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SBD Swimmers Qualify For Regional Championship Team

News Progress Posted on July 20, 2022 by webmasterJuly 20, 2022

•July 20, 2022•

Photo by Kim Drury
Dolphins who competed for a chance to advance to the State Championship meets were front row: Addy Hendry, Johnathan Iacobazzi, Emily Crosier, Madalyn Booker. Back row: Asher Hendry, Liam Donovan, Ethan Schmohe, Matthew Wesselman, Miles Kersten.

by Sara Cremeens

Sullivan Blue Dolphins had nine swimmers qualify for the 2022 Summer Regional Championship team. They competed the weekend of July 15th at the Central Park Pool in Peoria. In order to attend this meet a swimmer must get a qualifying time in the event based on their age group. Illinois Swimming time standards are some of the toughest in the nation.

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Okaw League Junior High Boys Baseball Champions

News Progress Posted on July 20, 2022 by webmasterJuly 20, 2022

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Okaw League Junior High Boys Baseball Champions
The Okaw League Junior High Boys Baseball Champions are from Lovington. They played the Arthur 1 team on Thursday, July 14 for the win. Front row: Marcus Menna, Griffin Hilton, Jaleb Burnett.Second row: Landen Franklin, Jansen Burnett, Boston Mast, Caleb Menna. Third row: Coach Jesse Burnett, Maxton Boddy, John Williams, Coach Steven Menna.

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Solar Ovens

News Progress Posted on July 20, 2022 by webmasterJuly 20, 2022

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Solar Ovens
Children in the summer reading program at Lovington Library created solar ovens on Tuesday, July 12. They were given ingredients for s’mores so they could test out their solar ovens at home. Pictured is Jenna Herschberger with her decorated solar oven.

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New Program Seeks to Serve Low Resource and at-risk Rural Veterans

News Progress Posted on July 20, 2022 by webmasterJuly 20, 2022

•July 20, 2022•
Christ’s Food Pantry at the First Christian Church in Lovington is announcing the Reaching Rural Veterans initiative, a new effort that will help address needs of low-resource and at-risk rural veterans in Moultrie Co. The Reaching Rural Veterans events will take place every 3rd Thursday from 2-4 pm at 301 S. County St., Lovington.
The Reaching Rural Veterans project is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is facilitated by the Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University. The project will provide grants, education and resources to food pantries in rural areas in order to mobilize communities to provide resources and services that address the needs of military and veteran families. Read More

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Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Show Results

News Progress Posted on July 20, 2022 by webmasterJuly 20, 2022

•July 20, 2022•

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Ben Bushue of Sullivan with his welding project for the General Project Show.

General Projects Show
Grand Champions
Aerospace – Caden Kerner, Arcola Tuscola Barnyard 4-H Club
Civic Engagement - Aaliyah Osborn, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Clothing & Textiles – Sarina Voegel, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Collectibles – Grace Walker, Tuscola, Barnyard 4-H Club
Crops- Maddox Reedy, Tuscola, Atwood Hammond Prairie Dogs
Electricity – Neil Walker, Tuscola, Barnyard 4-H Club
Floriculture – Trinity Linstead, Tolono, Camargo Champs
Food & Nutrition – Ellie Lehman, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Geology – Carson Nixon, Bethany, Sunny Side Flea Flickers
Vegetable Gardening – Miah Voegel, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Natural Resources – Aaliyah Osborn, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Photography Maddox Reedy, Tuscola, Atwood Hammond Prairie Dogs
Robotics- Caden Kerner, Arcola, Tuscola Barnyard 4-H Club
Visual Arts – Lillian Wyant, Tuscola, Camargo Champs
Welding – Benjamin Bushue, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Woodworking – Bret Bushue, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars

Livestock Champions Read More

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Facts for Families

News Progress Posted on July 20, 2022 by webmasterJuly 20, 2022

•July 20, 2022•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator

With social isolation having such negative consequences on people and seeming to have increased especially with the COVID pandemic, I thought it would be good to share this article I originally wrote in 2018. When children, teens and younger adults spend time with older adults, there are many benefits to everyone involved. Older adults can be great role models for children, while also passing on family stories, historical information and teaching the rituals and traditions of earlier times. Children can also improve their practical living skills and ability to problem-solve when applying the wisdom and life experiences gained from those that have lived for many years. Read More

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SDS Crew Treated To Ice Cream

News Progress Posted on July 20, 2022 by webmasterJuly 20, 2022

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SDS Crew Treated To Ice Cream
On Friday July 15, it was rainy but that didn’t dampen the spirits of children in the Sullivan Dance Studio crew. Country Financial, the Houser agency, treated children to ice cream at the Sullivan Bakery. Pictured are the SDS crew, Elizabeth and Kyler Houser and Jorjia Clements of the Houser Agency.

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Lake Land College News

News Progress Posted on July 20, 2022 by webmasterJuly 20, 2022

•July 20, 2022•

Summer Enrollment Trends Positive
Lake Land College Summer enrollment is up nearly 9% as students take advantage of the historic $100 tuition guarantee and flexible scheduling options.
With more than 1,400 students enrolled for summer, Lake Land is experiencing an 8.8% increase in headcount and an 8.1% in full time equivalency or FTE.
In March 2022, the college announced in-district tuition would be reduced to $100 per credit hour for summer and the academic year beginning this fall. Read More

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Health Department Scheduling Back-to-School Immunizations

News Progress Posted on July 20, 2022 by webmasterJuly 20, 2022

•July 20, 2022•
Why schedule back-to-school immunizations now?
If your children return to school in August, you don’t want to wait until the last minute to ensure they are ready. You may want to start thinking about their clothes, school supplies, and whatever else they need to begin their school year. The Moultrie County Health Department encourages you also to think ahead and schedule appointments for their vaccinations as you plan for your child’s return to school. If you wait until mid-August, your child may be delayed in getting the vaccines required to start school.
What immunizations are required before entering schools in Illinois? Read More

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Obituaries 7-20-2022: Patricia Swarms

News Progress Posted on July 20, 2022 by webmasterJuly 20, 2022

Patricia Swarms

Patricia J. Swarms, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Newman Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Newman.
Patricia was born August 16, 1957, the fourth child of five, to James E. Farris Sr. and Martha A. (Kaiser) Farris. She attended school through junior high in Decatur. She then lived in Lakewood during her high school years, graduating from Shelbyville High School in 1975. Read More

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Landmark torn down



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The home at the intersection of Route 133 and Route 32 in Lovington was torn down last week. The house had become a major hazard after a box truck struck it, taking out a large portion of the north wall. The owners had the home demolished after it was deemed a public safety issue. 


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