•March 15, 2023•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance (LSFHA) will place donated Christmas trees and artificial structures into Lake Shelbyville to enhance the fisheries on March 25, 2023. Volunteers are needed on shore to help bundle and place trees in boats. To volunteer, meet at the Dam West Recreation Area boat ramp parking lot by 8:30 a.m. Volunteers are required to sign in prior to starting work at 9:00 a.m. A free lunch will be provided. Read More
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Play With Your Kids- It Helps Strengthen Their Brain
•March 15, 2023•
Play is a very important part of life, from infancy throughout childhood. We often think of the importance of play early in childhood, but there is value throughout childhood, even through adolescence. Extension Educator Judy Schmidt says in her article: My children are 11 and 13 now and the way we play together has changed over time, but there are still many benefits to encouraging play at their age, including practicing self-regulation, learning to adapt and compromise, as well as just having a way to release from the stress and busyness of their days. Read More
Smith Signs with Eureka College
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Smith Signs with Eureka College
Chloe Smith signed her national letter of intent to play softball and basketball at Eureka College next year. Some of her accomplishments include the softball Offensive Award, Redskin Award basketball. She is also involved in or has been involved in Spanish Club, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, FCA, a member of the NHS, Student Council, Art Club, Book Club, FFA all while being a High Honor Roll student. Pictured is Chloe (center) and mother Cindy Leslie (left) and father Brian Smith (right).
One Book, One Sullivan Community Discussion
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One Book, One Sullivan Community Discussion
One Book, One Sullivan held their community discussion on Tuesday, March 7 at Sullivan United Methodist Church. There were about 70 students and community members in attendance for their 16th annual meeting. This year’s book was The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman.
Arthur Home and Garden Expo Held
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Arthur Home and Garden Expo Held
The Arthur Home and Garden Expo was held at the Otto Center on Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11. There were 61 exhibitors at the event.
CIC Boys Bball All-Conference Team
•March 15, 2023•
Camden Watkins, a sophomore at Sullivan High School, has been named to honorable mention on the CIC Boys Basketball All-Conference Team.
CIC Girls Basketball All Conference Team
•March 15, 2023•
Two girls basketball players from Sullivan have been named to the CIC Girls Basketball All Conference team. Izabelle Hay, a senior. was named to the second team and Addison Minor, a sophomore, was named to honorable mention list.
Lake Land College to Host Laker Visit Day
•March 15, 2023•
Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 24 in the Luther Student Center, giving potential students the opportunity to learn about The Laker Advantage and how it can guide them on the path to success.
Attendees will tour campus with a student ambassador, who will share information from a student perspective. Participants will also meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs. Read More
Notice to the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities for the April 4, 2023, Consolidated Election
•March 15, 2023•
Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home or Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility because of a permanent physical disability can arrange for voter registration and voting by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office. Read More
LLC to Host Open House
•March 15, 2023•
Lake Land College will host the second annual Math and Science Open House from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 31. The event allows high school juniors and seniors to learn more about Lake Land math and science careers and academic programs such as chemistry, biology, physics, math, geographic information systems (GIS) and pre-engineering. Read More