•July 27, 2022•
There will be a southern gospel concert featuring Riven from St. Louis on Saturday, July 31 at 6 pm at the Allenville Christian Church. There will be a love offering and refreshments will follow the concert.
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Bingo at Sullivan American Legion
•July 27, 2022•
The Sullivan Singers Boosters have bingo at the Sullivan American Legion every Thursday. Doors open at 5 pm with early bird games beginning at 5:40 pm. Regular bingo play begins at 6 pm. Food available for purchase from the Women’s Auxiliary.
Community Blood Drive
•July 27, 2022•
There will be a community blood drive on Wednesday, August 10 from 3 to 7 pm at 1533 CR 1900N, Cadwell, inside a donor bus that will be parked at M&E Woodcrafts. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required.
Relief Sale Ice Cream Social
•July 27, 2022•
The Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale’s annual ice cream social will be held at Arthur Community Building on Monday, August 1 from 5-8 p.m. Pulled pork BBQ sandwiches and chips will be offered along with cake and homemade ice cream. Donations will be accepted, and the funds raised will be used to cover pre-sale expenses such as advertising, paper goods, etc. Come as you are.
Correction
•July 27, 2022•
In last week’s issue of the News Progress in the article about the County Clerk’s resignation, the wrong name was given for someone quoted in the article. The article said Bill Featheringill that should have said Barry Featheringill.
SBD Swimmers Qualify For Regional Championship Team
•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.
Okaw League Junior High Boys Baseball Champions
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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.
Solar Ovens
Photo by Crystal Reed
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.
New Program Seeks to Serve Low Resource and at-risk Rural Veterans
•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
Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Show Results
•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