Pictured above is Wyman Park in Sullivan. The year that this photo was taken is unknown. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.
•August 24, 2022•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
We’ve talked about portmanteaus — those fun combinations of words that create new words — as well as slang — informal ways of speaking, often defined by social and work groups.
But what about neologisms?
I dare say in all the years of writing this column I’ve never used the word.
Reader Gib Van Dyne requested I do so, and because I rarely get around to featuring Gib’s thoughtful and well-considered column ideas I thought this would be as good a time as any. Gib asked me to explore neologisms and coinages.
First, portmanteaus and slang could be considered subsets of neologisms, which are defined as a freshly coined words or phrases. But neologisms can also be new definitions of older words. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Sullivan’s new medical center was to be completed in four weeks, Decatur Memorial Hospital officials told Sullivan City Council members. The building is about 8,000 square feet. The building--located on West Jackson Street and owned by the Decatur Memorial Hospital Foundation included its own x-ray lab and physical therapy facilities. Read More
Photo by Crystal Reed
Shelby County Royalty
Junior Miss Shelby County Kinley Chaney and Miss Shelby County Maggie Kelly wave at parade goers during the Windsor Harvest Picnic on Saturday, August 20. More photos are on page 9 and 10.
•August 24, 2022•
by Ariana R. Cherry
NP Writer
The ALAH School Board met Wednesday August 17, a few hours after some had just had their first day back at school after summer break. Principals and staff were excited and still giddy from the day’s activities. Principal Seegmiller and Nathan Seal had spent the day grilling out and playing games for the students’ first day. “It was the best first day of school I’ve ever had. It was awesome!” Seal said happily.
After sharing some of the day’s activities, the board got down to business and spoke about the tentative FY 2023 budget. Read More
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Moultrie County Beacon consumers listen to Vonnie Lee during a recent training class held on on the job etiquette, financial literacy and banking/budgeting.
•August 24, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Moultrie County Beacon recently held job training classes for several of their consumers. Topics for the classes included resumes, on the job etiquette, financial exploitation and banking. Presenting the information were Stan Parks, Brittney Collins and Vonnie Lee.
Job etiquette included resumes, interviews, punctuality, dress for success, do’s and don’ts on the job, conflict on the job, boundaries, two weeks’ notice and sometimes, they are just your co-workers, not your friends. Consumers learned what to put on their resumes including job experience, job skills, volunteer time, references and earning preferences. Job etiquette included information such as no phone usage on the clock, avoiding gossip, keeping in contact with your supervisor, being flexible with hours or job changes and respecting co-workers’ privacy. Read More
•August 24, 2022•
Paige McLaughlin, of Sullivan, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2021-22 academic year at Illinois Wesleyan University. McLaughlin is a junior majoring in English - Writing. McLaughlin was among 743 students from 30 states and 17 countries named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.
•August 24, 2022•
Brady Moore of Lovington was recently recognized during the American Legion Illinois Premiere Boys State. He was elected President of the Senate and also received the John Lucas Model Citizen Award. Moore attends Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School.
•August 24, 2022•
The Frederick/Matheson family reunion will be held on Sunday, August 28 at the Sullivan VFW. Doors open at 10 am with a potluck meal at Noon.
•August 24, 2022•
The Frederick/Matheson family reunion will be held on Sunday, August 28 at the Sullivan VFW. Doors open at 10 am with a potluck meal at Noon.