Category Archives: WCMY News
Marseilles 'Gift Garden' feeds and involves the community
By Kate Reynolds Marseilles resident Krysta Kelly and other members of Kelly's 'Gift and Be Gifted' Facebook group had hoped for a community garden. Their hopes became a reality in the summer of 2022 ...
Sep 15, 2023
Illinois Recognizes September as National Sober Month
By Kate Reynolds National Sober Day occurs annually on September 14, part of National Sober Month. This day was founded in 2019 by 'Real Aligned Women' who identify as a 'sisterhood for sobriety. This...
Sep 14, 2023
First Dean Madsen Scholarship awards two IVCC Students
By Kate Reynolds Two Illinois Valley Community College freshmen, Ella Cherry of La Moille and Kimberly Lemier of Arlington are the first recipients of a Dean Madsen Scholarship. The scholarship honors...
Sep 14, 2023
Ottawa receives $300,000 grant for transportation research and planning
By Kate Reynolds, Sept. 13, 2023 The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that over $11.4 million is being invested via 30 grants for local initiatives and activities to suppor...
Sep 13, 2023
Seneca considers waiting list for unavailable liquor licens
By Kate Reynolds, September 12, 2023 Seneca's Village Council is considering an amendment to its liquor ordinance. Mayor Jeff Olson, also the Liquor Commissioner, wants to cap the limit of licenses to...
Sep 12, 2023
Marseilles Renaissance Faire - A Great Day Seven years and growing bigger
By Kate Reynolds, September 11, 2023 The Marseilles Parks and Tourism Committee (MTPC) has hosted a growing event for six years: the Marseilles Renaissance Faire. This year, the Marseilles Recreation ...
Sep 11, 2023
Utica Community Fire Protection District holds open house for new rescue truck
The Utica Community Fire Protection District will receive a new Pierce Heavy Duty Rescue Truck, and the public is welcome to attend an open house this Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5-7 p.m. The traditional...
Sep 09, 2023
Seneca begins property demolition plans
By Kate Reynolds There are three dilapidated properties in Seneca, and the village council is addressing one of them now. The house at 362 N. Market St. had a fire quite a few years ago, and this week...
Sep 09, 2023
IV Cellular building negotiations continue. -- Marseilles City Council moves forward by 3-2 vote
The Marseilles City Council had a few things on Wednesday's agenda, including approval for a home business license for Raymond Lindley DBA as Ray's Small Engine Repair (1133 Washington St.), a resolut...
Sep 07, 2023
Seneca amends swimming pool ordinance
By Kate Reynolds Seneca has an ordinance that details fencing requirements around swimming pools. The village board has amended that ordinance to include time limits for the required fencing must be e...
Sep 06, 2023