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Kentucky’s First Solar-Powered Brewery Announces Closure
The first solar-powered brewery in Kentucky, known for its ciders featuring apples pressed on-site, will close at the end of the month. Pivot Brewing, 1400 Delaware Ave, was put up for sale in July by founder and owner Kevin Compton after considering a transition to a worker-owned co-op. Despite initial interest in an online auction with a minimum bid of $430,000 for the entire operation, a sale ultimately failed to materialize. This has led Compton to decide to shut down the brewery’s retail operations on August 31.
IECC BOARD OF TRUSTEES AUGUST MEETING RECAP
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting in August this past Tuesday night in Olney. The Board : approved the payment of all bills as presented : accepted the District’s Program Review Report for Fiscal Year 2024 to be submitted to the Illinois Community College Board : approved a Dual Credit Partnership Agreement with Mission III Academy in Albion : agreed to continue the process to construct an Applied Technology Center at Olney Central College : approved revisions to four policies dealing with ethics for employees, holiday/leave/benefits for non-bargaining unit employees, tuition waivers, and the prevailing wage law : approved pay increases for Full-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Employees : & in personnel moves – accepted resignations from LTC Program Advisor for Allied Health Kyrah Buchanan, from LTC Music Instructor John McCarty, from LTC Director of Enrollment Management Andrea Loll, from District Information Systems Technician Ken Pryor, and from District Program Director of Emergency Preparedness Brent Maguire – approved the change in employment for Annie Matthews from OCC Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Instruction to TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor at OCC – and agreed to hire Abigail Holdrieth as LTC English/Speech Instructor, Bart Nation as WVC TRIO Upward Bound Academic Counselor, Colin Walls as LTC Custodian, and Caleb Kamplain as LTC TRIO Student Support Services Counselor : the IECC Board of Trustees will have their next regular meeting September 17th.
Mark Pope, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Vince Marrow watched Joe and Kelly Craft pay $10.5 million for a ham
Some of the most important figures in UK sports are at the Kentucky State Fair this morning for a very big event — and no, we’re not talking about the radio show. Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope, Kentucky Football associate head coach Vince Marrow, and former Kentucky Basketball great Oscar Tshiebwe attended the 60th […] The post Mark Pope, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Vince Marrow watched Joe and Kelly Craft pay $10.5 million for a ham appeared first on On3.
Former Pacers guard and Indiana native announces his return to the team
The Indiana Pacers have already filled out their roster. Additionally, they have used up all three of their two-way contract spots this offseason. However, it seems that the team is still making moves a little over one month ahead of training camp. In a recent interview with Tony East of...
EPD: Man arrested after dumping raw sewage outside of camper
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police officials say a man has been arrested after months of causing public health concerns for an Evansville neighborhood. It’s not every day Evansville police have to decide yes, it’s best to tow away someone’s home. “At this point, it was our...
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
SRC president on community college funding panel
A state commission in Illinois is studying the funding formula for the state’s community colleges. The Adequacy and Equity in Community College Funding Working Group’s members include Spoon River College President Curt Oldfield along with other community college presidents, chief financial officers, faculty members, and others. Oldfield said...
Grants help QCA libraries with resources and programming
Area library districts are receiving grants to make sure all residents have access to quality resources and programming, said Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias. Libraries around the 36th Senate District are receiving a combined $376,767 in grants. These libraries serve over 216,000 people. “Libraries throughout the state must have the resources […]
Five men charged for string of 22 burglaries at Illinois video gaming machines
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged five men for a series of burglaries at video gaming machines in Central Illinois and the Chicago area. The men are 35-year-old John Friedrich of Streator, 39-year-old Joseph Montoro of Berwyn, 41-year-old Sebastian Perez of Chicago, 20-year-old Jacob Sickel of Brookfield, and 53-year-old Don Wiley of […]
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Multiple Illinois KFC fast-food locations suddenly shut down, implement mass layoffs
ILLINOIS (WMBD) — EYM Chicken Operations and its parent company, Yum, shut down multiple Illinois KFC fast-food locations earlier this week, implementing mass layoffs of its employees statewide. According to a former maintenance employee who worked at several central Illinois KFC restaurants, his director of operations called him on Aug. 6 to notify him of […]
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
Illinois quick hits: Johnson approval low as DNC continues
Johnson approval low as DNC continues New polling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shows the lowest approval rating for a mayor hosting the Democratic National Convention in 40 years. According to a poll by the Illinois Policy Institute, Johnson’s approval rating is just 27%. The next closest was former New York City Mayor David Dinkins in 1992 with 29% of his constituents approving of his leadership. ...
2024 Job growth up in Champaign from 2023
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have seen significant changes across various Illinois metropolitan areas. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), nine metro areas recorded job growth, three areas experienced a decline, and two regions remained unchanged by July 2024.
Country ham sells for record-breaking $10.5 million at Kentucky State Fair
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 60th annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction brought in a new record Thursday morning. The 18-pound ham was sold for a whopping $10.5 million!. The pricey piece of meat was bought by Joe and Kelly Craft, who were among the...
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