Live Breaking News & Updates on Alderman mark garfield

Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Alderman mark garfield on our comprehensive webpage. Get up-to-the-minute updates on local events, politics, business, entertainment, and more. Our dedicated team of journalists delivers timely and reliable news, ensuring you're always in the know. Discover firsthand accounts, expert analysis, and exclusive interviews, all in one convenient destination. Don't miss a beat — visit our webpage for real-time breaking news in Alderman mark garfield and stay connected to the pulse of your community

Watseka, resident discuss burning at yardwaste facility

Listen to this article
Watseka officials will work with a resident on issues regarding burning at the yard waste facility south of the city.
At Tuesdayâs Watseka City Council meeting, the issue was broached by resident Merrill Crowley, who said it was the third time he had discussed it with the city since 2019. (See Times-Republic articles dated June 28, 2019, and June 26, 2020).
Crowley said green wood produces benzene, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. He noted, too, that the yard waste facility is in the vicinity of not only residents, but a hospital two schools and a nursing home facility that are affected by the south to southwest winds that blow the smoke from the yard waste facility into town.

Alderman-mark-garfield , John-allhands , Alderman-benny-marcier , Alderman-darrin-rushbrook , Merrill-crowley , Watseka-city-council , Benny-marcier , Darrin-rushbrook , Jenny-musk , Mark-garfield , ஆல்டர்மேன்-குறி-கார்‌ஃபீல்ட்

Ketchum retiring from Watseka Fire Department after 24 years

After 24 years with the department, Watseka Fire Chief Tim Ketchum is stepping down.
Ketchum told the Watseka City Council public safety committee meeting April 13 that he will be stepping down as of June 30.
âI have decided it is time for me to retire from the fire department,â he said. âIâm very proud of what Iâve accomplished there. Danny Adams brought me on many years ago. I wanted to help my community. I feel like Iâve accomplished that. Iâve helped the fire department grow even further after what Chief (Dave) Mayotte did for the department.â
He said once a new chief is appointment âIâm not going to turn my back and just walk away,â he said. âIâve told all my officers that whoever gets the position or other officer duties they have, if they have questions they are more than welcome to call me. Iâll talk them through things, show them where things are, whatever I can do to help make that transition as easy as possible.â

Mayotte , Alderman-mark-garfield , Alderman-dennis-cahoe , Danny-adams , Alderman-brandon-barragree , Tim-ketchum , Watseka-city-council , Watseka-fire-chief-tim-ketchum , Mark-garfield , Dennis-cahoe , Brandon-barragree ,

Watseka petitions turned in for April Consolidated Election

Full Access Fountain County Neighbor
As a current print subscriber, you receive 24/7 access to our website and online e-edition at no additional charge. All you have to do is activate your access.
To activate digital access, you will need the phone number listed on your account.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call our customer service team at 574-583-5121 or email cgrace@thehj.com.
Free
access for current print subscribers
Full Access Herald Journal
As a current print subscriber, you receive 24/7 access to our website and online e-edition at no additional charge. All you have to do is activate your access.

Mayotte , Alderman-mark-garfield , John-allhands , Carolyn-delahr , Alderman-brandon-barragree , Alderman-monna-ulfers , Alderman-dennis-cahoe , Terika-weiner , Amanda-hibbs , Several-watseka , Mayor-john-allhands