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Kirkman says without question this program has saved lives in Piatt County dewittdailynews.com/local-news/800…
A downtown retail merchants association was once a strong coalition in Clinton, and Clinton Mayor Helen Michelassi would like to see a similar effort started again dewittdailynews.com/local-news/800…
DNR Conservation Police Officer Noah Workman told Regional Radio they had a vehicle submerged at one of the boat access ramps over the weekend. He is imploring boaters to be careful and remember safety first dewittdailynews.com/local-news/800…
DeWitt County Clerk Kari Harris reminds the Property Fraud Alert (PFA) is a free subscription that will alert you to any potential fraud involving your property in DeWitt County dewittdailynews.com/local-news/800…
Janice Petersen, Executive Director of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce reminds they need volunteers for the Terror on Washington Street haunted house - noting they do their best to give back to the groups that offer their time to the house. dewittdailynews.com/local-news/800…
Rainfall totals just this week have varied even from County to County, and Ed Shimon at the National Weather Service in Lincoln indicates they rely on community members to report those rainfall totals to a service called CoCoRaHS dewittdailynews.com/local-news/800…
Taylor Baxter is the City Manager for Farmer City and indicates they are having some troubles with properties and their upkeep, and they are using code enforcement to prompt a change. dewittdailynews.com/local-news/800…
Ed Shimon at the National Weather Service in Lincoln joins the morning show at 835

The Warner Library has been working on making its front entrance more accessible for those with mobility issues. dewittdailynews.com/local-news/799…
The Woodlawn Bridge has been out of commission for a few years, but change may be coming in the future dewittdailynews.com/local-news/799…
A new K-9 officer will soon be assisting the Clinton Police Department. Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers indicates the Department's K-9 handler, Jake Jostes, is awaiting the arrival of a new K-9 as its current police dog, Charlie, is set to retire dewittdailynews.com/local-news/799…
The Clinton Community Educational Foundation is trying out a new fundraiser later this month. The non-profit arm of Clinton Schools is planning a trivia night fundraiser on July 19 at the Clinton Eagles dewittdailynews.com/local-news/799…
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has been highlighting a different state park all over social media each month, and recently highlighted what many consider a hidden gem in DeWitt County dewittdailynews.com/local-news/799…
The Farmer City Council has declined a solar proposal for Farmer City dewittdailynews.com/local-news/799…
The National Weather Service in Lincoln is collaborating with the University of Illinois Extension to enhance awareness of when dust storms may pose a risk in central Illinois dewittdailynews.com/local-news/799…
The DeWitt and Piatt County Farm Bureaus have been looking for a new Ag in the Classroom coordinator for some time, but now the search is over dewittdailynews.com/local-news/799…
Areas of dense fog have resulted in visibility below one-half mile across central Illinois. Make sure to slow down and remain alert for rapid changes in visibility. Use low-beam headlights in fog. #ILwx
According to Chief Lowers, the City is truly after the extreme cases of neglect. He reiterates his Department's stance they are seeking compliance over issuing citations and fines. dewittdailynews.com/local-news/799…
Pam Chambers stepped into the role in March and told Regional Radio on the Noon Farm Show Wednesday that after retiring from over 30 years of teaching, she was in search of a way to get back into the classroom and make an impact on local youth dewittdailynews.com/local-news/799…
The Farmer City Council has declined a solar proposal for Farmer City dewittdailynews.com/local-news/799…