From the monthly archives:

October 2008

Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce Hires New Executive Director

Rhonda Pence, President of the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Angela Foster has been named the new Executive Director of the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce.

Angela’s outgoing personality, fresh ideas and motivation will be great assets to Watseka and the surrounding areas. Angela is excited about her new position and will begin her employment on Monday, November 10th. Angela is anxious to start visiting and introducing herself to our members.

Angela resides in Hoopeston with her husband, Thomas, and their five children.

Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce
110 South Third Street
Watseka, Illinois 60970
Phone: (815) 432-2416
Fax: (815) 432-2762
Email: wacc@att.net
www.watsekachamber.org

Illina Paranormal Society Contact Info

October 31, 2008

Investigations Free of Charge
815-937-1968
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=416260837

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Virtual Pumpkin Carving

October 31, 2008
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WGFA NEWS — OCTOBER 31, 2008

October 30, 2008

WGFA NEWS NOTES on Friday, October 31, 2008 >
Gas prices lowest in 2 years…. Trick ‘R Treaters tonight, Halloween safety urged….. GOP Women hear from Judges in Iroquois County….. Early Voting ends in Illinois…..
ILLIANA WEATHER– October closes out on a positive note, Sunny today, high near 68. Sunshine Saturday, high near 61. [...]

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WGFA NEWS – OCTOBER 30, 2008

October 30, 2008

NEWS NOTES OF INTEREST ON WGFA for Thursday, October 31, 2008 >
Early Voting ends today, absentee hours Saturday…. Iroquois GOP Women welcome Judges…. Safe Neighborhoods Task Force nets 2….. Pontiac Help…..
Weather—Sunny today, pleasant high near 63. SW wind 5-15 mph.
–Ag Breakfast coming up November 5th at Onarga –
 

Illinois’ Early Voting ends at the close [...]

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Web Wednesday with Jenny Dombrowski

October 29, 2008

Who I Am Makes a Difference – http://www.blueribbons.org
Encryption for Important Docs – http://www.keepmymarbles.com
Solve Your Car Problems – http://www.realcartips.com

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WGFA NEWS – OCTOBER 29, 2008

October 29, 2008

WGFA’s TOP STORIES FOR Wednesday, October 29, 2008 >
K-4 Wind Farm gets positive vote in Iroquois County…. Ethanol Studies reject criticism….. Illinois picks new Maximum Security Prison, more Pontiac inmates to be transferred…..
A warm-up in Illiana Weather— Sunny today, high near 54. Sunny Thursday with a high near 61.
–Slip Into Style: WGFA’s [...]

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WGFA NEWS — OCTOBER 28, 2008

October 28, 2008

NEWS NOTES OF INTEREST ON WGFA for Tuesday, October 28, 2008 >
Clifton hosting meeting to discuss sewer project…. School deactivation explained to voters in Crescent City….. Election Judges School today in Watseka….. Pontiac Prison Rally planned….. Wind Farm meeting in Iroquois County….
A Sunny, but cold Tuesday in Illiana, high near 43 after last night’s [...]

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Spider Eats Bird

October 27, 2008

The pictures show the spider with its long black legs wrapped around the body of a dead bird suspended in its web.

The startling images were reportedly taken in Atheron, close to Queensland’s tropical north.
Despite their unlikely subject matter, the pictures appear to be real.
Joel Shakespeare, head spider keeper at the Australian Reptile Park, said the [...]

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Illiana Football Playoff Action Week of 10/27/2008

October 27, 2008

WGFA Coverage this Friday night will include live coverage of South Newton at Lake Station with a 6:40 pregame and 7:00 kickoff.
On Saturday Momence plays at home at 1pm. We’ll have coverage of that game until the 2:30 Illini start with updates through the afternoon. Watseka plays at Clifton at 7pm. We’ll [...]

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WGFA NEWS — October 27, 2008

October 27, 2008

TOP NEWS STORIES ON WGFA for Monday, October 27, 2008 >
CHURCH BUS CRASHES in Iroquois County…. STATE FIRE MARSHALL INVESTIGATES HOUSE FIRE in rural Beaverville….. PONTIAC PRISON’s CLOSURE DATE DEC 31st….. KENTLAND, IN MAN ARRESTED FOR BANK ROBBERY ….. GAS PRICES DROPPING…….
Weather—a chilly Monday starts the week. In fact, FLURRIES are in the [...]

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Weekend Football Updates

October 27, 2008

Morning everyone, time to recap area high school football from a Friday night that saw plenty of wind, rain and lightning delays, but most games were played, starting with the South Newton Rebels opened their Indiana Sectional 33 Class A playoffs at home against West Central, and the Rebels win a close one 19-16. [...]

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WGFA NEWS – OCTOBER 25, 2008

October 24, 2008

TOP NEWS NOTES ON WGFA for Friday, Oct 24, 2008 >
Candidates share ideas on campaign issues….. Moranz, Power earn Pledge for Life awards…. Watseka Police arrest 3 on fraud charges….. River Valley Metro Wins Communications Award…..
Light rain likely Saturday, high near 54. Sunny Sunday, high near 56.
–Designer Homes & Development: WGFA [...]

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WGFA NEWS – OCTOBER 23, 2008

October 23, 2008

LEAD NEWS STORIES on WGFA for Thursday, October 23, 2008 >
More prisoners to be transferred from Pontiac…. Kankakee jail expansion could bring more federal dollars….. Election officials see increase in registration…. Iroquois County candidates answer questions at forum tonight…..
Illiana Weather–Mostly sunny today after a chilly night, high near 64.
– News, Weather, Sports on the links [...]

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WGFA NEWS — OCTOBER 22, 2008

October 22, 2008

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008 News on WGFA >
Election races: Iroquois County Board contests in 3 Districts; District 1 contest features 2 Hoopeston residents for Vermilion County Board; State Rep Black challenged by DeYoung….. Grace period ends….. Heavy hitters hit the trail in 11th Congressional District…..
Patchy frost early today, then sunshine, high near 56.
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Web Wednesday with Jenny Dombrowski

October 22, 2008

Tools To Use Less Energy – http://www.willyoujoinus.com
Social Networking for Moms – http://www.cafemom.com
Self Explanatory – http://www.extremepumpkins.com

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Jenny Dombrowski and Charlie Engle from Running America 2008

October 22, 2008

Jenny had the opportunity to chat with Charlie Engle from http://www.runningamerica08.com and was very inspired and star-struck!

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WGFA NEWS – OCTOBER 21, 2008

October 21, 2008

ILLIANA’s TOP NEWS STORIES ON WGFA for Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 >
Chicago woman killed in I-57 accident in Iroquois County…..Hoopeston child dies from injuries in accident…. Fire kills Benton County, IN woman….. Henrichs hosting election judge school….. Governor’s Hometown Awards includes Forrest…..
A cool, sunny Tuesday in store, high near 57.

A distracted driver caused a [...]

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Watseka Might Mights Playoff Broadcast Audio

October 20, 2008

For those of you looking for the audio for the Watseka Might Mights play by play of the superbowl game, click on over and download it for your archives.
http://www.wgfaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sports/

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WGFA NEWS – OCTOBER 20, 2008

October 20, 2008

TOP WGFA NEWS STORIES for Monday, October 20, 2008 >
Female Sheriff’s deputy killed in Indiana accident…. drag strip mishap kills racer in Indiana…. Iroquois County Democrats rally….. Grace period to register to vote ends Tuesday….. More school sales tax meeting scheduled…..
Party sunny early today then becoming cloudy, 30% chance of afternoon rain, high near [...]

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