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A Look Back…

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2023 by webmasterDecember 20, 2023

2013 

The Lovington Housewalk, an event that had not been held in more than five years was held. The walk which formerly benefitted Lovington High School had its proceeds going to support the Relay for Life, a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society that year. The event had a steady stream of visitors to the six homes included in the walk. The one day event raised $800.

The First Christian Church of Sullivan quilters Sunday School class made small quilts that were given to the Sullivan Police Department, who provided them to children who had been uprooted from his or her familiar surroundings and taken to the police department until child services could take over. The quilts were given to the children and they were theirs to keep.  Read More

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Visiting with Santa in Lovington

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2023 by webmasterDecember 20, 2023

photo by Crystal Reed
Visiting with Santa
Willow Tipton visits with Santa during Breakfast with Santa held in Lovington on December 16. The breakfast was put on by the Lovington Park Board.

photo by Crystal Reed
Breakfast with Santa
Magnolia McDaniel is fascinated with Santa’s beard at the Breakfast with Santa held in Lovington. The event included breakfast and time to pose for photos with Santa and give him your wishlist.

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IGA Delivers Hams to Moultrie County Food Pantry 2023

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2023 by webmasterDecember 20, 2023

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IGA Delivers Hams to Moultrie County Food Pantry
The IGA meat department delivered 115 hams to the C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Food Pantry on Monday, December 18. The hams were donated anonymously. The hams are given to local individuals who also receive a gift card to help them pay for the rest of their Christmas dinner.

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County Board Approves Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2023 by webmasterDecember 20, 2023

•December 20, 2023•

by Crystal Reed

The Moultrie County Board held a regular meeting Thursday, December 14, at the Moultrie County Courthouse. County Board members Kenny Graven and Billy Voyles were absent. The board approved the Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The total levy is $2,602,843.00. Board members Scott Buxton and Aaron Wilhelm voted no.

Wilhelm explained his reason for being a no vote, saying he has been a no vote through the process because he made a promise when he was running for office that he wouldn’t vote for any kind of tax increases. “I’m going to stand by my vote this year,” he said. “I made that commitment before I had a true understanding of how taxation worked at the local level.” Read More

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MCHGS Receives Holocaust Pillar Award

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2023 by webmasterDecember 20, 2023

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Pam Wood, History Center Museum Director, holds the plaque that the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society received recently for hosting “The Auschwitz Experience in the Art of Prisoners” in May.

•December 20, 2023•

by Crystal Reed

The Moultrie County Historical Society recently received the Holocaust Pillar Award from the Holocaust Education Center and the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation. The award was presented to Pam Wood, History Center Museum Director, on behalf of the society. The award was in recognition of the special exhibit “The Auschwitz Experience in the Art of Prisoners” which was hosted by the History Center in May. Read More

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Summer Employment Available

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2023 by webmasterDecember 20, 2023

•December 20, 2023•

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is looking for qualified candidates to fill student vacancies for the 2024 summer recreation season. Lake Shelbyville offers a great work experience opportunity for those students who plan to make a career in biological sciences, outdoor recreation, or law enforcement.

Temporary student positions are available for graduating seniors and college students at the GS-02 level. These positions are available in Interpretive Services, Visitor Assistance, Facility/Grounds Maintenance, Environmental Stewardship, and Administration with an hourly rate around $15.30 and a 40 hour per week work schedule during the summer term. Candidates may be required to work a combination of days, nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.

Basic Requirements and Qualifications:

Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school, at a qualifying educational institution on a half-time or full-time basis pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate

Minimum education requirement of high school diploma or GED

Good academic standing with a cumulative 2.0 grade point average

Transcripts and proof of enrollment/acceptance letter

Detailed resume showing eligibility for this position

Required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement

Temporary Student Position(s): Announcement closes January 15, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: RGCE237744007874PI

Job Announcements are available online at www.usajobs.gov under the job announcement number. Applicants must create a USAjobs account, build a profile, and create a resume.  The job announcements can be located by entering the announcement number into the “keyword” search query on the homepage. Applicants are strongly encouraged to call the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217)774-3951 extension 0 for any questions or assistance in applying for these positions.

