—Mostly sunny today, high near 67. Overnight low was at 44. Warm-up continues this week.
–area news found on [...]

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WGFA NEWS MAY 27, 2008

May 27, 2008

ILLIANA NEWS NOTES ON WGFA for Tuesday, May 27, 2008 >
Investigation continues of body found in Kankakee County…. Memorial Day services….. Heroes welcome for returning guardsmen….. ATV accident in White County, IN…..
A shortened work week following Memorial Day—unseasonably cool today, high near 63. An isolated T-storm is possible. Northeast winds at [...]

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WGFA NEWS MAY 23, 2008

May 23, 2008

WGFA NEWS for Friday, May 23, 2008 >
Memorial Day services announced….Race fans gather at Indy….. Red Cross fundraiser, citizens help needed….. I-DOT, state police urge safety this weekend…… IHSA honors St. Anne’s Beaupre…..
Scattered showers yet this morning, then mostly cloudy, high near 65. Weekend outlook calls for a sunny Saturday, [...]

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Memorial Day Travel Resources

May 23, 2008

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http://www.wwiimemorial.com
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One Nation… One Moment

May 22, 2008

The White House Commission on Remembrance is an independent government agency whose missions include:
Promoting the spirit of unity and remembrance through observance of The National Moment of Remembrance at 3 PM local time on Memorial Day;
Ensuring the nation remembers the sacrifices of America’s fallen from the Revolutionary War to the present;
Recognizing those who served and [...]

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WGFA NEWS May 22, 2008

May 22, 2008

SOME TOP NEWS STORIES ON WGFA for Thursday, May 22, 2008 >
GAS PRICES top the $4 mark…..Farm Bill reaction, House overrides President, Senate expected to follow suit….. Dotty Lagesse, Athena winner….. Principal Miller headed to Grant Park….. IV Cellular scholarship winners…..
Illiana Weather— Mostly sunny, high near 71.
–AREA NEWS available online at wgfaradio.com –

The [...]

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WGFA NEWS MAY 21, 2008

May 21, 2008

ILLIANA NEWS NOTES ON WGFA for Wednesday, May 21, 2008 >
Health Walk at IMH… Community Day today at Indy…. Gas Leak…..Livingston Wind Farm hearings….. Alternative schooling…..
Mostly sunny today, high near 66. Northwest winds at 5-15 mph.
–More area news on news links at wgfaradio.com –

A handful of Iroquois County school districts are showing [...]

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Web Wednesday with Jenny Dombrowski

May 21, 2008

http://www.pogo.com
http://www.vetfriends.com/memorialparades
http://www.NBC.com/saturday_night_live/politics
Gong Show Casting – gongshowcasting@aol.com

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WGFA NEWS MAY 20, 2008

May 20, 2008

TOP NEWS STORIES ON WGFA for Tuesday, May 20, 2008 >
Bank robber has past, jailed in Kankakee County….. Bloomington bank robbed….. Seven injured in Indiana accident….. NICOR helps Watseka on Volunteer Day…..Weather continues to delay farmers…..
Some light rain overnight in Illiana. The NWS says look for overcast conditions, maybe some light rain [...]

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Teacher of the Week – 5/19/08

May 19, 2008

Mrs. Langellier, 4th Grade Teacher at Woodland Grade School
Nominated by: Justin Giese
This teacher of the week is one-of-a-kind. She makes her teachings come to life by explaining it and giving as much details as she possibly can. She also takes the time to make sure that all her students understand it before the big test. [...]

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WGFA Summer Mystery

May 19, 2008

Listen Daily to Win a Pair of WGFA Summer Mystery T-Shirts on the Breakfast Club
DOWNLOAD THE GAME CARD HERE

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WGFA NEWS MAY 19, 2008

May 19, 2008

Illiana News on WGFA for Monday, May 19, 2008 >
WEEKEND TRAFFIC CRASHES CLAIM LIVES IN ILLINOIS and INDIANA….. WEAPONS ARREST ON I-57 in IROQUOIS COUNTY….. DUI ARREST AFTER ROLLOVER in IROQUOIS COUNTY….. SIX TEENS DIE IN TWO SEPARATE MISHAPS IN INDIANA……
Partly Sunny today, high near 62. A 40% chance of [...]

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WGFA NEWS FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008

May 16, 2008

WGFA NEWS NOTES ON Friday, May 16, 2008 >
Gas Prices continue upward climb, tops $4 a gallon….. Kankakee County sex offender round-up….. K3 indictments….. Danville bio-diesel plant…..athletes head to State Track Meet…..
Illiana Weather—warmer temps today, high near 73 under a sunny sky. Sunshine Saturday and Sunday too, expected highs near 71 [...]

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WGFA NEWS MAY 15, 2008

May 15, 2008

NEWS NOTES ON WGFA for Thursday, May 15, 2008 >
Cissna Park 4th grader wins bike safety contest….. Bicycles, scooters gaining popularity with rising gas prices….. Police nab 2 Kentucky residents on warrants….. Dwight teen who threatened school may be back in school……
Weather—some early-morning fog, then a 30% chance of afternoon showers. [...]

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Web Wednesday with Jenny Dombrowski

May 14, 2008

http://www.digg.com
http://www.findtoto.com
http://www.zamzar.com
http://www.livenewscameras.com

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WGFA NEWS MAY 15, 2008

May 14, 2008

WGFA NEWS NOTES FOR Wednesday, May 14, 2008 >
Iroquois County Board struggles with money woes…. Iroquois elected officials’ salaries approved….. Kankakee County Board approves new member….
A few scattered rainshowers remain in the forecast. There could be a T-storm. High near 67 today.
–Area news available on WGFA news links.–
 

The Iroquois [...]

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WGFA NEWS MAY 13, 2008

May 13, 2008

TOP NEWS STORIES ON WGFA for Tuesday, May 13, 2008 >
Iroquois, Kankakee, Vermilion County Board meets…. Sheldon Grade School loses roof….. Unit Nine postpones B-fast meeting….. Nicor pushes Volunteer Day activities….. Open House for Community Action Month…..
Illiana Weather—mostly sunny today, high near 74. Breezy southeast winds at 10-20. Gusts could reach [...]

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