Steve Fast from HCC talks with Todd Wineburner about an online attack on Heartland’s servers.… MORE
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Community Forum: More Going On At the Health Department Than COVID-19
Donnie Simmons, Director of Environmental Health for the Livingston County Health Department, talks with Todd Wineburner about important services that are still being provided in spite of COVID-19 restrictions.… MORE
County COVID-19 Numbers for Week of 10-4-20
By Todd Wineburner COVID-19 numbers continued to increase this week in Livingston County. The latest figures from the Livingston County Health Department show a total of 481 reported cases, as six more positive tests were reported on Thursday. Most of the individuals who’ve been diagnosed with the disease have now recovered, but 37 cases remain…… MORE
Community Forum: Parks and Rec Getting Set for Fall and Winter
Taylor Baxter, Director of Pontiac’s Parks and Recreation Department, talks about plans for a fall festival in Chautauqua Park and about the ice rink coming to downtown Pontiac. … MORE
Community Forum: Operation Snowflurry is a Go!
Christine McMillion from IHR in Pontiac joined us this morning to talk about Operation Snowflurry. It’s a program for 4th and 5th graders that teaches the importance of a drug-free lifestyle and self-esteem and it’s happening with a new format imposed by COVID-19 restrictions. Christine explains that the event will be a drive-up activity this…… MORE
COVID-19 Totals Increase By 7
By Todd Wineburner Yesterday, (10/6) the Livingston County Health Department was notified of 7 new postive COVID-19 tests. That brings the county’s grand total to 464. The latest cases include 5 county residents and two inmates at Pontiac Correctional Center. One new case is currently hospitalized while the others are recovering in isolation. Of the…… MORE
Community Forum: “Howdy” Needs A Forever Home and the Humane Society Needs Your Support
Lydia Ward from the Livingston County Humane Society talks with Todd Wineburner about the Pet of the Week–Howdy. She also talks about the cancellation of the shelter’s annual spaghetti supper and the need for support.… MORE
Community Forum: The United Way Falls Short Due to COVID-19
Deb Howard from the United Way of Livingston County explains how COVID-19 took a toll on her organization and increased the demand for services at the same time.… MORE
Online Systems Disruption Reported at HCC
By Todd Wineburner Yesterday, (10/5) Heartland Community College officials concluded that computer systems for the college had been compromised by an outside source. Systems are currently down so that maintenance can be performed with the goal of getting all systems functioning safely as quickly as possible. According to HCC Director of Public Information Steve Fast,…… MORE
Community Forum: Keeping It Together As 2020 Wears On
2020 has taken a toll on us all up to this point and it doesn’t look like there’s much relief in sight. There are ways of coping, though, and Matt Janus, Wellness Coordinator at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, has some ideas.… MORE
