Carla Waters

Watseka

Regional Editor, Kankakee Valley Publishing Company at Monticello Herald Journal

Regional Editor, Kankakee Valley Publishing Company at Rensselaer Republican

Managing Editor at Iroquois County Time-Republic

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Run for the Wall participants make stop in Watseka

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

More than 300 participants took part in the Run for the Wall event that stopped in Watseka May 27. They gathered in Legion Park for lunch hosted by the Watseka Legion Post 23, and then a short ceremony before heading to their final stop in Marseilles. This is the fourth year the riders have stopped in Watseka. Post 23 Commander Rick Ziebart said, "A lot of our experiences was in preparation, getting the logistics, making sure we had enough food for everybody. We succeeded again.
Memorial Day ceremonies conducted in Watseka

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

A crowd gathered in Watseka's Legion Park May 26 for Memorial Day services. Legion Post 23 Commander Rick Ziebart said, "I want to thank you all for your attendance today. It's such a special day of remembrance to those that have fallen in the defense of our great nation.
Memorial Day services conducted in Newton County

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

American Legion Post 23 conducted Memorial Day services in Newton County May 26. The morning started at 9:30 a.m. at the Goodland Cemetery. The services were conducted at Kentland Fairlawn Cemetery, Doran Cemetery, Buswell Cemetery, Pleasant Grove Cemetery and Kentland Courthouse. Commander James Couch spoke at the Goodland and Fairlawn services. He said recently learned that most Americans don't know the reason for Memorial Day.
Beaverfest conducted in Morocco

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

Morocco was a busy town all weekend, with Beaverfest being conducted all weekend long. The activities started on May 23 with town wide garage sales. Saturday and Sunday were packed with Beaverfest events from morning until evening. A breakfast by Morocco PTO started out the events on May 24. People could visit the many vendors that had displays. A street dedication for Bob Gonczy's years of service on the Morocco Town Board and to his community was also conducted.
Iroquois County Board hears updates from Iroquois Memorial Hospital

2 weeks ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

The Iroquois County Board heard an update from Iroquois Memorial Hospital at the May meeting. Mike Tilstra, Michelle Fairley and Dr. Mitch Haas each spoke to the board. Tilstra, hospital CEO, said, "First for me that's very important is we're fully caught up with audits. That's something that we didn't have two years ago. We were four years behind. We're fully caught up. We caught up last year.
Watseka Legion planning Family Day for July 4

2 weeks ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

Family Day at Post 23 Legion Park is being planned for July 4 in Watseka. The American Legion is hosting the event following the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce Independence Day Parade. The park event will be from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.The community is invited to attend for a number of activities.
Iroquois County Board hears updates from Iroquois Memorial Hospital

2 weeks ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

The Iroquois County Board heard an update from Iroquois Memorial Hospital at the May meeting. Mike Tilstra, Michelle Fairley and Dr. Mitch Haas each spoke to the board. Tilstra, hospital CEO, said, "First for me that's very important is we're fully caught up with audits. That's something that we didn't have two years ago. We were four years behind. We're fully caught up. We caught up last year.
Art show, spring concert conducted at South Newton schools May 18

2 weeks ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

An afternoon of music and art was conducted at South Newton schools May 18. The Music Department presented the spring concert. The bands and choirs performed in an auditorium packed with family and friends. The sixth grade band performed "Banana Boat Song", "Scooby-Doo Where Are You?", "Seven Nation Army", and "APT". The seventh and eighth-grade band performed "California Gurls", "Pretty Fly for a White Guy", and "21 Guns".
Watseka chamber celebrates with awards at annual banquet

3 weeks ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

It was a night of celebration on May 7 as the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce conducted its 80th Annual Banquet Night. The Times-Republic presented the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Citizen of the Year Award. Rhonda and Terry Pence were named Lifetime Achievement Award winners. Amanda Hibbs was named Citizen of the Year. The chamber also presented two awards again this year, but with a slight difference. This year, the chamber presented the Community Impact Award and the Chamber Spirit Award.
Iroquois County releases ARPA allocation list

1 month ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

The Iroquois County Board has announced that all American Rescue Plan Act allocations have been made. Jill Johnson, Iroquois County Finance manager, released the list May 5. The county was awarded $5,266,577.00. It was part of a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress in 2021. This was a way the government provided assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.