•April 1, 2026•
by DM Williamee
On Saturday, April 28th, at building 1225, the annual Easter Marketplace was packed to the rafters with consumers taking advantage of the shopping and socialization opportunity while enjoying the peppy pop music piped throughout. There was a clear sense of community as one walked throughout the market, watching friends and neighbors ask each other for advice on a purchase, chat together, and exchange hugs.
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•April 1, 2026•
Nashville Christian Recording Artists, Adams Voice, will be in concert at Dalton City United Methodist Church, 200 E Freeland Street, Dalton City, on Saturday, April 11th, at 6:00 p.m.
The public is invited to attend a concert by family singing group, Adams Voice, as they share their ministry through music and worship. Their song, “Come Sit on the Porch,” reached #2 on the Christian Music Weekly Chart. They have made appearances on Gaither Homecoming Videos and have performed the National Anthem at NFL, NBA, and Major League Baseball games. A free will offering will be taken.
•April 1, 2026•
Lovington Ambulance offers a $60 one-year membership, which includes two runs to any area hospital. Since they are not-for-profit, they rely on membership and subscriptions to operate. A single membership will cover everyone in your household.
Should you use your allotted two runs, you can purchase another membership, which does not include non-emergency transport, or when an ALS ambulance is needed. Individuals can purchase a membership at the First Community Bank in Lovington or the Bank of Hammond. If you have any questions, contact Steve Fleming at (217) 259-9950. Support your local service by purchasing a membership. The life you save might be your own.
•April 1, 2026•
The Okaw Valley High School Student Council is sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, April 10th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the high school gym at 709 S. St. John Street in Bethany. For an appointment, call 1(800) 733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. By donating at this blood drive, you are helping one or more graduating seniors earn a scholarship.
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On March 19th, Okaw Valley shared their new National Honor Society inductees, pictured Left to Right: Alivia Garvin, Luci Barringer, Aubree McBride, Ames Drollinger, Katie Livingston, Reese Bruns, Braden Montgomery, Parker O’Dell, Kaydence Johnstone, and Sophia Tice. Not pictured: Kate Stauder, Ava Harshman, and Kevin Howard.
•March 25, 2026•
In the Wednesday, March 11 news item on the Lovington Junefest Parade, the date was incorrectly reported. The correct date for the parade is June 13, 2026. We regret the error.
•March 25, 2026•
The newly rebranded Lovington Working Collective (LWC) invited the community of Lovington to its Quarter 1 meeting as it kicked off a new chapter of local impact and collaboration. The event was held on March 10th in the upstairs of the Shawnee Communications Building, located at 111 E State Street in Lovington.
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•March 25, 2026•
by Ariana R. Cherry
The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond School Board continued moving forward with plans for the new high school during its March 18 meeting, approving key financial steps and reviewing ongoing construction preparations.
The board approved a resolution to issue approximately $4.67 million in alternate revenue bonds to support the high school building project. The measure marks another step in financing the district’s long-anticipated facility improvements.
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•March 25, 2026•
State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is announcing that he will hold open office hours from 8:00 a.m. to noon every Friday in Shelbyville to provide residents of the 107th District an opportunity to meet with his team, ask questions, and receive help with state-related issues.
Rep. Halbrook’s legislative staff will be available to assist constituents with concerns about state programs, legislation, or any issues involving state government.
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