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Lehmans exhibit Reserve Champion pair
Rhett and Ellie Lehman, of Sullivan, recently exhibited the Reserve Champion Cow-Calf Pair at the Illinois Junior Hereford Preview Show with Perks Cato 5049 Cady 1124 and her January 2024 bull calf RL JEL 1124 201 Silver Oak 402. Rhett and Ellie are the children of Jamie and Erica Lehman.
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From virtual Texas Hold ‘Em to organizational communication and wildlife resource management, members of the Lake Land College Honors Program have been conducting undergraduate research this year in a variety of topics. Several Honors Program students recently presented their findings at the annual honors luncheon where they were also recognized for their achievements. There were six members of the Honors Program this year, including Adriene Lane, a speech communication major from Sullivan who graduated from Okaw Valley in 2013.
Roger Bragg and Jon England, owners of Sullivan EK Petroleum, do their share when it comes to giving back to the community. According to the two owners, since 2012, EK has donated over $6,000 to scholarship funds for local schools by donating a penny per gallon of gas. The company has also supported the Sullivan athletic fund through events such as the Three for Three Point Challenge where $3 is donated for every three-point shot made. Read More
Mark Titus
Mark E. Titus, 73, of Chesapeake, Virginia, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 1:10 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Pana Health and Rehab Center, Pana, Illinois. Read More
Gary Robinson
Gary K. Robinson, 78, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:00 a.m. Monday May 6, 2024 with his family surrounding him at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Read More
•June 26, 2024•
The annual Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Fair is set to showcase the talents and dedication of local 4-H members with a series of events taking place June 30, July 9, and July 10. This year’s fair features a diverse lineup, including general project displays and livestock shows, culminating in a special Ag Day celebration. The fair will be held at various locations, including the Arthur United Methodist Church and the Moultrie-Douglas County Fairgrounds.
June 30: General Projects Show
The fair kicks off with the General Projects Show at the Arthur United Methodist Church. Registration begins at 2:00 p.m., and the show starts at 2:30. The show welcomes over fifty 4-H members bringing their projects to be judged. The projects showcase the knowledge, growth, and challenge the youth endured to produce something they are proud of. At the General Projects show, members will be judged in a conference style hoping to be selected to show their projects at the Illinois State Fair. Read More
•June 26, 2024•
Moultrie County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2020 and mobile homes that were delinquent for 2021 and prior real estate taxes. The County, as Trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate and mobile homes obtained to the public. They will offer approximately four real estate items and three mobile home items through a sealed bid auction sale. All sealed written bids must be in the Moultrie County Treasurer’s Office located in the Moultrie County Courthouse, 10 S. Main Street, Suite 10, Sullivan, no later than the close of business on July 5, 2024. All online bids must be submitted via www.iltaxsalebids.com no later than the close of business on July 5, 2024.
The sale of these lots and mobile homes should be a major benefit to both the Taxing Districts and the neighboring property owners. This sale will place the real estate and mobile homes into the hands of individuals who have an interest in owning them. The County, as Trustee, hopes that these new owners will both maintain the property and the mobile homes and keep the taxes paid. By eliminating abandoned properties, the appearance of the neighborhood should improve, and the value of adjoining properties should increase.
The required minimum bid on real estate is $826.00, and on mobile homes is $915.00. All items will be sold to the highest sealed bid received on or before July 5, 2024. Complete bidder’s packets and sale catalogs are now available at the Moultrie County Treasurer’s Office or online at www.iltaxsale.com.
For further sale information, contact the Auction Sale Department of the Moultrie County Tax Agent’s Office. The telephone number is 1-800-248-2850 or 618-656-5744 or visit us at www.iltaxsale.com. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Fridays.
•June 26, 2024•
Lovington First Church of God, 301 N State, Lovington, will have the Lesters in concert June 28 at 7p.m. The public is invited. A free will offering will be taken.
•June 26, 2024•
A pork chop dinner will be served on Saturday, July 6 at the United Methodist Church fellowship hall in Hammond. Serving time is 4:30-7 p.m. and a meal including a pork chop sandwich, baked beans, chips, dessert and drink is $10. Take-outs and family rates are also available. The church is located at 3rd and D Streets.
•June 26, 2024•
Soyland Access to Independent Living, SAIL, is hosting a Transportation and Benefit Access Application Workshop on Tuesday, July 2 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at the Shelby County Senior Center, 325 E. North 9th St., Shelbyville. The presenters are Nathan Nichols, Central Illinois Public Transportation, CIPT and Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator, speaking on the Benefits Access Application (BAA).
The workshop is free, reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator, at 774-4322.
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Lovington VBS
The annual Lovington Vacation Bible school was held June 12-15. The Thursday and Friday evening sessions were held in the fellowship hall of Lovington Christian Church and the Saturday session was held at the Thomas Conn Park. There were 20 children on Thursday 27 on Friday and 31 on Saturday. The theme was based on a TV station, WBIBLE, and the Bible stories were presented as the evening news. The lessons for all three sessions were based on FAITH + ACTION = MIRACLES.
The children participated in arts and crafts, ate lots of good food including ice cream and had a great time. The staff of Lovington VBS waants to thank the community for sending their children to learn about miracles in the Bible. Meals were provided at each session.
