Adam Loker, recent Wayne City High School graduate and member of the Wayne City FFA Chapter, was elected State FFA President yesterday at the State FFA Convention. He was Section 23 President this past year and graduated as a co-valedictorian from Wayne City in May. Per ilaged.org, he is the first major state officer from Wayne City in the current FFA structure. The Wayne County Board met last night and heard from County Highway Engineer Dennis Seidel, who said a team from IDOT had concluded a site visit at the intersection of Enterprise Road and Route 161. He believes they will recommend a four-way stop with a hanging-pendulum style stop light, and he anticipates a detailed report from IDOT in the near future. Former State Senator Paul Schimpf is one of three announced Republican candidates for governor, and he says he will back to the best of his ability whichever candidate wins that primary should he lose. However, he does believe he is the best choice to unite a "fractured&quo
Airline pilots switch from runways to railways
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only idled thousands of airplanes but likely as many pilots. Around the world, some have traded a seat in the cockpit for one on the rails, as train drivers are desperately needed.
The situation for global aviation, and especially for airline pilots, continues to be precarious. So far this month, in Europe alone a third of all commercial passenger planes have remained firmly grounded. German flagship carrier Lufthansa announced on May 4 that it operated 81% less flights than on the same day in 2019. And most of the 306 flights were exclusively for cargo.
The Wayne County Board met last night and heard an update from County Highway Engineer Dennis Seidel about possible safety measures at the intersection of Enterprise Road and Route 161. He said he has met with various entities about possibilities, including implementing a four-way stop, but he doesn’t want to create another problem while attempting to fix another, as sight distance is key in placing stop signs. He anticipates more information in the next week. At the conclusion of the meeting, Royce Carter announced he would resign from the board, effective immediately, as he has moved out of the area. He thanked fellow board members, office holders, and voters for their trust and cooperation over the years, and a reception was held in his honor.
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