•March 30, 2022•
Candidates were able to file for the upcoming election from March 7-14. Here is a list of candidates who filed, their parties and what they are running for: Read More
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Progress on New MCHGS Building
Photo by Crystal Reed
Progress on New MCHGS Building
Progress is being made on the new home of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society. On Saturday, March 19, members of the group painted walls inside their new location. Pictured is Mimi Atchison painting one of the walls.
Area FCCLA Chapters Meet for Conference
•March 30, 2022•
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond FCCLA hosted a “Lots of Leadership” Conference at Arthur United Methodist Church on Tuesday, March 8. This theme fits the FCCLA Tagline “The Ultimate Leadership Experience.” Eight students from Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School attended along with adviser, Ginger Voegel, and Illinois State University Student Teacher Rachel Lehigh. Read More
Obituaries 3-30-2022: Teresa England
Teresa England
Teresa Marie England, 66, of Paris, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Read More
Sullivan City Council Approves Issuing Bonds for Water Plant Project
•March 30, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Sullivan City Council held a special meeting Tuesday, March 22. During which they approved issuing bonds for the water plant project. Commissioner Doug Booker was absent.
A motion was made to accept ordinance 22-5 combined waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds Series A and B. Treasurer Sarah Golden explained that Series A is for $8.5 million and Series B $2 million. The city is issuing the bond, and rural development will be the purchaser.
The bonds have a 40-year term, and if they close by the end of the month, the rate locks in at 1.25%. There is an additional request for another million dollars which will require the issuance of Series C bond. They are hoping that can be locked in at 1.25% as well. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is the Lovington Cigar Factory. It was located on the empty space in front of the car wash on State St. Lawrence Lorenson is the man in the suit coat behind the counter. The other two men behind the counter are probably Benjamin Alexander, cigar maker and Wilbur Ingle, clerk. The men in front are unknown. Circa1900. 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.
Menu 3-30-2022
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April 7 - Swiss Beef Pattie w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Kyoto Veggie Blend, Pears, Whole Grain Bread or Roll
April 8 - Vegetable Lasagna, Green Beans, Rosy Applesauce, Romaine Salad w/Dressing Packet, Croutons
I’ve Lost the Great Space Debate
•March 30, 2022•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
For those of you who think journalists give little thought to the words we choose, I say we certainly do — and we even have long conversations debating the spaces between them.
No, I’m not talking about reading between the lines but rather whether there should be a space between “a” and “while.”
I started out this morning as always checking my overnight email.
Neil Holdway, who runs our night operation, had come up with a design for a weekend front page. Over a Burt Constable column was the headline “Yes, masks will be around awhile.”
Hmmm, I thought. Is it “awhile” or “a while”? Read More
Remember When? 3-30-2022
25 Years Ago This Week
The Little Theatre was undergoing a facelift for its 40th. Nineteen volunteers wielded paint brushes and rollers to repaint the interior of the landmark central Illinois theatre for the celebration of its 40th season in Sullivan. Read More
Grove Family Donates Memorial Bench to Marrowbone Public Library District
Photo furnished by Marrowbone Public Library
From left to right: Joann Grove, Michelle Fitzgerald and Donna Sue Martin at Marrowbone Library.
•March 30, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
A memorial bench now sits in front of the Marrowbone Public Library in memory of a former head librarian. The bench is in memory of Jim and Joann Grove and was donated by the Grove family.
Joanne was the head librarian at the library from 1970-1988. She finished out her library career with the Rolling Prairie Library System.
Joanne was also notable because she was elected the first woman mayor of Bethany in 1997. She got to work, writing a grant that replaced the aging sewer system, formed a planning committee and convinced the village board to establish a TIF district. She had to give up her position as mayor in 2000 due to a stroke. Read More