1966

First place for sports coverage in the annual Illinois Press Association newspaper contest was won by The Moultrie County News. In addition to the first place award for sports, the News also was cited for Best Classified Page, Best Photography, and Best Typography & Makeup.

A 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan was $1,425 at Tom West, Inc. in Sullivan.

Getting their Bingo Bucks at the Moultrie County News office was Wilma Reedy, Darlene Standerfer, Darlene Burgess and Wilson Mummell. The four winners shared $100 in prize money. The winning cards came from Ken’s Food Stores and Hezzy’s Drive Inn.

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