25 Years Ago This Week

Okaw Recycling System has the participation of Moultrie County and a $100,000 grant to implement recycling in county communities through D&B Refuse.

Owner Steve Loveall explained to the Bethany board that a $3.50 per year fee per person is charged and a central drop off container made available.

1992 proved to be a record year for attendance at The Little Theatre on the Square playing to 23,500 for MainStage performances and 8000 people for children’s theater productions. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, featuring area mayors, drew the highest count playing to 6000 people.

The News Progress looks back to 1942  when rural schools in Moultrie County began consolidating due to declining enrollment. Five districts east of Sullivan merged to form District # 3 which began a model for future consolidation efforts.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.