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Arthur Area Art Council to Promote Artists Through “Artist of the Month Program”

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•August 23, 2023•

by Ariana R. Cherry

At their meeting on Tuesday, August 8, members of The Arthur Area Arts Council spoke about starting an “Artists of the Month” program and creating opportunities to partner with local business owners in downtown Arthur who might be interested in displaying art. 

They will begin by putting out a “call for artists” via local news outlets and social media. Any age will be eligible for artist of the month. Their plan is to help get local artists’ names out in the community while also helping support local businesses and organizations in the area. If the council is able to find businesses who are willing to partner with them, the art from the individual who is named “artist of the month” will be showcased in that particular business which will get promotions throughout the month. Artist Don Chambers also offered the possibility of adding the business in the background of his comics that he publishes in the newspaper for added exposure as well. Read More

Moultrie County Sheriff Makes Arrest Related to Scam 

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•August 23, 2023•

On Friday, August 18, 2023, the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations and the Lovington Police Department, arrested Kaushal S. Patel, age 30, of Oaklawn, Illinois, for the felony offense of theft by deception.

The Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a resident receiving multiple phone calls from an unknown caller. Read More

Illinois Deer Donation Program Hosting Food Pantry Summit

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•August 23, 2023•

The Illinois Deer Donation Program is excited to offer a Food Pantry Summit on Wednesday, September 13 from 9am-3pm at the Lake Land College Foundation & Alumni Center in Mattoon, IL. Extension will be offering training on food safety, the relationship of trauma in food, and food dignity. Sessions will include information about the Illinois Deer Donation Program and how to become a partnering pantry to receive ground venison for your pantry guests. Food handlers training with certificate will be offered free of charge. Read More

Back to School is About Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Readiness, and Vital Digital Technology

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•August 23, 2023•

In the coming days, students across Illinois will venture back into the classroom. That’s why this month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), along with local Emergency Management Agencies, are highlighting resources and tips to help students better prepare for their return to the classroom.

Whether you have a new kindergartener, or are a 5th year super senior in college, there are helpful resources available for students of all ages to keep them safe in the classroom throughout the school year. Read More

Honor Blood Drive

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•August 23, 2023•

A blood drive in honor of Jodi Phelps will be held on Saturday, September 9 from 8 am to 2 pm in the main room at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain in Sullivan. Jodi has received more than 500 units of blood as she fights leukemia, diabetes, congestive heart failure and kidney failure. She wants others to know just how much of a difference donated blood products can make in someone’s life. To schedule an appointment call (217) 460-7651 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code Sullivan.

BASO Main Street Car Show 2023

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•August 23, 2023•

BASO Main Street Car Show

BASO held their Main Street Car Show in downtown Bethany on Saturday, August 19. There were a wide variety of vehicles on display from more recent models to classics and everything in between. The Bethany First United Methodist had an ice cream social during the car show that included homemade pie and ice cream and The Okaw Valley Band Boosters sold walking tacos to support the Marching Timberwolves.

Lake Shelbyville Tree Stand Permits now Available for Deer Season

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•August 23, 2023•

Lake Shelbyville‘s Tree Stand Policy for this year will remain the same as it was last season. The policy allows hunters to leave one stand up for the season (“Seasonal Tree Stand”) and/or utilize up to two “Roving” stands that can be left up during archery season for a period not to exceed a break in use greater than 72 hours – the length of a 3 day weekend. Seasonal tree stands may be placed 2 weeks prior to archery season and must be removed within 2 weeks of archery season ending. Archery season runs from October 1, 2023 - January 14, 2024. Read More

126th Windsor Harvest Picnic Held

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•August 23, 2023•

The 126th Windsor Harvest Picnic was held Thursday, August 17 to Saturday, August 19. Thursdays activities included a pork chop dinner by the Windsor Harvest Picnic, Methodist Church ice cream social and music by Family Worship Center Band and Jake Hoult and Mikayla Joy. Fridays activities included a fish dinner, a patriotic opening and music by Jerrod Niemann. On Saturday, the day started with a breakfast by Windsor FFA, A 5K run and pedal tractor pull. In the afternoon the Molly Vasquez Memorial Parade was held with the theme “A Family Tradition.” That evening there was a dinner and homemade desserts by W.H.A.T. Music that evening was Allie Keck and Exile. Instead of a carnival this year there were inflatables.

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Cruise Night on the Square

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•August 23, 2023•

The Sullivan Street Machines Association will host Cruise Night on the Square in Sullivan on Saturday, September 2 starting at 3 pm. Registration is only $15. All makes, models and years are welcome. Dash plaques for the first 100 registered, goodie bags and cruise route. Over $1,500 in door prizes. Free popcorn will be provided by Boy Scout Troop 39. There will be live music by Stone Blue starting at 6 pm. For more information call 217-460-0826, 217-273-8487 or visit www.facebook.com/sullivansma.