Skylar Dohman from the LIvingston County Humane Society talks with Todd Wineburner about Forest—a guy who’s on the recovery trail and looking for a forever home. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
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Community Forum: MDA Fundraiser Oscar Gorbett Finally Gets to Present 2020 Donations
Oscar Gorbett, well-known area MDA fundraiser, and Dustin Smith, Vice-President at First Financial Bank, talk to Todd Wineburner about Oscar’s fundraising efforts for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and about the event where he’ll finally get to present the 2020 money to MDA. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in…… MORE
Community Forum: The “Spring Fling” Fundraiser is Coming to Chenoa
Melissa Cooper, the organizer of Chenoa’s “Spring Fling,” talks with Todd Wineburner about the vendors, cars, and food that visitors are going to find on Saturday from 9 to 4. The Community Forum is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Community Forum: Warmer Weather Means Busy Times at Pontiac Parks and Recreation
Taylor Baxter, Director of Pontiac Parks and Recreation, talks with Todd Wineburner about the Grand Opening for the golf course, events happening at Block 59, and more. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Community Forum: Still Time to Register Jr. High Students for Operation Snowflake
Christine McMillion, Livingston County Operation Snowball Coordinator, talks with Todd Wineburner about Saturday’s event for Jr. High students called Operation Snowflake. It’s a program aimed at building self-esteem and raising substance abuse awareness. The Community Forum is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Health Department Has Options for Vaccination
By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department is working with area agencies to make sure that young county residents know that they can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 infection. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds, and area health department officials are working with Livingston County schools…… MORE
Community Forum: Summer Reading Getting Started at the Pontiac Public Library
Kristin Holzhauer from the Pontiac Public Library talks about summer reading that gives kids and adults a chance to have some fun. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K&S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Community Forum: Registration Going on Now at Heartland CC
Steve Fast, Director of Public Information at Heartland Community College, talks with Todd Wineburner about registration, an information session scheduled for Pontiac, and Continuing Education classes that are focused on food. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Early May Brings New COVID-19 Cases
By Todd Wineburner The period from May 4th through the 10th saw 67 new cases of COVID-19 infection reported in the county. That’s the latest report from the Livingston County Health Department. One additional fatality was added to the county’s statistics as well. That brings the county’s total to 4,789 positive tests since the pandemic…… MORE
Health Department Announces Expanded Vaccination Clinic Hours
by Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department is expanding its vaccination appointment availability. Upcoming clinics include: • Pfizer Vaccine: Saturday, June 5 from 7:00-11:00am at the Livingston County Health Department (310 E Torrance Ave, Pontiac) – Anyone age 16+ is eligible. • Moderna and J&J Vaccines: Monday & Friday mornings 7:00-9:00am; Monday afternoons 3:30-5:30pm…… MORE
