Prescribed burn in Normal on Thursday

Residents may see smoke near Odem, IH 37 from prescribed burn happening at Nueces Delta Preserve

A prescribed burn at the Nueces Delta Preserve is prompting concerns from residents in the Odem area. According to the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries program staff, a licensed contractor is conducting a prescribed burn at the preserve.The prescribed burn began this morning around 10 a.m. and should be complete by the end of the day. Officials say the Nueces Delta Preserve is roughly 13 acres of marsh habitat, and the prescribed burns help resto…

Prescribed burn in Normal on Thursday

NORMAL, Ill (WMBD) -- The town of Normal is letting residents know of prescribed burns Thursday. In a post on the town's Facebook page, they said a contracted company is helping to maintain creek beds and other naturalized areas by burning the vegetation. "A company contracted with the Town of Normal to help maintain creek beds and other naturalized areas is conducting a prescribed burn today (Thursday, March 13) Towanda to Linden, Shelbourne an…