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U of I Extension program looks to empower women in agriculture
June 21, 2024 – Women producers have been taking on more management roles within agricultural operations. To support this rapidly growing population of farmers, the University of Illinois Extension serving DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt counties and Farm Credit Illinois are partnering to offer a six-week risk management course to empower this rapidly growing population of farmers.
Monticello hosts BBQ showdown at first Smoke ‘N Octane Festival
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — People across Piatt County enjoyed some summer fun and food this weekend. Monticello hosted their inaugural Smoke ‘N Octane Festival. Some even got a head start on the festivities on Friday. People could expect lots of cook-outs, live music, and even a car show. John Frerichs is the vice chair for […]
It's Your Business | Reopening a treasure box
Jul. 21—After focusing mainly on online business for four years, a local nonprofit bookstore has reopened its doors to walk-in shopping. Orphans Treasure Box Bookstore, located at 826 Pioneer St., held a grand reopening on July 13. The store's outlet is now open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. "It was busy all day," said Meg Heiser, one of the store's managers. "There was not one ...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Will to win
Jul. 21—Tre White didn't do much winning last season at Louisville. The Cardinals finished the year 8-24 overall and just 3-17 in the ACC. Eight straight losses closed out their 2023-24 campaign. So, it stands to reason, White arrived at Illinois this spring with winning on his mind. "I feel like I'm a goofy guy off the court, a fun guy, but the main thing I want to bring to Champaign is ...
15th annual blueberry festival at Collett Park
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Collett Park was the host of this year’s blueberry festival in Terre Haute. The event allows residents to buy fresh, organic, blueberries or enjoy sweet treats. The festival is a fundraising and awareness event for the Terre Foods Cooperative Market. They bring local and organic food to the Wabash Valley […]
Ty Stultz throws no-hitter to lead Post 346 to regional championship
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute South grad Ty Stultz threw a complete game no-hitter in Terre Haute Wayne Newton Post 346’s 2-0 win over West Terre Haute Post 501 in the American Legion Baseball Region 3 championship game. “To be able, to throw a no-hitter is just like one in a million but […]
Former Sycamore Noah Malone headed to 2nd Paralympic Games
(WTWO/WAWV) — Former Indiana State sprinter Noah Malone is officially heading to Paris next month to compete in his second Paralympic games. Malone won 1 gold medal (4 by 100-meter relay) and 2 silver medals (100 and 400 meter dash) in the Tokyo Paralympics. He becomes the fourth former or current ISU student athlete to […]
Purdue targeting California's Nikolas Khamenia for 2025 class
LEBANON, Ind. — After earning MVP honors and leading his team to the 17-and-under title at this past weekend’s Puma PRO16/NXT circuit event in the Indianapolis area, it’s time for Nikolas Khamenia to turn some of his attention to recruiting. “After this weekend I’m going to sit...
Joel Gomez Earns Spot on Team USA Paralympic Track & Field Squad for Paris 2024
7/21/2024 3:18:00 PM | Track & Field, Paris Olympics / Paralympics WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Incoming Purdue track & field senior Joel Gomez was named to the U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Team on Sunday and will compete at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Gomez earned his second Paralympic berth when he won gold in the 1,500m T13 event at the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials on July 20 in Miramar, Florida. Gomez was victorious in 3:55.29 and punched his ticket to Paris in the 1,500m T13, the same event he raced in at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. Gomez…
41 Days Until Purdue Football: Ben Furtney
2024 Outlook: Special Team / Goal Line / Short Yardage. Furtney, a walk-on from the 2020 recruiting class has spent more time on the field than many scholarship players from his class. After sitting out the train wreck 2020 season, Futney hit the ground running as a redshirt freshman, appearing in 11 games as a special teams contributor.
Benton Central's Joe Widmer earns Journal & Courier male Student Athlete of the Year
LAFAYETTE — The Journal & Courier sports department is proud to present the 24th annual Student-Athlete of the Year awards. The selections were based on a student-athlete's athletic and academic achievements, along with community activities. The winners were asked to write about what high school athletics meant to them. The male recipient for 2024 is Joe Widmer of Benton Central.
SCHUETT STRIKES FOR FIRST CAREER MOWA WIN
Saturday’s Tom Knowles Memorial at Spoon River Speedway produced another first time winner with the Morrow Brothers Ford MOWA Sprint Car Series. Philo, Illinois racer Kyle Schuett started the race in the ninth position and found himself in victory lane at the end of the 25-lap affair. Luke Verardi...
City Council Report: New south side distribution center approved against community opposition
At Tuesday’s City Council, Springfield alderpeople voted to approve zoning variances on a proposed warehouse project in the south of Ward 1. Located on Palm Road at the foot of the Chatham/I-55 interchange, the new warehouse is anticipated to bring in “hundreds” of jobs to the Springfield area. Variances including relaxing building height restrictions as well as allowing for taller, barbed fences in accordance with national security requests, as the site is believed to be intended for storage and distribution of food products.
Galesburg girl wins Li’l Miss Illinois pageant
There she is, Li’l Miss Illinois. That person is Kynleigh Fox of Galesburg, who was recently named Li’l Miss Illinois 2024 through the Miss Illinois Youth Program. Fox, daughter of Stacy Dunham, took part in the pageant recently as Li’l Miss Knox County. Fox recently turned 9 years old and will be a fourth grader at Galesburg Christian School. Among the activities she was required to take part included a talent – she danced – and an interview. Fox aced it as she was named Overall Top Interview.
Illinois political leaders react to Biden dropping out of race ahead of DNC
(The Center Square) – Illinois political leaders are reacting to President Joe Biden announcing he won’t run for president and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic party’s nominee. Biden made the announcement Sunday afternoon, saying the move is in the “best interest of my party and the country.” "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President," Biden said. "And while it...
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