Episodes
Wendy shares family Christmas memories and traditions, and how the holidays transition when we deal with the loss of loved ones.
Published 12/14/23
Bobby Potter grew up in Lawrenceville, Illinois and has been a drummer since he was a young boy. Bobby shares his many exciting experiences portraying Ringo Starr in Beatles tribute band, 1964, the Tribute. As big fan of the Beatles Bobby tells about his fantastic opportunity playing in amazing places like Carnegie Hall.
Published 12/07/23
Ricky Cummings is a retired physical therapist and massage therapist from Urbana. He is working to change the way horse training has existed for decades. He seeks to educate horse owners and trainers and help them relate to horses as sentient beings.
Published 11/30/23
Blake Pierce shares his love of his hometown, Mattoon, Illinois and tells why and how he and his brothers established Warren James Winery. He is very active in many Mattoon civic organizations and also talks about the new sports complex coming to Mattoon.
Published 11/23/23
Pat Monahan, Arcola native and businessman, shares his love and enthusiasm for his hometown. He tells about the origins of Arcola's Lawn Rangers and shares plans for the building of a Broom Palace.
Published 11/16/23
James Aikman, of Aikman Wildlife Adventure, in Arcola, shares how a dream and his faith came together to create the only drive-thru zoo in Illinois.
Published 11/09/23
Kathleen Ruhter, owner of Ruhter Bison, tells of how her ranch raises bison both for market and for conservation efforts.
Published 11/02/23
Joel Baker has been hunting down tips and actual fiberglass giants for the last few years. He gives details of his finds and updates about the new American Giants Museum located on Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois.
Published 10/26/23
Arcola, Illinois mayor, Jesus Garza, tells of coming to the US from Mexico. He owns a well-respected transmission shop and became the first Latino mayor in Arcola. He has won several awards in his first years in office.
Published 10/19/23
Jennifer Roscoe,evening anchor for WCIA Channel 3, shares memories of cherished coworkers, Robert Reese and Dave Benton. She also tells about her story of being adopted and how both families express gratitude.
Published 10/12/23
Wilmer Otto recaps the recent Hochstetler Family Gathering last month. He also shares about the upcoming Home to Harvest event at Illinois Amish Heritage Center.
Published 10/05/23
Sullivan, Illinois ReStore manager, Tara Reed, explains the history of Habitat For Humanity and how ReStores across the country, play a vital part in the funding and building of new homes.
Published 09/28/23
WCIA Meteorologist Jacob Dickey shares his background growing up in Gibson City. He explains how his passions for meteorology, teaching, agriculture and cooking all come together at Channel 3.
Published 09/21/23
Sarah Livesay explains the many facets of Grand Prairie Friends. She tells about the opportunities to be a part of land preservation and the importance of inclusion for all people in the Grand Prairie Friends organization.
Published 09/14/23
Sarah Livesay explains the origin of Grand Prairie Friends and explains conservation efforts through volunteers.
Published 09/07/23
WCIA Channel Morning & Midday anchor, Matthew White, shares his insights about being a journalist and how community involvement can impact his life and that of others.
Published 08/31/23
Angie Miller discusses the 53rd Arcola Broomcorn Festival. She shares insights into planning and executing such a large event and highlights new businesses in Amazing Arcola.
Published 08/24/23
Chris Suerdieck discusses how the Mattoon History Center has grown. He shares how generous donations from the public and untold hours of hard work, have made the history center a must-see for Mattoon residents.
Published 08/17/23
Historian Carolyn Cloyd discusses Dr. Omer Barnes and the Barnes family and shares stories relating to Arcola and Hindsboro, Illinois. She also explains how the Barnes family ties into the Hochstetler family.
Published 08/10/23
Carlos Wyant, creator of the Illinois Weather Facebook page and Facebook groups Illinois Storm Community and What's Up, Illinois discusses their explosive growth.
Published 08/03/23
Meteorologist Kevin Lighty shares insight from his 20 years in the business. He discusses the complexities and difficulties of forecasting the weather.
Published 07/27/23
Genealogist David Kent Coy returns to discuss the upcoming Jacob Hochstetler Family Gathering.
Published 07/20/23
Part 2 Jerry Winters shares about his art gallery in Arthur Illinois and how he has cone to enjoy getting to know the Arthur Amish.
Published 07/13/23
Part 1 Jerry Winters is a retired entertainer who now lives in Arthur, Illinois and owns an art gallery. Jerry shares stories of his past and how he came to embrace Arthur as his home and how he enjoys the Amish.
Published 07/06/23
Local business owner, Ed Yoder, discusses growing up in different Amish communities, before leaving the Amish and moving to the Arthur area.
Published 06/29/23