Jan 9, 2012 | The News-Gazette
Man visiting family dies in crash in Ford County
A man from India who was visiting his daughter in rural Rantoul died Sunday from injuries he received in a traffic accident in Ford County on Saturday.
No cause yet for fire that destroyed Roberts home
An estimated 20 to 30 firefighters from Melvin, Roberts and Buckley were called at 12:45 p.m. Saturday to the two-story home at 219 N. Main St., according to Capt.
Candidate filings set up handful of contests for GOP primary in Ford County
Voters in Ford County will have options when choosing the Republican nominees for some seats on the county board and for the county coroner's job in 2012.
Drawing will determine ballot position for some Ford County races
A random drawing will be held to determine the ballot placement of eight candidates for the Ford County Board in the March 2012 Republican primary election.
Village of Roberts to host open house on wind farms
The issues of wind farms and zoning requirements for the farms are being discussed in one town to the north of Champaign-Urbana. The village of Roberts will host a public open house detailing wind farms as a source of renewable energy in Ford County, according to a press release.