Coal City Courant

Coal City Police plan to hire new officer

Published by admin on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 7:41pm

 

Farmer’s market still accepting vendors

Published by admin on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 7:40pm

Fresh vegetables, jams, jellies and baked goods are just a few of the items that will be available at this year’s farmer’s market—Market Fresh on Broadway.
    The first market of the season is one month away and the organizing committee continues to accept applications from vendors interested in participating in Coal City’s  market.
    Gardeners with vegetables and fruit, and vendors with cut flowers, homemade soaps, eggs, pet treats, candies and more are encouraged to participate in the market that runs July-September.

Assignment complete

Published by admin on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 7:39pm

 

Last windmill standing tall at in Goose Lake

Published by admin on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 7:27pm

Standing high above the prairie on one of the paths is the only remaining windmill at the Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area. Years ago there were seven windmills providing water for early settlers and their animals that once lived on the property which is now the park.
The park, located at 5010 N. Jugtown Road between I-55 and Route 47 near Coal City, consists of restored and native prairie and two picnic areas each with a playground. Walking paths that wind through the prairie all started from near the Gunnar A. Peterson visitor center and of course the Cragg Cabin.

Safety first

Published by admin on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 7:23pm

As summer celebrations commence, the sizzling, twirling and booming of fireworks will be a common sound throughout the community. In its quest for residents to celebrate responsibly, the Coal City Police Department reminds citizens of state and local ordinances regarding the use of fireworks.
    Police Chief Tom Best reports the possession, sale and use of most fireworks is prohibited in Illinois, and state and local rules regarding fireworks will be enforced by the police department.

Bugg to retire as a Coaler

Published by admin on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 7:21pm

Unit 1 Superintendent Dr. Kent Bugg will conclude his career in education as a Coaler.
    Other than being a father to his two daughters, Bugg said,  “Serving as the leader of this school district has been the greatest honor of my life.”
    Bugg was hired by the Unit 1 Board of Education in 2000 as the first principal in the newly constructed Coal City Middle School. Four years later the board selected him to succeed Dr. Michael Throneburg as superintendent of schools. He has served in his current role the past 12 years.

Art teacher gets an A

Published by admin on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 7:30pm

 

Ready for high school

Published by admin on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 7:28pm

 

Youth theater workshop offered in Coal City

Published by admin on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 7:25pm

Small Town Theatrics, a community theater founded and based in Coal City, will host a youth workshop this summer.
    Students entering fourth to ninth grades are invited to take part in the two-week workshop exploring various aspects of theatrical performance, from acting and vocals, to choreography and set design.
    The workshop will be directed by Jack Micetich, founder of Small Town Theatrics and musical director for Coal City Unit 1 School District. He will be assisted by vocal director Shanan D’Agostino.

Never forgotten

Published by admin on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 7:24pm