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MCHGS Meeting

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•June 14, 2023•

The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will honor the 150th anniversary of the founding of the town of Arthur by holding its June regular meeting at the Arthur Community Room, located at 120 E. Progress in Arthur, Il. on June 15, at 7 p.m. Rob Fustin of Arthur, a descendant of the Warren family, one of the founding families of the town of Arthur, will be interviewed by the society’s president, David Bowers of Lovington. Mr. Fustin will share results of his research about the family’s early years in Arthur. The public is invited to join the society during this special evening of tribute to Arthur’s Sesquicentennial year.

Dairy Farmers Donate Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Milk to Illinois Food Banks

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•June 14, 2023•
Illinois dairy farmers are committed to building up communities experiencing food insecurity. Recognizing the hardships many families are facing, the Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) donated nearly 10,000 pounds of milk, including lactose-free, between two local food banks.
“We know that many families are struggling with food insecurity amid rising prices at the grocery store,” said Don Mackinson, IMPA president. “Everyone deserves access to fresh, nutritious food, which is why Illinois dairy farmers wanted to find a new way to support our communities.” Read More

Multi-County 4-H Horse Show

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•June 14, 2023•
On Saturday, June 17 at 9am the Multi-County 4-H Horse Show will be taking place at the Cumberland County Extension Education Building Association Livestock Facility. This new facility is located at 205 S New York St, Toledo. 4-H members showing horses from Coles, Cumberland, and Moultrie-Douglas will be coming together to learn, compete, and have fun during this event. If you will need an accommodation in order to participate, please contact the Coles County Extension Office at 217-345-7034. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.

Lovington Celebrates 150th Anniversary

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Lovington Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Lovington celebrated their Sesquicentennial on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 with a variety of activities. Friday night the Lovington Alumni banquet was held and the band Identity Crisis played uptown. Saturday’s festivities started with the Fireman’s pancake and sausage breakfast at the Lovington Firehouse followed by a display at the Lovington Library on the history of Lovington provided by the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society. There was also a parade and bags tournament. In the evening at Tom Conn Park there was music, vendors and extreme sports/bounce houses. The Lovington Community Club also had a fish fry and at dusk fireworks lit up the sky above Lovington. The event was sponsored by the Village of Lovington and Lovington Community Club.

Letters to the Editor 6-14-2023

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Dear Editor,
Where were the flags? The City of Sullivan should be ashamed, how disgraceful! Where is your pride to show our honor and remembrance of the soldiers who keep this country free. Thank you to all veterans and those presently serving.

Luella K Hughes Read More

Vacation Bible School

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•June 14, 2023•

Jonathan Creek Christian Church will be holding vacation bible school June 19-23 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The theme is Stellar, Shine Jesus’ Light. New friends, amazing experiments, creative games, super fun snacks, surprising adventures and incredible music.

Bethany Celebration Schedule

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•June 14, 2023•

Friday, June 23
5:00 pm Opening ceremonies, food and craft vendors, inflatables, cake walk
5:30 pm Kids car show, Touch-a-Truck
6:00 pm Dance Studio Showcase, Softball Tournament
6:30 pm Pedal pulls, Princess Meet and Greet
7:00 pm Teen Dance
9:00 pm Identity Crisis (beer tent)
Saturday, June 24
8:00 am We’ve Got Your Six 5K, Softball Tournament
10:30 am Parade
11:00 am Mud Volleyball, inflatables, food and craft vendors, Sally the Clown
12:30 pm Bags tournament (beer tent)
1:00 pm Car Show
2:00 pm Shawn Dawson- Main Stage
3:00 pm Kids games-tennis courts
4:30 pm Sally the Clown Magic Show-Main Stage
5:30 pm Night Moves-Main Stage
Dusk- Fireworks
9:00 pm Jane Doe (beer tent)

Pet Preparedness Month

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•June 14, 2023•
June is Pet Preparedness Month and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security reminds you that a backpack with a few pet preparedness items could make all the difference with safety and comfort in a disaster for your favorite family pets.
“During Pet Preparedness Month, I challenge families to gather pet preparedness items,” said Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “Preparing now will greatly benefit your pets especially during a flood, tornado, or other severe weather.” Read More

State Rep Brad Halbrook Holds Town Hall

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State Rep Brad Halbrook Holds Town Hall
State Rep Brad Halbrook held a town hall discussion to update local residents on the important issues debated and passed in Springfield during the spring session. The town hall was the first of several that he will be holding this month. During the discussion he noted that the budget passed by Governor J.B. Pritzker recently is one of the largest budgets in history at $50.6 billion and will include borrowing over $700 million. Other talking points included the sunset of tax holidays, equal pay act and ethics reform.