ESDA News
42-DEGREE TEMPERATURE NEW RECORD LOW AT WGFA
New record low temperature readings were recorded this morning by the National Weather Service (NWS). A 42 degree reading at the WGFA studio north of Watseka broke the previous mark of 44 set in 1967.
–Record Daily Low Temperature Tied at Moline, IL –
A Record Low Temp of 45 this morning ties the old record [...]
IROQUOIS COUNTY AGENCIES SHARE $2.2 MILLION DISASTER RELIEF GRANT
> Twenty-three Iroquois County agencies will share a $2.2 million dollar disaster assistance grant, administered through the Illinois Department of Human Services. The money is reimbursement for flood assistance provided during the flood of 2008. Approximately $1.5 million has been approved so far for Iroquois County. Another $800,000 can be claimed by September of 2010.
The [...]
Illinois Expects “Severe” H1N1/Swine Flu this Fall
* When public health officials from across the state gather this week, they are expected to prepare for a swine flu outbreak later this year. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Damon Arnold says he expects a “severe” outbreak this fall. Arnold says how the state reacts and contains the virus will [...]
Kyle, Joanne Duits post bond in runaway teen case
Two Crescent City residents, a 19-yr-old and his mother, are free on bond still facing charges for harboring a runaway. Kyle and Joanne Duits posted bond this afternoon after appearing in court in connection with the case involving Martinton teen runaway Samantha Bogdan.
In Iroquois Circuit Court, Judge James Kinzer reduced the bond of 40-yr-old [...]
Missing girl found safe
A missing Martinton teenage girl was found safe Wednesday at a residence in Crescent City. Samantha Bogdan was located at her boyfriend’s house. Her family had reported her missing last Friday.
Several relatives and friends spent the last five days distributing flyers, asking for help in locating the girl. She ran away from [...]