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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Brook plans for upcoming 4th of July events

3 days ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

The Brook Activity Committee has planned a number of events for Brook's 4th of July.
Illiana dancers heading to Nationals competition in Branson, Missouri

3 days ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

A group of dancers from the Illiana area are heading to National competitions this weekend. They are from Dancespiration Dance Academy in Watseka, and are from Iroquois and Newton counties. Owner/choreographer Blair Schaumburg said the seven groups of dancers are heading to Branson, Missouri, to compete in the Nationals competitions through Starpower National Talent Competition. There are 28 dancers going. Schaumburg's dancers have competed in similar events in the past.
Gilman nurse saves life of 10-year-old at Indiana lake

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

A local nurse saved the life of a young girl who had nearly drowned at Raccoon State Recreation Area swimming beach in Parke County, Indiana, June 10. Kelley Norton of Watseka said his family - he, his daughter-in-law Ashley Pecchenino, two granddaughters and Ashley's sister and children - went camping at the campground near Rockville, Indiana. "We camped Monday and on Tuesday, we decided to go to the beach. They have a real nice beach there," he said. "It was right after lunchtime.
IMH Development Council working on Rehabilitation Therapy Center fundraising drive

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

A Rehabilitation Therapy Center is the newest fundraising project for the Iroquois Memorial Hospital Development Council. Diane Natschke, chairman of the Development Council, said the center will be located at the corner of Fourth Street and Fairman Avenue in Watseka. This is where the old Roberts Clinic property was located. The Development Council is the fundraising branch of the hospital, because the hospital is a not-for-profit organization, she said.
North Newton's Lady Spartans defeat Clay City Eels 2-0 to win state title

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

North Newton's Lady Spartans softball team made history June 13 earning the state championship title in the Class 1A softball tournament at Purdue University. The team defeated the Clay City Eels 2-0. This is the first state title in the school's history in any sport. "I still don't think it's sat in," Head Coach Katherine Messersmith said via telephone June 17. "We had decided we were going to leave about 1:30 our time. We got a certain amount of time on Purdue's baseball field when we got there.
Iroquois County Board approves bid for bridge work

2 weeks ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

The Iroquois County Board June 10 approved a bid for a bridge in the Ashkum area. The bid from Iroquois Paving Corporation for Bridge 800 N was $745,825, which the highway committee noted in its June 5 meeting was less than the first bid received last month, was forwarded to the board by the highway committee and approved by the county board at its June 10 meeting. Some Rebuild Illinois funds for Chebanse Township and Ashkum Township are being used for the project.
About 700 tickets sold for circus in Watseka June 9

2 weeks ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

About 700 tickets were sold at the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus in Watseka June 9. The event was hosted by the Watseka Family Festival and conducted in the grass lot east of the baseball field at Legion Park. The day started with people being able to watch the tent raising and tour. Those who wished to take a look around could get a behind-the-scenes tour, where they learned about how the animals are cared for and what it is like to be part of a circus.
Martinton woman named new animal control administrator

2 weeks ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

The Iroquois County Board June 10 approved a new animal control administrator. Angela Frary is from Martinton and began her duties May 19. She has been appointed until May of 2027. In the health committee report, it was noted that county board member Donna Crow will met with Frary to discuss budget items. The June 3 committee report, read at the county board meeting, indicates that Frary reported registration deposits for May at $4,464. "The Animal Control Officers closed 31 cases in May.
Iroquois County Board approves liquor licenses

2 weeks ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

The Iroquois County Board approved liquor licenses for the coming year. The licenses are approved from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Hot Rod Power Tour 2025 vehicles travel through Newton County

2 weeks ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

By CARLA [email protected] Newton County residents were able to see and meet some of the Hot Rod Power Tour 2025 travelers. The vehicles made their way on U.S. 41 from Lucas Oil Raceway Park in Indianapolis to Joliet, Illinois', Route 66 Raceway June 10. Approximately 5,000 vehicles were expected to have made the trip. They traveled north on U.S. 41 to Lake Village then turned on to State Road 10 and headed west into Illinois.