•April 27, 2022•
Millikin University’s student-run newspaper, the Decaturian, garnered several awards at the annual Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) conference, held March 18-20 in Chicago.
The Decaturian took home 17 awards in the under 4,000 circulation category at the ICPA conference, surpassing the Dec’s 15 ICPA awards in 2021. As an entire staff, The Decaturian won third place in General Excellence and third in the Sweepstakes category for points earned across all contest categories. Read More
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IDNR Recommends Halt to use of Bird Feeders, Bird Baths through May 31
•April 27, 2022•
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued updated public recommendations regarding wild birds and the EA H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) currently impacting some wild and domestic bird species.
While HPAI has not been detected in songbird species (passerines), IDNR recommends the use of bird feeders and bird baths cease through May 31, or until HPAI infections in the Midwest subside, especially those that waterfowl may visit. During spring, wild birds will have ample food sources while bird feeders are removed.
Further IDNR recommendations:
• Clean and rinse bird feeders and baths with a diluted bleach solution (nine parts water to one part bleach) and put away or clean weekly if they can’t be moved away from birds.
• Remove any bird seed at the base of bird feeders to discourage large gatherings of birds or other wildlife. Read More
LLC Recognizes Employees at Event
•April 27, 2022•
Lake Land College recognized employees who will be retiring, those who have achieved years of service milestones, faculty award winners and peer-nominated Shine award winners at an employee recognition event in March.
Lake Land College congratulated the 2022 Lake Land College retirees including Vice President for Academic Services Jon Althaus after 30 years of service, Power Plant Mechanic Instructor/Coordinator John Gentry after 13 years of service, Administrative Assistant to Agriculture and Technology Cathy Montgomery after 23 years of service and Academic Service Specialist for the Dean of Guided Pathways Shelley ZuHone after 13 years of service. Read More
Obituaries 4-27-2022: James Voltenburg
James Voltenburg
James “Jim” E. Voltenburg, 77, of Findlay, formerly of Arcola, died at 5:26 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2022, surrounded by his family at the University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago.
Jim was born July 3, l944, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Everett Thomas and Noma Ethel Trotter Voltenburg. He was united in marriage to Joyce Carolyn Shaw March 7, 1963, in Bourbon. Joyce preceded him in death Oct. 29, 2002. Jim married Mary McAchran March 3, 2019. Read More
Obituaries 4-27-2022: Rodney Harris
Rodney Harris
Rodney Harris, 93, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:26 a.m., Thursday, April 14, 2022, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Celebration of Life services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 30, in Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ in Sullivan. Visitation will be Saturday, 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will be at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan, immediately after the service. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Flowers for the service may be sent to Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More
Obituaries 4-27-2022: Kathy Glover
Kathy Glover
Kathy J. Glover, 73, of Mt. Zion, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 5:29 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More
Obituaries 4-27-2022: Vivian Binion
Vivian Binion
Vivian Eileen Binion, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:50 a.m., Thursday, April 21, 2022, in her home.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 24, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association: P.O. Box 7023. Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 Read More
Letter to the Editor 4-27-2022
Dear Editor,
This past Easter weekend I was driving my boys around town reminiscing about all the great memories in the town of Sullivan. We drove out to visit The Masonic Home. (I will always call it that). My Dad took us when we were children as well. We would visit the ice cream parlor, feed the ducks and swans, and always went to see the museum. There was always something about that place that just gave me a warm feeling. Read More
Menu 4-27-2022
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May 2 - Chicken and Noodles, Buttered Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Apricots, Roll
May 3 - Saucy Cabbage Rolls, Sicilian Veggie Mix, Grapes, Whole Grain Bread, Whole Grain Crisp
May 4 - Fried Chicken, Delmonico Potatoes, Corn & Black Beans, Oatmeal Apple Bar, Roll
May 5 - Swiss Beef Pattie w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Kyoto Veggie Blend, Pears, Whole Grain Bread or Roll
May 6 - Vegetable Lasagna, Green Beans, Rosy Applesauce, Romaine Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Croutons
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured is the south side of the Sullivan square in 1916. 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.