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When she passed away Feb. 19, Jo Ann Howard left behind a legacy of kindness and generosity of spirit that made an indelible mark on many in the Watseka community.
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SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – This year’s Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale average exceeded all previous sales, averaging $4,440 on the 49 lots offered Feb. 23 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
URBANA, Illinois – The team coordinating the Dashboard for Agricultural Water Use and Nutrient Management (DAWN) Project is seeking farmers and agricultural advisors to provide feedback on newly-launched decision support tools. During Phase 1, the DAWN team wants to work closely with corn an…
The farm sector shouldn’t see quite as many transportation-related challenges this year compared to 2022, according to industry experts at the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois’ (GFAI) 130th annual convention in Peoria.
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- Feels Like: 30°
- Heat Index: 39°
- Wind: 16 mph
- Wind Chill: 30°
- UV Index: 5 Moderate
- Sunrise: 06:54:45 AM
- Sunset: 07:02:53 PM
- Dew Point: 17°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A mix of clouds and sun with gusty winds. High 49F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.
Tonight
A few passing clouds. Low 32F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow
Considerable cloudiness. Occasional rain showers in the afternoon. High 52F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
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The Vermilion Valley Conference has named the 2022-23 All-Conference boys basketball team.
The Vermilion Valley Conference has named its 2022-23 All-Conference girls basketball team.
TUSCOLA — Mark down another postseason blowout for the Tuscola boys’ basketball team.
The Watseka girls basketball team won the Grant Park IHSA 1A Girls Basketball Regional Championship Feb. 16.
The Cissna Park girls basketball team won the Regional at Milford Feb. 17, defeating Ridgeview 47-36.
St. Paul's Lutheran School of Woodworth announces the third quarter honor roll.Â
Here is the Watseka Public Library Two Week Look Ahead:
Graduating seniors planning to continue their education in the field of agriculture should apply for one of the scholarships to be awarded by the Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau Foundation. Applications are available at the Farm Bureau office in Gilman and through high school counselors and FFA Ad…
Glenn Raymond School February Students of the Month have been named. Shown with Principal Kevin Mikuce, they include:Â 1st Grade: Cole Waters, Gabriel Guimond, Rilynn Sterrenberg; 2nd Grade: Ryder Rudisill, Travell Loucks, Oliver Martin; 3rd Grade: Ava Baier, Harlow Spainhour, Wyatt Osborne;…
The Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust was created by the late Arthur Griffin for the purpose of funding charitable activities in the townships of Martinton, Iroquois, Middleport, Concord, Crescent, Belmont and Sheldon in Iroquois County. The Trust distributes funds to various charitable organi…