Gary Rice
Gary W. Rice, 79, of Lovington, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Sunday April 14, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his family.
Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday April 18, 2024 in the Jonathan Creek Christian Church, Sullivan with Pastor Tim Henderson officiating. Read More
Marjorie Horn
Marjorie ‘Margie’ Horn, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Thursday April 11, 2024 in her residence.
Celebration of Life Services were Monday April 15, 2024 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Rodney Snow officiating. Burial took place in in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Sullivan FFA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770
The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card.
April 22 - Polish Sausage with Sauerkraut, Baby Bakers, Stewed Tomatoes, Fruit, Bread
April 23 - Meatloaf, Au Gratin Potatoes, Creamed Peas, Five Cup Salad, Bread/Roll
April 24 - Chicken Pot Pie, Buttery Lemon, Potatoes, Broccoli Florets, Cherry Fluff, Biscuit
April 25 - Pepper Steak over Rice, Kyoto Vegetables, Warm Apples, Heritage Cole Slaw
April 26 - Chicken Ravioli with Mushroom Sauce, Nantucket Vegetables, Cauliflower, Fresh Fruit
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The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society held their monthly general meeting Thursday April 24 in the Heritage Center. The speaker for the evening was Glenn Austin of Bethany who spoke on a big event for Bethany – The Day Annie Oakley Came to Town.
Students recently attended McTeacher Night at the local McDonald’s and had their names drawn for some incredible prizes. McDonald’s in Sullivan has sponsored McTeacher Night for the last 10 years and donates $1,000 annually to the Sullivan PTO. They have given away a total of $10,000 in cash and $5,000 in prizes over the last 10 years. This year’s winners include Skyla Palmer, Lucy Barringer, Ryan Lawyer, Jayden Troxell, Kiley Dyer, Reagan Crouse, Matt Welch, Curtis Kite, Drew Rogers and Mitchell Hooten. Read More
Photo furnished Okaw Valley High School Prom Court Okaw Valley prom will be held Saturday, April 20 at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. Coronation will take place at 7:15 p.m. Pictured: Front Row: Madison Whitney, Rissa Montgomery, Jade Crockett, Megan Roley. Back Row: Gabe Benning, Gibson Dickens, Dylan Miller, Jacob Morrison.
•April 17, 2024•
Why are children particularly susceptible, and what can parents do about it?
By Angela Hogan
Lead exposure is a serious health concern for children, with potentially devastating consequences. Unfortunately, its exposure in children can occur and accumulate almost undetected.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children at highest risk for lead exposure are typically under age 6, from low-income households, or reside in homes built before 1978.
Based on available data, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) currently recognizes most ZIP codes in Moultrie County as having an increased risk of pediatric lead exposure.
Parents and caregivers should be vigilant for potential sources of lead in their children’s environment. They need to remove or mitigate these exposure sources and know how and when to seek healthcare intervention. Read More
•April 17, 2024•
Tim Uphoff, Findlay HS Class of 1981, has been chosen for the Alumni Wall of Fame. To be nominated the individual must have been a graduate of Bethany, Findlay, or Okaw Valley. Nominations were based on an individual’s contribution to society and community, the betterment of mankind or occupational/endeavor recognition.
Tim will be recognized at the 2024 Okaw Valley Commencement. He joins prior inductees Mike Cohan, Ryan Fitzgerald, Sam Scott, Robert Disney Jr., Rita Florey, Sean Creviston and Brett Robinson.
•April 17, 2024•
“Moultrie Missionaries, Then and Now” will be presented at the Thursday, April 18th meeting of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society at their History Center, 1303 S. Hamilton, Sullivan at 7 pm. Following a brief history of early Christian Missionaries working in pioneer central Illinois, Mike Craig of Sullivan, a modern missionary, will share experiences of the Hearts and Hands Honduras Mission Team during their 30 work and medical mission trips to the same village in Honduras during the last fifteen years. The team has grown to include volunteers from several denominations in the Sullivan and central Illinois area and in Wisconsin. Their new youth ministry is changing young lives both here and in Honduras. All are invited to attend this inspiring story of Moultrie’s Missionaries both past and present.
•April 17, 2024•
The road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville will be closed thru Friday, April 19th and again Monday, April 22nd thru Friday, April 26th. The road will be open for weekend traffic. The closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. However, access to the Dam West Overlook area will continue to be open during this time.
These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the general public while work is being conducted. The closure is a result of a new electric feeder line being installed to the main dam.
The Corps of Engineers recognizes the impact of road closures on the general public and apologizes for any inconveniences it may cause. For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951.
•April 17, 2024•
Bethany Village Wide Rummage Sales will be May 2 - 4. Sign up sheets are available at Village Hall, Marrowbone Library and Casey’s. Deadline to be included in News Progress advertisement will be April 22.