Momence News

After being notified in May that his franchise agreement would not be renewed with General Motors, Joe Reising, owner of R.L. Reising Chevrolet, began making plans for the future.

This year, ''Drivin' the Dixie'' takes place on June 20 . Political figures have helped kick off ''Drivin' the Dixie'' in the past, but this time it is being promoted as a family-friendly day, during which there are no scheduled stops or big rush to leave on time.

R.L. Reising Chevrolet opened its first dealership in Momence in 1925. Recently, Joe Reising learned that General Motors will not renew his franchise as of the end of October 31, 2010.

Community Involvement: Mayor eight years, 2001-2009; village trustee eight years, 1985-1988, 1996-2001; member of Momence Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Deacon the last four years; charter member of Grant Park Chamber of Commerce; a founding member of Grant Park Historical Society; member of Grant Park Lions Club; Captain on the Grant Park Fire ...

Reports cards will be mailed home. -Beecher Elementary School's third-through-fifth graders completed the Illinois Standards Achievement Test , March 4-10. Beecher Junior High also tested their students during this time.

Planting tiny seeds is aggravating. Especially if you have large hands and are all thumbs.

Get ready for a sloppy Saturday. The combination of warmer temperatures, melting snow, frozen ground and rain expected today practically guarantees slushy roads and flood problems.

George Elementary School learned an important lesson about giving during a recent classroom activity that took every boy and girl by surprise.