Category Archives: Local News
Prosecutor continues to deal with drug dealers
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe county's drug problem is still very present, and on the flip side of the Safe Passage program at all police departments county-wide, Livingston County State's Attorney Ran...
Jan 08, 2018
Farm Bureau offering several scholarships
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Farm Bureau Foundation scholarships are now available, including the Elite Scholarship and Ethel K. Hoerner Scholarship.The Elite Scholarship is in recog...
Jan 08, 2018
Learning about farming topics happening in 2018
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsFarmers and landowners came together Thursday at the Pontiac Elks to learn about changes coming in 2018 during the Winter Crop Seminar.From the Federal Crop Insurance Program,...
Jan 05, 2018
Snow day saves students from fire Wednesday in Forrest
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAll Prairie Central Schools were closed Wednesday due to extreme cold, and Superintendent Paula Crane considers that lucky, considering the upper elementary building in Forres...
Jan 05, 2018
Sheriff’s office available to verify scam calls
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsScam calls increase around the holidays, but there seems to be no shortage of new ones throughout the entire year.Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress said from people ask...
Jan 02, 2018
Legislators look to tackle teacher shortage in 2018
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsLegislators are looking ahead to 2018 for not only the election, but also tackling the teacher shortage throughout the state.State Senator Jason Barickman knows that smaller r...
Jan 02, 2018
District 429 continues to add STEAM programs
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe STEAM program, which stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math, continues to gain popularity at local schools, and District 429 is in the process of adding...
Jan 02, 2018
Husted Jewelers gearing up for Valentine’s Day
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWhile the winter holidays are some of the busiest times for jewelry stores, there is no down time between then and the Valentine's Day holiday.Hustedt Jewelers Sales Associate...
Dec 29, 2017
Route 66 tourism not affected by international travel downgrade
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsGenerally, international travel saw lower numbers in 2017, while the number of visitors touring Route 66 and adjacent locations continues to flourish.Pontiac Tourism Director ...
Dec 29, 2017
Tips to save your pipes from bursting
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith the onset of extremely frigid weather to the area, Illinois American Water is giving people tips to avoid that potentially destructive and damaging winter misfortune.Thin...
Dec 29, 2017
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