•July 20, 2022•
The Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois is hosting a three-part webinar series on Business Resiliency. During this series we will connect with local businesses to learn about the changes and pivots that were implemented during the pandemic.
The first webinar in the series focuses on increased customer engagement through exceptional customer service. Read More
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Letters to the Editor 7-20-2022
•July 20, 2022•
To the Editor:
As an election judge for over a decade, I would like to commend the Moultrie County Clerk, Georgia England, and the professionals in her office who oversee our elections, including the recent primary election. Along with Georgia, Pam Wittkowski, Jamie Helton, and Tasha Stacy are dedicated to making sure that all Moultrie County voters — including those who vote absentee, early, and during the grace period - are informed of their voting rights. They treat all voters with respect, always making sure that eligible voters are allowed to exercise their right to vote.
However, most of the work each election requires goes beyond these people and the four walls of the County Clerk’s office. Elections rely on a small army of workers: those who help set up and tear down each precinct, those who serve as election judges at those precincts, those who troubleshoot problems that occur during the election day, and, finally, those who collect and sort the bags with ballots and voter registration forms after the polls have closed. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is the Findlay Bridge looking south west. This photo was taken in 1969. 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.
Why is avenging so popular?
•July 20, 2022•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Jamie Smith is a voracious reader, notably of British mystery novels.
“I’ve been seeing ‘revenge’ used as a verb, and it always causes a me to stumble,” she wrote in an email. “I am expecting ‘avenge.’ But the other day I came to a screeching halt on ‘revenger.’ I’ve always thought that ‘avenge’ is a verb, with ‘avenger’ the person seeking ‘revenge.’
“If I’d seen this once I’d consider it an editing error, but being a mystery buff I’ve been seeing it more and more often in the newer novels. What is considered the current accepted usages of these words?”
Everyone loves a hero, Jamie. Read More
Remember When? 7-20-2022
25 Years Ago This Week
The Village of Gays dedicated a flagpole in honor of civic activist Ralph Moberley. State Sen. Penny Severns joined in the ceremony.
Sullivan Pony League Team #3 went undefeated to capture the championship in the Cerro Gordo Double Elimination Tournament. The team, composed of 13 and 14 year olds, played four games opening with a 21-0 rout in four innings against Cerro Gordo #3. Read More
Warren Recognized for Service
Photo by R.R. Best
Warren Recognized for Service
Terry Warren was recognized by the Sullivan Fire Protection District for 29+ years of service during the trustees meeting on Monday, July 18.
Mobile Food Pantry
•July 20, 2022•
A mobile food pantry will be held on Wednesday, August 10 from 4-5 pm at Windsor Grade School. The mobile food pantry is being held in partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. To sign up call 217-774-9546 Monday-Friday between 8 am and Noon and 1 pm and 4:30 pm by Wednesday, August 3. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. The food will be distributed by household size on August 10 from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Windsor Grade School cafeteria.
ARPA Funds Awarded to Moultrie County Beacon
•July 20, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The county board approved a motion to distribute $90,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Moultrie County Beacon for loss of revenue related to the inability to have the Light House Cafe open and the annual Otto Center fundraiser. Treasurer Stephanie Helmuth said a review is necessary because some of the calculations are loss of revenue and some due to loss of residents in general. The committee agreed that the loss of revenue from Light House Cafe and Otto Center fundraiser were directly impacted by COVID-19.
Tyler Graven said that the roofing project on the Moultrie County courthouse is moving along. The Building and Grounds committee will have a meeting Wednesday, August 3 at which time the county farm will be discussed. County Clerk Georgia England noted that the farm had been advertised for two weeks, but they had received no applications. It has been placed in the paper as a legal ad, but she suggested running it as a regular advertisement. Read More
Findlay Walleye Festival
•July 20, 2022•
The 2022 Findlay Walleye Festival will be held Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30. Here is the schedule of activities.
Friday,July 29
4 pm Festival Opens
4 pm-8pm Walleye tent opens (Firehouse)
5 pm-9pm Coal Shaft Band on Main Stage
8 pm-12 am Identity Crisis in Beer Tent
Kids Activities
Inflatables 4 pm to 9 pm (near Firehouse)
Saturday, July 30
9 am Car Show registration begins
9 am-9:30 am Parade Lineup (Okaw Middle School)
Grand Marshals: Okaw Valley Track Team
11 am-8 pm Walleye Tent Opens (Firehouse)
12 pm- 3 pm Car Show on Main Street
12 pm- 8 pm Kids Inflatables (near Firehouse)
1 pm Garden Tractor Pull (behind Beer Tent)
Main Stage schedule
11 am-11:30 am Sullivan Dance Studio recital
12 pm-2:30 pm Big Spike Hammer
3 pm-6 pm Sound City Band
6:30 pm-9:30 pm Billy Galt and the Blues Deacons
8 pm to 12 am Feudin Hillbillys in Beer Tent
MC History Center Library
•July 20, 2022•
The new Moultrie County History Center would like to announce that the library is now open as of this week at 1303 South Hamilton St. in Sullivan. It will be open Tuesday and Thursday of each week from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and by appointment by calling 217-728-4086.