Clifton News

Eric "Cyclone" Malone flips his 200-horsepower personal watercraft in the Allegheny River yesterday afternoon.

Students involved in Clifton Central Comets Operation Safer Teens can been seen everywhere in Clifton.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Green Homes of Central Illinois is an ongoing series featuring both new and old construction and exploring the nuts and bolts of green building and the green philosophy.

Iroquois County's township road commissioners were on hand at Tuesday's board meeting to voice concerns about spring postings.

Arrests: Iroquois County Police arrested Adam Spade, 26, Sheldon, Jan. 3 and charged him with domestic battery.

Photo by Wendy Davis - - James Blackwell and Mike Mann remove fallen limbs at Blackwell's home at 209 Axtel St.

WGFA Radio is reporting that there are warming centers at the Ashkum Fire Station and at the former Lang Auto Parts Store on Spaulding Street in Clifton.

Reporter The weekend's icy weather was an appropriate lead in to the first day of winter yesterday.

The following communities will be without service for at least another day: Ashkum, Chebanse, Clifton, Cullom and Piper City.

Before the Santa Train began its ride Sunday 1,041 area kids had already sat on Santa's lap.

Photo by Carla Waters -- Eden Dombrowski plays her violin at the Old Courthouse Museum Sunday afternoon.