Humboldt NewsLocal news for Humboldt, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Weather program looking for volunteer observers- February 25, 2008 "Most of us are aware that rainfall can be highly variable not only from county to county, but even within individual communities" A volunteer weather program is looking for weather observers to measure precipitation in Mattoon, Charleston, Humboldt, Chrisman, Paris, Neoga, Greenup, Casey, Marshall, Martinsville and other communities ... via Journal-Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/humboldt-il/2008/02/weather-program-looking-for-volunteer-observ... Charleston council appoints members to home rule committee- February 21, 2008 "I think this is an important question that needs to be asked and it requires some homework for it to be done" The City Council on Tuesday appointed the members of a committee that will ultimately recommend whether the city should pursue home rule status. via Journal-Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/humboldt-il/2008/02/charleston-council-appoints-members-to-home-... Photo- February 11, 2008 "I was an accident waiting to happen" The Coles County Heart Walk on Sunday served as a reminder that cardiovascular disease affects people of all ages, male and female.. "Younger people need to take care of themselves" too, said Mike Turner, a ... via Journal-Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/humboldt-il/2008/02/photo?fromrss=1 Komada wins by 18 votes over Deters- February 7, 2008 Paul Komada won a close race Tuesday to become the Republican Party's nomination for Coles County state's attorney. via Journal-Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/humboldt-il/2008/02/komada-wins-by-18-votes-over-deters?fromrss=... Residents vow to fight for FutureGen- February 6, 2008 "I'm very disappointed at the DOE's ruling last week. And I plan to write lawmakers to support FutureGen." After learning FutureGen Alliance will fight for federal funding Tuesday night, Humboldt resident Bill Helland was happy to raise heck down in the heart of Texas. via Journal-Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/humboldt-il/2008/02/residents-vow-to-fight-for-futuregen?fromrss... County clerk: Turnout might be up for this election round- February 4, 2008 "I would be surprised if it's not" About 15 percent of Coles County's voters generally go to the polls for the primary in presidential election years, but County Clerk Sue Rennels said she thinks that might change this year. via Journal-Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/humboldt-il/2008/02/county-clerk-turnout-might-be-up-for-this-el... |