Catlin News

Area residents are waiting to find out whether the storm that hit Oakwood on Friday night - snapping telephone poles in half and knocking down power lines - was indeed a tornado.

Westville firefighters responded to a house fire early Friday morning on the village's south side.

The Catlin Village Board heard Tuesday about improvements that will be done later this summer with motor fuel tax funds.

Several homes will get a fresh look this weekend as part of HALO's Painting Blitz.

Vermilion County Board member Steve Fourez lives along Sidell-Fairmount Road, and admits he'd like nothing better than to see the half-century-old road finally in good shape again.

The village council accepted the resignation of the longtime village treasurer Tuesday night.

The Catlin School Board dealt with tough issues and a large crowd Thursday as its members considered the expulsion of a student and heard allegations against a staff member.

DANVILLE – Keep Vermilion County Beautiful has awarded $10,400 for 32 beautification projects being done by various groups throughout the county.

The Catlin Village Board heard more information Tuesday about the status of the Allison Street water-looping project, which is now permanently being put on hold.

The Catlin Village Board heard Tuesday that a utilities easement dispute may hinder the completion of the Allison Street water loop project.

The Center for Rural Health and Farm Safety at Carle Foundation Hospital and Bunge Milling will sponsor a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day for students at Mary Miller Junior High in Georgetown, Judith Giacoma Elementary School in Westville, Catlin, Jamaica and Oakwood from 9 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. April 28 at the Georgetown Fairgrounds.

If you don't want to drive out to the Vermilion County Animal Shelter in Tilton, the shelter will come to you.

The Catlin School Board agreed to make repairs to the track, which will keep the surface in good shape for up to four more years.

CATLIN – Some worn areas of the Catlin High School running track will receive spot repairs this spring, school officials said Thursday, but a full resurfacing of the track is still a few years away.

Residents will pay more for water and sewer in town soon, as the village board raised rates Tuesday.

Young environmentalists at North Ridge Middle School helped to properly dispose of some 400 gallons of used oil Monday morning.

CATLIN – The Catlin Lions Club is accepting nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year honor.

The village council heard Tuesday night that progress is being made on the Allison Street water project.

City and county officials will identify specific transportation projects in the next few weeks, but funding amounts are known for the area for federal economic stimulus funds.

Water was in short supply for firefighters attacking a house fire near the Illinois-Indiana state line.