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Bismarck Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Bismarck, IL.

Results 1 - 20 of 51 in Bismarck, IL

  1. Alcohol in the park worries mayorRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... gave a report on KVCB grants awarded in the village this year. The Women's Club received a grant for $250, and Bismarck-Henning Grade School received a $400 grant for their Discovery garden. Last year, $900 was awarded to village groups from KVCB. ...

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    Related Topix: Vermilion County, IL

  2. Area man keeps Model T memory alive

    Tuesday Jul 15 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    Russell Potter of Bismarck is one of a group across the country who strives to keep the memory of the Model T alive and to honor its contribution to America's history.

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  3. Pit bulls on parade

    Saturday Jul 5 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... out in patriotic bandannas. An animal lover, Starkey said she was walking to support a good cause. James Turner of Bismarck had a spiked collar on Juda, 8, but said that's how he dresses the pit bull for dog shows. "People assume he's a fighting ...

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    Related Topix: Danville, IL, Vermilion County, IL, Dogs, Pets

  4. Board OKs mobile home placementRead the original story

    Friday Jul 4 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... Rag Road. The area has a mixture of new and older houses, including manufactured/mobile homes. The Lappins live in Bismarck and plan to move their mobile home to this site that previously had a manufactured home on it, he said. In other business, ...

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    Related Topix: Danville, IL

  5. Commission to consider mobile home request

    Monday Jun 30 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... homes, in the rural area. One vacant mobile home sits just west of the property. The Lappins live in Bismarck and plan to move their mobile home to this site that previously had a manufactured home on it, he said. Milliken said the Lappins look to ...

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    Related Topix: Danville, IL

  6. Goats can be stubborn critters

    Friday Jun 27 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... first in her class and a blue ribbon to go with it. Also taking part in Thursday's show was Luke Humblet, 16, from Bismarck, who came with 19 goats, two assistants, and took home several blue ribbons and the prize for showmanship. This was his ...

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    Related Topix: Vermilion County, IL, Hoopeston, IL

  7. Volunteers make park brighter

    Monday Jun 23 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    Now that the Woman's Club of Bismarck and other volunteers have worked their magic, the playground at the Bismarck Park is brighter and safer.

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    Related Topix: Vermilion County, IL, Henning, IL

  8. Special team leads critical searches

    Saturday Jun 21 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... when worked into patterns show patterns as to the actions of certain missing subjects. A 19-year-old man, like the Bismarck girls, is more active and may travel farther than most, Fisher said, while small children will tend to not go as far and ...

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    Related Topix: Vermilion County, IL

  9. 8 girls try to attain title of junior miss

    Friday Jun 20 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... Vermilion County Fair. The pageant is at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the grandstand. Candidates are: -- Jordan Arford, 15, Bismarck, daughter of Greg and Omekia Arford, will be a sophomore at Bismarck-Henning High School -- Ellen Dulin, 13, Bismarck, ...

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    Related Topix: Vermilion County, IL, Henning, IL, Hoopeston, IL, Westville, IL

  10. Local girls compete in state pageants

    Jun 16, 2008 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    Three Hoopeston girls and one Bismarck teen are set to challenge all contenders at the Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center in St.

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    Related Topix: Hoopeston, IL, Illinois

  11. Stray cats content with loving ownersRead the original story

    Jun 13, 2008 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... week. To clarify some information about him, the dog is being boarded - not fostered - at River Road Kennel near Bismarck. He's 5-6 years old and loves people. He's recovering from heartworm treatment. If you're interested in adopting him, contact ...

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  12. Snafu extends Drivin' the Dixie

    Jun 6, 2008 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... Friday night Summer sounds concert and Saturday's regular Farmer's Market, both held in downtown's Temple Plaza. Bismarck continues on June 14 the tradition of community rummage sales. The Old Pleasant View Church will be a place where drivers can ...

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    Related Topix: Illinois, Rossville, IL, Danville, IL, Vermilion County, IL

  13. Covington teachers leave their markRead the original story

    Jun 5, 2008 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... horses. "It's something I've wanted to do for a long time." Hacquet, who lives south of Covington, and Marion of Bismarck, Ill., both plan to travel. Marion also wants to do some work around his house. "I'm going to read the books I've always wanted ...

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    Related Topix: Indianapolis Metro

  14. Area children read up American Indians

    May 30, 2008 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... said. "Kids comment that they're like super heroes. They identify with their traditions." Natasha Shelton, the Bismarck mother of two young children, thought the summer reading program's American Indian focus was a great idea. "I'm one-eighth Native ...

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    Related Topix: Family, Kids, Vermilion County, IL, Libraries

  15. Bismarck OKs spending fuel tax funds

    May 21, 2008 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    The Bismarck Village Board approved $33,745 in Motor Fuel Tax spending at its meeting on Tuesday night.

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  16. Owners to show off antique beautiesRead the original story

    May 14, 2008 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... in Champaign; the TV will be used as a monitor for communication for the deaf. The TV stand was donated to the Bismarck United Methodist Church. The club also has made donations of $250 each to: the Salvation Army, Big Brothers Big Sisters of ...

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    Related Topix: Alvin, IL, Westville, IL, Danville, IL

  17. Let's put black dogs in spotlightRead the original story

    Apr 25, 2008 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... She's a sweet pit bull mix who's only about 6 months old. She's being housed at River Road Boarding Kennel near Bismarck because the Vermilion County Animal Shelter is full. Roxie has unusual markings - a brindle coat with spots, almost like an ...

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    Related Topix: Danville, IL, Vermilion County, IL

  18. Sewer project moves forward

    Apr 25, 2008 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    A handful of Bismarck residents and village officials attended a public hearing on Thursday night to hear details on the proposed wastewater system for the village.

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    Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, United States Department of Agriculture, US News

  19. Quake shakes up residentsRead the original story

    Apr 18, 2008 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    ... doors were briefly affected." Area residents seemed to take the earthquake in stride. Rick Moore woke up in his Bismarck mobile home when things started shaking. "The walls were moving back and forth," Moore said. "I thought it was a strong wind. ...

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    Related Topix: Evansville, IN, Indianapolis Metro

  20. Bismarck plans improvements

    Apr 16, 2008 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

    The Bismarck Village Board approved a resolution for proposed improvements to Wilson Lane.

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