Regional Media Podcast Network

A casual conversation about the Maryville Fire Department, what they do, the equipment and their new ladder truck.

Melinda stopped by to review some previous community events, and talk about a few fun fall activities coming up in Rock Falls.

Brenda Wheeler is a Program Manager from Lettuce Dream,  Which Grows hydroponic lettuce and sells it to local retailers then uses the money to place mentally and physically challenged adults in jobs in the local community.

The Henry and Stark County Health Department is set to hold a series of drive thru Flu Clinics next week. RaeAnn Tucker with the Henry and Stark County Health Department joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to let everyone know where to go for their flu shot clinic and how to be best prepared for their drive thru flu shot. 

GENESEO:      Tuesday, October 3rd from 11:00am-1:00pm, Geneseo Moose Lodge Parking Lot, 1025 S. State St.ALPHA:   Thursday, October 5th from 11:00am-1:00pm, Oxford American Legion Parking Lot, 211 W. A St.TOULON:     Monday, October 9th from 11:00am-1:00pm, Stark County Junior High School New Parking Lot, 402 S. Franklin St.KEWANEE: Thursday, October 12th from 11:00am-1:00pm, Henry & Stark County Health Department’s West Parking Lot, 110 N. Burr Blvd.

Ruth Kapacinskas, President of the Kewanee Education Association, joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Thursday morning to discuss the state of negotiations between the Kewanee School District and the KEA. The KEA President talked about what the KEA hopes to accomplish in negotiations with the Kewanee School District, why the KEA staged informational pickets outside the school district office and the High School and how the KEA sees pay structure versus how the Kewanee School District views it and why it matters.

About Your Health with Joan Hermes, Executive Director of the CGH Health Foundation, and Delicious Designs event Co-Chairs Meghan Edwards and Lindsey Pistole. Meghan is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with Bi-County SpecialEducation

Galva Mayor Rich Volkert spoke with Wake Up Tri-Counties on Wednesday morning. The Mayor was on hand to wrap-up Monday's Galva City Council Meeting. During the meeting, the City Council heard from Hometown Consulting about ways the City of Galva can expand and support local businesses. Plans were approved to sell a Police Interceptor that is no longer in use by the City. And, organizers of the Galva Freedom Fest talked about their fundraising efforts getting underway once again with strong community support.

Third Grader Olivia Westefer gives us The Good News about National Chocolate Milk Day!

Coach Webb talks about last week's shutout of the Cameron Dragons on Homecoming 21-0, and this weeks game @ Benton!