•January 24, 2024•
Kennedy Bateman of Mattoon made the fall 2023 dean’s list at Missouri State University. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
•January 24, 2024•
Lakeview College of Nursing (LCN) recognizes students who have recently received academic degrees. Area students who have graduated from the program include the following:
Dakota Clayton of Sullivan. Clayton graduated Cum Laude from the Charleston Campus of LCN. Clayton received the College’s prestigious Charline Grygiel award. This award is given to the graduate from each campus who stands out as a leader and most exemplifies the values of Lakeview College of Nursing: adaptability, caring, excellence, integrity, and service. Clayton is a 2015 graduate of Sullivan High School in Sullivan. He graduated from University of Illinois in Urbana in 2020. He is the son of George and Tammy Clayton of Sullivan.
Zachary Lensink of Mattoon. Lensink graduated from the Charleston Campus of LCN. Lensink is a 2016 graduate of Mattoon High School in Mattoon. He graduated from Lake Land College in Mattoon in 2017 and from University of Illinois in Urbana in 2020. He is the son of Scott and Michele Lensink of Chicago. He is married to Kyler Lensink of Midland, Texas.
Lakeview College of Nursing offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree. It is a single-purpose, private institution that has specialized in nursing education in the Danville, IL, area since 1894. Lakeview began offering the program in Charleston, IL, in the fall of 2001.
•January 24, 2024•
Bingo every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks available for purchase.
•January 24, 2024•
The Sullivan Area Ministerial Association will be holding an open house event at Sweet Vail on Wednesday, February 7 from 9:30 to 11:00 am. During the open house, attendees will have the chance to meet the pastors, hear about the work being done by local churches and ask questions to members of the Ministerial Association. Light snacks will be provided.
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Annual Hoop Shoot
Charleston Elks Lodge #623 hosted their annual Hoop Shoot on Saturday Jan. 13th. The Hoop Shoot is a Free Throw shooting Contest for Boys and Girls from ages 8 to 13. Five Local Winners will be advancing to the District competition in Tolono January 21st. Winners there will advance to State competition at Decatur on Feb. 17th. The winners representing the Charleston Elks Lodge in their age divisions are, 8-9 yr. old Girls Amelia Edwards from Westfield, 8-9 Boys Luke Biggs from Arcola, 10-11 Boys Nate Blaudow from Arthur, 12-13 Girls Kiley Grooms from Sullivan and 12-13 Boys Will Biggs from Arcola. The Charleston Elks would like to thank all who participated and helped to promote this years Hoop Shoot Contest.
Pictured from left are Luke Biggs, Kiley Grooms, Will Biggs, Nate Blaudow, Amelia Edwards.
•January 17, 2024•
by Crystal Reed
The Moultrie County Board met on Thursday, January 11. Under the planning and zoning committee was an amendment to zoning ordinance 77-1 relating to Manufactured Homes in the unincorporated parts of Moultrie County. According to Kristi Hart, Planning and Zoning Director for Moultrie County, they all currently require a special use permit, but the amendment adds a definition of manufactured home which is in line with the assessors office so they are consistent as well as making them a permitted use in the Ag district if they meet 6 requirements. Read More
•January 17, 2024•
Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity is now taking applications for two Habitat homes, one is a new build and the other is in need of some rehab before being occupied. Note the home in need of rehab will need paint and flooring but those interested will still need to put in hours on the home. Applications for homes can be picked up at the ReStore in Sullivan or at the Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity located a 8 S. Washington St, Suite 102 in Sullivan. Applications must be returned by Wednesday, January 31. If you need additional information contact their office at 217-728-7386.
•January 17, 2024•
By Ileana Saveley
Social Security District
Manager in Decatur, IL
When your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their financial future – especially if they need additional care into adulthood. Here are 5 things that may help you prepare for this milestone:
1. Health and Welfare Decision-making
When your child legally becomes an adult, you can no longer make certain decisions for them about their health and welfare. However, you can stay involved through:
· A Representative Payee: Social Security will determine who best serves as a Representative Payee for your child’s benefits. To learn more about the Representative Payee program, read our webpage at www.ssa.gov/payee/index.htm. Read More
Mary Edmonds-Cazel
Mary Emily Edmonds-Cazel, 78, of Smyrna, Tenn.. passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born in Decatur, Illinois to James Dale Edmonds and Mary Emily Lewis She was preceded in death by brothers, James David Edmonds (Edna), Steven Kent Edmonds (Jane) and sister Barbara Roseanne Kerr . Read More
photo by Crystal Reed
Maggie Patient and Eden Hagerman during the Electric Guitar class at OVMS. These explore courses let students learn about everything from foreign language to art and podcasts.
•January 17, 2024•
by Crystal Reed
Okaw Valley Middle School students have the opportunity to learn guitar, design their own comics, learn how to sew and basic concepts of digital photography during their regular school day. The Explore program is in it’s third year at the school. According to OVMS Principal Ross Forlines when the school started to offer the classes there were not as many offerings available to students.
Prior to the Explore courses there were only three electives - Spanish, Ag and Band and that was only for eighth grade students. Currently there are thirteen offerings for grades 6-8 and two offerings that are eighth grade only. Read More