•February 16, 2022•
Applications are now available for the 2022 Irrevocable Scholarship program which offers one $1,000 four year, annually renewable scholarship. The scholarship is open to high school seniors who will be graduating from public high schools in Moultrie County and high school seniors that are descendants of members in good standing of the Sullivan American Legion Post 68. You may request a copy of the application packet from your high school counselor, contact the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 at 217-728-4612 or Michael Keown, secretary, Irrevocable Scholarship Trust at 217-855-1949. Application deadline is March 23, 2022.
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Remember When? 2-16-2022
25 Years Ago This Week
Dr. Kurt Dearnbarger of Decatur was to establish a practice in Lovington that spring. The Lovington Area Development Committee was working with Decatur Family Practice, the medical group with which Dearnbarger was affiliated, to equip the Lovington Medical Center with instruments necessary to establish a family practice.
Jeremy Hawyer, who was a pressman at the News Progress, and his friend Ryan Fayhee tried out the Jacksonville Florida Police Department’s “Rider Program.” On the eve of New Year’s Eve they went on a ride along with separate officers from 5 pm to 3 am. Read More
Spring into Gardening Event
•February 16, 2022•
The upcoming 12th annual Spring into Gardening event will offer gardening education speakers, a silent auction, and a sales booth to help community members start the growing season.
The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners of Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie and Shelby counties will present this workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at Broadway Christian Church, 1205 S. Ninth St., in Mattoon. The doors will open at 8 a.m. for check-in. The cost for the event is $30 per person, including resources and refreshments.
Master Gardener volunteers plan and present Spring into Gardening each year to provide a continuing education opportunity for area gardeners, homeowners, and landowners. In addition, revenue from the event helps these volunteers present workshops and other learning opportunities to the community throughout the year. Read More
Obituaries 2-16-2022: Tracy Bandy
Tracy Bandy
Tracy Laverne Bandy, 84, of Bethany, passed away at 6:56 p.m., Sunday, February 13, 2022, at his home in Bethany. Read More
Lady Redskins Win on Senior Night
•February 16, 2022•
Sullivan hosted Senior Night against a tough St. Teresa team last Thursday and came away with the victory 42-33. Read More
Windsor Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll Quarter 2
•February 16, 2022•
7th Grade High Honors: Brody Barnard, Addilyn Bly, Elizabeth Cloe, Logan Corrie, Clarissa Johnson, Grace Mast, Landon Purcell, Ty Welsh.
7th Grade Honor Roll: Paisley Montgomery
8th Grade High Honors – Cameron Carey, Alexis Gee, Leah Kasey, Landon Postlewait, Patton Voris.
8th Grade Honor Roll: Seth Rincker, Branson Tingley. Read More
Obituaries 2-16-2022: Kevin Elder
Kevin Elder
Kevin Eugene Elder, 55, of Lovington, passed away at 4:52 p.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Read More
Moultrie Co. Board passes ordinances for ARPA funds
•February 16, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Moultrie County Board passed ordinances authorizing the Moultrie County treasurer to issue checks for the first round of American Rescue Plan Act funds that the county received. Receiving money in this round were Bethany American Legion Post #507 $14,000; Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity $46,800; Lovington American Legion Post #429 $5,000; Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. $30,000; Sullivan American Legion Post #68 $25,000; Sullivan Lions Club $14,000; Lovington Fire Department $89,449; Bethany Fire and Ambulance District $150,000; Sullivan Fire Protection District $208,000 and Moultrie County Counseling Center $350,000. Read More
Glo Bingo To Benefit Down Syndrome
•February 16, 2022•
Glo Bingo will be held on Saturday, February 26 at the Sullivan VFW, 1146 IL-32, Sullivan. Doors open at 4:30 pm, bingo starts at 6 pm. Cost is $30 at the door and includes 6 Bingo cards for 10 games, glow hat and dauber. $5 per additional 6 cards. Over $1,000 in cash prizes. There will be a cash bar, the VFW kitchen will be open and a bake sale by donation. Must be 18 or older to attend. Proceeds benefit Down Syndrome. For additional information contact Lisa Ozier at 217-259-2918 or Rob Young at 217-728-2383.
Illinois Reminds Residents to Claim Valuable Tax Benefits
•February 16, 2022•
With thousands of Illinoisans missing out on the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and state Earned Tax Credit (EIC) each tax season, Governor JB Pritzker is reminding qualifying taxpayers to take advantage of these benefits.
“The Earned Income Tax Credit is a huge benefit and puts thousands of dollars in the pockets of low to moderate income families each year,” Governor JB Pritzker said. “Even if an individual does not owe any taxes, they may still be eligible for the credit and receive critical funding that can be used for bills and necessities.” Read More