http://www.woodfordtimes.com/section/news woodfordtimes.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:46:12 +0000 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529832/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 14:12:43 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529832/1001/NEWS Gov. Pat Quinn announced today 14 more counties were approved for federal disaster aid to help people and businesses recover from historic flooding in mid-April.

Counties approved today include Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Bureau, Crawford, Henderson, Knox, Livingston, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, Rock Island, Schuyler and Stark.

These add to 11 counties already approved for federal aid last week.

"I thank the Obama administration for quick approval [...]]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529842/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 13:36:08 Sean McGowan http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529842/1001/NEWS METAMORA — It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... a new police squad car.
The Metamora Village Board voted May 21 to approve the purchase of a new police vehicle not to exceed $30,000. The new car is a Chevy Impala.
The Impala is a change from the usual Ford model the police department uses, but Metamora village trustee Charles Kamm said Chevy offered a better price for the same services.
http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529838/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 11:44:11 Sean McGowan http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529838/1001/NEWS METAMORA — Metamora Mayor Ken Maurer said during the May 14 Metamora Area Business Association meeting that he wants the village of Metamora to get behind the Eastern Bypass.
Maurer said the Village Board would need to pass a resolution saying it supports the bypass.
He also said that the bypass would not be built for a while.
"We're looking at the future, here," he said. [...]]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529839/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 11:41:50 Sean McGowan http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529839/1001/NEWS METAMORA — Those who know Gerry Schierer know that she is sprightly for her age.
Keith Swartzentruber, Snyder Village executive director, said she is invigorating to be around.
"She's continued to be a vital part of our community," he said of her role at Snyder Village.
In a week, she will be putting her vigor to use when she travels to Switzerland for a seven-day [...]]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529840/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 11:41:36 Sean McGowan http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529840/1001/NEWS Dan MacDonald, Dollar General senior director of corporate communications, said the Dollar General in Metamora does not have any immediate plans to move.
"There's a potential the store can relocate," he said.
MacDonald said the store may move is because of the building it is currently occupying.
"The way (the building) is built is a little bit challenging," he said referring [...]]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529913/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 11:06:58 +0000 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529913/1001/NEWS Dr. Teresa Riech, the Emergency Department Pediatric Medical Director at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Illinois, has been named the recipient of the 2013 Ron W. Lee, MD Excellence in Pediatric Care community service award by Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children.

The award recognizes an individual or organization dedicated to pediatric emergency care and childhood injury prevention initiatives.
]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529920/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 11:06:38 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529920/1001/NEWS "If you’re a young photographer looking to make your mark in the state of Illinois, then get your cameras ready for the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest," said Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford.  
As part of the Ag Invest program, Rutherford is excited to announce the launch of the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest.  
He invites students across the state to submit their most innovative, scenic [...]]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529980/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 15:03:47 Nick Vlahos GateHouse Media Illinois http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529980/1001/NEWS EUREKA — Woodford County non-union employees might be receiving the same pay increases as their organized brethren.During its meeting Tuesday night, the County Board is expected to discuss the proposed hikes. They would apply to about half the county’s 50 or so employees, according to Treasurer Melissa Andrews.
In 2012, the county finalized a four-year contract with unionized employees. Many of [...]]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519651/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 11:27:25 Sean McGowan http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519651/1001/NEWS Two people suffered dehydration Sunday during Metamora Township High School's graduation.
Heath Gerkin, Emergency 116 ambulance services director, said both people are in stable condition. Two E 116 ambulances arrived at the scene at about 3:50 p.m.
Gerkin said one of the dehydrated persons fainted. The ambulance took one of the persons to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Gerkin said he did not know where they [...]]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519653/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sun, 19 May 2013 22:00:00 +0000 By Lauren Leone-Cross The State Journal-Register http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519653/1001/NEWS http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519677/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 17:51:50 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519677/1001/NEWS http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519679/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 17:38:48 +0000 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519679/1001/NEWS http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519738/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 9:49:20 +0000 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519738/1001/NEWS Busey is accepting applications for the $1,000 Community Reinvestment Act Scholarship for low-to-moderate income students in Peoria and Tazewell Counties who are pursuing studies at a college or university. The scholarship must be used during the upcoming academic year and can cover tuition, fees, books and supplies.
 
"Education is one of the most important investments we can make in our community," [...]]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519741/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 9:47:32 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519741/1001/NEWS Dr. John Erwin, president of Illinois Central College, received the George E. Killian Award of Excellence from the National Junior College Athletic Association at the organization’s annual meeting in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in April. The award is awarded to those dedicated to the NJCAA’s ideals of volunteerism, achievement, service, leadership, and excellence and is given annually by the NJCAA executive director and national office staff.
http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519776/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 12:59:30 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519776/1001/NEWS Sponsored by the FOLEPI Foundation with assistance from the Knights of Columbus Council 7580, proceeds from the carnival will be donated to the Nativity Display Association, which erects and maintains the Narrated Nativity display in the Festival of Lights.
Carnival hours are 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. [...]]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519781/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 12:02:37 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519781/1001/NEWS http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519783/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 11:02:39 +0000 Nick Vlahos GateHouse Media Illinois http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519783/1001/NEWS http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519784/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 11:02:31 Sean McGowan http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519784/1001/NEWS http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519785/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 10:51:55 +0000 Sean McGowan http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519785/1001/NEWS http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519786/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 10:51:25 Sean McGowan http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519786/1001/NEWS