•February 15, 2023•
Sheep to Yarn to Quilts returns to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center on Saturday, May 13, 2023, and hours for the event are from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. CDT. This event will include sheep shearing demonstrations, cleaning and dyeing the wool, and spinning it into wool. Weavers will demonstrate weaving with looms, and quilting displays and demonstrations will complete the journey from Sheep to Yarn to Quilts. Visitors will be invited to try their hand at many of the activities being demonstrated. Read More
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County Board Hears Update from Central Illinois Public Transit Representative
•February 15, 2023•
by Crystal Reed
The Moultrie County Board held a regular meeting Thursday, February 9 where they heard an update on Central Illinois Public Transit from representative Nathan Nichols. So far this year they have 45 new riders and 23 last year.
Nichols said they are on target to see a 32 percent increase in trips from FY 22. Trip purposes include general business, medical, employment, education, nutrition, shopping and social/recreational. “Moultrie County has one full time driver and two part time drivers,” Nichols said. “We have substitute positions open currently.”
The Effingham County Health Department received a grant which allowed them to hire a new position and a driver in Effingham County. The dispatcher will also be able to be utilized in Moultrie County. They are a non-emergency medical transportation provider.
He mentioned over the holiday season they took a group to Shelbyville, and they attended a concert at the Chautauqua building. Nichols added that they work with the senior center quite a bit as well. The transportation is offered through CEFS. He noted that in this county they transport students to school on a regular basis. Read More
Sullivan Preschool Round Up
•February 15, 2023•
Each year, Project H.E.L.P. and the Sullivan School District offer free developmental screenings to provide parents the opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. This year’s screenings will be on Monday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 7 at First United Methodist Church, 216 West Jefferson Street in Sullivan. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided, free of charge. For an appointment call Nicole Monroe 217-728-2321 ext. 1122. Signed parent/guardian permission is required. Screening are required for possible enrollment in the Project H.E.L.P. preschool classroom.
Project H.E.L.P. Preschool Round Up
•February 15, 2023•
Each year, Project H.E.L.P. and the Okaw Valley School District offer free developmental screenings to provide parents the opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. This year’s screenings will be on Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10 at First Christian Church, 312 W. South Water in Bethany. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided, free of charge. For an appointment call Tracy Ryherd 217-665-3541. Signed parent/guardian permission is required. Screening are required for possible enrollment in the Project H.E.L.P. preschool classroom.
Holocaust Presentation
•February 15, 2023•
Join The Arthur Public Library on Saturday, March 4th, at 1:00 p.m. for a presentation by Alex Kor, who is the son of Michael and Eva Kor, both survivors of the Holocaust. Alex speaks on a variety of subjects including ethics in medicine, his experiences, and those of his parents. They expect this program to fill up quickly, call 217-543-2037 to reserve your seat.
Celebrity Bartending
•February 15, 2023•
Celebrity Bartending is at the Sullivan American Legion Saturday, February 18th. Teams participating this year are the Legion, Widows Sons, Habitat ReStore and St Jude. The fun starts at 5:00 pm and the last team ends at 9:00 pm.
Save the Date
•February 15, 2023•
Lovington with be celebrating their Sesquicentennial this June. Activities will be held on June 9 and 10 and will include fireworks, music and a parade. More information will be shared as the celebration gets closer.
Cub Scout Pack 39 Pinewood Derby
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Cub Scout Pack 39 Pinewood Derby
Cub Scout Pack 39 held their Pinewood Derby on January 24. Winners were first place: James Conlin, second place: Evan Young, third place: Jack Bertetto and fourth place: Mason Scroggins. Pictured from left to right are Mason Scroggins, James Conlin, Jack Bertetto and Evan Young (in back).
OV Sports Senior Night
Photo by Jeni Yantis
OV Boys Basketball Senior Night
Okaw Valley boys basketball Senior Night was held on Friday, February 3. Senior boys are Brett Lybarger, Hunter Reed, Evan Waldrop, Jace Rickey, Hudson Ruppert and Trey Hall.
Photo by Jeni Yantis
OV Senior Cheerleaders
Okaw Valley senior cheerleaders are Lauren Ray, Kayla Fleshner, Riley McPheeters and Grace Moeller.
Photo by Jeni Yantis
OV Girls Basketball Senior Night
Okaw Valley girls basketball senior night was held on Thursday, February 2. Senior girls are Bailey Bennett, Reagan Reedy and Lexi Bartimus.
Obituaries 2-8-2023: Rosetta Weaver
Rosetta Weaver
Rosetta Irene Weaver, 86, of Lovington, passed away at 11 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More