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Moore Named to Honor Roll

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2023 by webmasterDecember 20, 2023

•December 20, 2023•

Brady Moore of Lovington has been named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll at University of Mississippi Ole Miss. He is a graduate of the ALAH Class of 2023.

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Early Deadlines

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2023 by webmasterDecember 20, 2023

•December 20, 2023•

The Moultrie County News Progress will have early deadlines for the Wednesday, December 27 and Wednesday, January 3 papers. Early deadlines for the December 27 paper will be Noon on Friday, December 22. Early deadlines for the January 3 paper will be Noon on Friday, December 29.

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Recent Obituaries: Pamela Rives Guyot

News Progress Posted on December 18, 2023 by webmasterDecember 18, 2023
Pamela Rives Guyot
Pamela Rives Guyot, 81, of Sullivan, passed away 4:45 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Bjornbak officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan First Baptist Church or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Mrs. Guyot was born August 19, 1942 in Cairo, Illinois, the daughter of Charles E. and Guelda M. Glabb Rives. Pam graduated from Southern Illinois University/Carbondale with a BS in Business Education. She then graduated from the University of Illinois/Champaign-Urbana with a MEd in Business Education. Pam started her working career as a High School Business teacher at Herrick HS, Noble HS and Onarga HS. She was an instructor at Lake Land College, Mattoon and Job Retraining Services. She was a Computer/Industrial Production Liaison for Homeshield Industries and worked for several local attorneys during tax season. She retired from the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk’s office as Deputy Circuit Clerk. Pam was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sullivan where she served as Trustee secretary, Financial Secretary, Memorial Fund Treasurer and former Sunday school/youth group teacher. Pam was a long time member of the Moultrie County Home Extension and was an avid flower gardener. Pam married Ben Guyot on November 18, 1967 at St. Louis, Missouri.
Survivors include her husband Ben; sons Trenton (Sue) Guyot of Webster Groves, Missouri and Brett (Leslie) Guyot of Sullivan; grandchildren Audrey Guyot, Andrew Guyot and Charles Guyot.
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Recent Obituaries: Barbara Ann Neuhauser

News Progress Posted on December 14, 2023 by webmasterDecember 14, 2023
Barbara Ann Neuhauser
Barbara Ann Neuhauser, 56, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 2:36 a.m. Wednesday December 13, 2023 in her residence.
Rite of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday December 18, 2023 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 4 - 6 p.m. Sunday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Rite of Committal and Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan High School Girls Basketball or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Barb was born December 2, 1967 in Decatur, the daughter of Carl G. and Dorothy Dean Kutz.
Barb enjoyed going to all her girls sports events and supporting their dreams, going to coffee outings and thrifting. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She married John C. Neuhauser on October 20, 1990 in Sullivan.
Surviving are her husband John of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughters Paige Leigh Neuhauser of Knoxville, Tennessee and Emily Ann Neuhauser of Augusta, Georgia; sisters Jennie (Gary) Houk of North Ft. Myers, Florida, Lori (Marty) Harbaugh of Sullivan and Sue (Will) Frick of Panama City, Florida; mother-in-law Patricia Neuhauser of Sullivan; sister-in-law Chris (Steve) Davidson of Aurora and brother-in-law Dan (Michelle) Neuhauser of Tolono.
She was preceded in death by her parents, father-in- law J. Calvin Neuhauser, III and her fur baby Milo.
Barb dedicated her life to her two girls and supporting her husband. She was a loving, selfless, caring, beautiful soul. She had a strong faith and the most positive outlook on life that inspired others.
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The Autumn pumpkin harvest is underway as evident in this field east of Sullivan near Cooks Mills two Sundays ago.


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