•August 27, 2025•
Mid-Illinois Senior Services is now scheduling appointments for Medicare Part D enrollments. Open Enrollment is October 15th through December 7th. During this period, those with Medicare can renew their current prescription drug coverage, compare it with available plans, and possibly save money.
Call (217) 728-8521 to schedule your appointment.
•August 27, 2025•
The Moultrie County News Progress will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of the Labor Day holiday weekend. All advertising and news items are due by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30th.
•August 20, 2025•
DM Williamee
This year’s 128th (a most impressive number) Windsor Harvest Picnic drew crowds to the small community, despite ongoing record-high temperatures. Beginning on August 14th, the 3-day fete included events such as dinners, ice-cream socials, live musical performances from the Kentucky Headhunters and tribute band Fleetwood Gold, auctions, a 5k run, pedal tractor pulls, Bessie Bingo (sponsored by Windsor’s FFA chapter), inflatables (brought by 25/8 Extreme), ‘Little Miss Harvest’ picnic, and of course, a parade.
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•August 20, 2025•
Sarah Bush Lincoln Healthy Communities raised a record $17,325 for the SBL Dental Program from the 2025 Races for all Paces. The SBL Dental Program provides preventive and restorative care for children throughout the area. A dental team visits schools to provide preventive care, while restorative care is provided in the dental clinic at 225 Richmond Avenue East, Suite B, in Mattoon. Volunteer dentists are key partners in the program, providing restorative care in their clinics for children who need additional or further extensive care.
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•August 20, 2025•
University of Illinois Extension is now offering an accessible, self-paced online course designed specifically for food handlers working in non-restaurant settings across Illinois. The Illinois Food Handler Training course equips staff and volunteers with the essential knowledge to ensure food safety from storage and preparation to cleaning and sanitizing.
This training is ideal for individuals who handle food in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, licensed day care centers, retail food stores, and other non-restaurant facilities. It fulfills the Illinois Department of Public Health’s requirements for non-restaurant food handlers and plays a critical role in preventing foodborne illness and protecting public health.
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•August 20, 2025•
by Sharon Barricklow
Residents of Sullivan will have a new way to receive community notifications and report problems, including non-working streetlights and water main breaks, with a new community “app” the council approved Monday night.
City Treasurer Kassie Waggoner brought the proposal to sign a contract with textMyGov.com to provide services to the city for three years for $5,000, with a $2,500 setup cost. Waggoner learned of the program at a meeting of Illinois Municipal League treasurers earlier this year. Considering the problems facing area communities after the recent Lake Mattoon algae bloom, Waggoner said the app, which allows up to 50,000 text messages each year, could allow the city to reach a majority of citizens very quickly in a similar emergency, and also provide an outlet for them to report issues to the city.
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•August 20, 2025•
On Tuesday, August 5, the Mid-Illinois Senior Services hosted their monthly ‘Dine with a Doc’, and their guest was Kishor ‘Kris’ Thorpe, PT, MDT from Savoy Therapy. Thorpe is a graduate of Physical Therapy in 2003 from the world-renowned Christian Medical College. He has also undergone additional specialized training, including McKenzie Certification, LSVT, FCE evaluations, and Certified Aging In Place (CAPS). Savoy Therapy supports Senior Education Ministries and is a key 2025 supporter.
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•August 20, 2025•
by Angela Hogan, R.N.
MSPH, Administrator of the Moultrie County Health Department
The WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) connects women, children, and seniors with fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs through participating farmers’ markets. The program operates during the summer months until September 30, 2025. Eligible participants can enjoy healthy, seasonal produce while supporting local farmers.
What is the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program? The FMNP is a statewide initiative with two main goals. First, to improve nutrition for women, children, and seniors: Participants receive coupons to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from authorized farmers’ market vendors. Second, to support local farmers and family farms. The program increases sales at farmers’ markets, encouraging growth and diversity in Illinois agriculture.
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•August 20, 2025•
Kala Cesar and Jeannie Ruppert attended the Psi Iota Xi National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 27th through 29th. The theme for the convention was “Share the Past, Experience our Future,” which celebrated the accomplishments of the Psi Iota Xi, led by Mickie Hansen, National President.
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