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Recent Obituaries: Carroll Dean Ray

News Progress Posted on February 26, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 26, 2024
Carroll Dean Ray
Carroll Dean Ray, 76, of Bethany, died at 10:16 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024, in St. Joseph Hospital, Tampa, FL.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Celebration of Life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at McMullin-Funeral Home, Bethany, with Pastor Doug Fultz and Pastor Vanessa Patient officiating. Burial will be held in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. In lieu of flowers; memorials are suggested to Okaw Valley FFA or to do something special with your loved ones.

Carroll was born on September 26, 1947; the son of E. Lloyd and Ruby (Cruit) Ray. He grew up on his family farm driving tractors and working with his dad. He graduated from Bethany High School in 1965. He married Sandra Kay Sanner on June 5, 1966, in Bethany; she survives. He worked at Caterpillar, farmed, drove a semi and managed the Bethany Standard Station.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy of Bethany; children, Kathy (Dave) Doty of Bethany, Deana Denton of Wylie, TX, and Sarah (Becca) Ray of Brighton, CO; sisters, Nancy (Max) Fultz and Patti Patient both of Sullivan; grandchildren, Michael (Jessica) Doty, Ashton (Josiah) Davidson, Amelia (David) Jeu, Jefferson Denton, Austin Ray and Ruby Ray; great-grandchildren, Adelyn Doty and Isaiah Doty.

Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, infant child, brother-in-law Gene Patient, son-in-law Jeff Denton and an infant great-grandchild.

Condolences may be offered to the family at

www.mcmullinyoung.com

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Moultrie County Republicans Hold Lincoln Day Brunch 2024

News Progress Posted on February 21, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 21, 2024

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Moultrie County Republicans Hold Lincoln Day Brunch
The Moultrie County Republican held their Lincoln Day brunch on Saturday, February 17. The event was attended by current local officials and board members as well as those running for office in the upcoming primary on March 19. Those that addressed the crowd included both candidates for State Rep in the 107th district: Marsha Webb and Brad Halbrook, State Senator for the 54th District Steve McClure, State Representative for District 101 Chris Miller, Lynn Reed, coroner running for re-election, Tracy Weaver, State’s Attorney running for re-election, Christa Helmuth, Circuit Clerk running for re-election and current county board member Travis Phelps. Pictured are Moultrie County Republicans with State Rep Brad Halbrook and State Representative Chris Miller.

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Homeschool Program at Library Teaches About Beekeeping

News Progress Posted on February 21, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 21, 2024

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Aubrie Payne (left) models a bee suit while assisting Lisa Spracklen who presented on beekeeping to the homeschool program that meets at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library during the school year. Spracklen was also assisted by Cheryl Cribbett.

•February 21, 2024•

by Crystal Reed

The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library had their first guest presenter on Thursday, February 8. According to Children’s Librarian Laura Davison, it was the first time having someone come in and present to the group that was created in the last five years. She continued on to say that the program averages about 20 kids though it varies on the day.  Read More

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Local Girl Scout Troops Selling Cookies

News Progress Posted on February 21, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 21, 2024

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Local Girl Scout Troops Selling Cookies
It’s that time of year again, it’s Girl Scout cookie sales time. Briar Woods and Haley Woods were spotted this past weekend selling cookies at the Sullivan American Legion. Briar is a member of Troop 3087. Troop 3087 is lead by Kim Jones.

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2024 Bethany Celebration Chili Cookoff Held At Bethany American Legion

News Progress Posted on February 21, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 21, 2024

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2024 Bethany Celebration Chili Cookoff Held At Bethany
American Legion
The Bethany Celebration Committee hosted a Chili Cookoff at the Bethany American Legion on Friday, February 16. Winners of this year’s cookoff were: 1st place Traditional: Mark and Judy Seeley, 1st place Spicy: Tim Quinlan, 1st place Unique: Abby Elzy, Crowd Favorite: Kathy Tipsword’s Taco Chili and Hottest Chili: Troy Stockdale. There were 12 chili entries in this year’s contest. Prizes for the winners were engraved wooden spoons and cash prizes. All the proceeds from the event go towards this year’s Bethany Celebration.

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LLC Board of Trustees Seat Open

News Progress Posted on February 21, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 21, 2024

•February 21, 2024•

The Lake Land College Board of Trustees is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Mike Sullivan, Mattoon, at the regular February 12 meeting.

Sullivan was initially elected to the board in 1987. He has served numerous consecutive terms since that time, serving longer than any other trustee in the college’s history. Most recently, he was re-elected to the board in April 2023 for another six-year term.  Read More

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Take Charge of Your Diabetes

News Progress Posted on February 21, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 21, 2024

•February 21, 2024•

Cheri Burcham

Extension Educator

University of Illinois Extension

Although today’s generation of older adults is living longer, healthier lives, 80% of them are living with at least one chronic health condition. Chronic health conditions include diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, COPD and hypertension. Diabetes is one that is on the rise, with 38 million Americans diagnosed as diabetic and 97.6 million Americans age 18 and older diagnosed as pre-diabetic. Diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations. Diabetes is also increasingly being diagnosed in children. Read More

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Maroa-Forsyth Ends Lady Redskins’ Season with Regional Championship Loss

News Progress Posted on February 21, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 21, 2024

•February 21, 2024•

by E. Scott England

When the final buzzer of the regional championship blared inside Sullivan’s gymnasium, the final score showed 52 for the home team and 41 for the visitors. Unfortunately for the number four seed Lady Redskins, the Lady Trojans of Maroa-Forsyth came into the championship game as the number one seed wearing the home jerseys. Read More

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February is Earthquake Awareness Month

News Progress Posted on February 21, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 21, 2024

•February 21, 2024•

The worst earthquake in Illinois history occurred on December 17, 1811, and was so strong that it rang a church bell in a Cairo church in southern Illinois. It also blew smoke, sand, and coal 30 yards into the air and made the Mississippi River flow backward for a moment.

“Not everyone in Illinois realizes that Illinois is susceptible to earthquakes because of the New Madrid Seismic Zone on the border with Missouri and the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone on our border with Indiana,” said Alicia Tate Nadeau, director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). “Each of us need to be prepared for a quake whether it barely affects you and your home or whether it causes major, widespread damage.” Read More

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Obituaries 2-21-2024: Diane Stovall

News Progress Posted on February 21, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 21, 2024

Diane Stovall

Diane Kay Stovall, 79, of Lovington, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More

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“Together, We Give Back to School”



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“Together, We Give Back to School”

Sullivan Elementary School recently received 60 backpacks filled with school supplies through Amazon’s “Together, We Give Back to School” campaign. End of the Line Tackle & Bait, an Amazon delivery partner, nominated Sullivan Elementary for the program, and the school’s submission was selected to receive the donation. Pictured (left to right) are Cameron Martin, Taylor Lilly, James Martin, Marla Martin and Angela McRill following the July 27 delivery.


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