•July 21, 2021•
Dr. Don Selvidge, retired Mattoon chiropractor, is conducting a Biblical Health and Healing Series at the 407 Grant Street Church of Christ in Sullivan each Thursday at 7 PM. The discussion class will explore what the Bible teaches about staying healthy and getting well when sick.
After graduation from Harding University in 1968,vthe Selvidges served at Namwianga mission and in village evangelism in Kalomo, Zambia, Africa. After returning from Africa, Dr. Don worked as a teacher and school counselor. In 1978 Dr. Don and Dr. Nancy attended Logan University where they received their chiropractic degrees in 1982. Read More
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Lake Land College to Host Introductory Court Reporting Class
•July 21, 2021•
Lake Land College will host a court reporting First Steps class on July 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Webb Hall, room 081. The class is a free three-hour introductory course and is open to anyone interested in learning about the court reporting profession.
Attendees will learn about the career opportunities available to court reporters, as well as have the opportunity to gain experience on the industry-standard steno machine.
The class will also allow attendees to ask questions and explore the possibility of pursuing a career in court reporting.
Those interested in attending the First Steps class are asked to register at ilcrs.com/firststeps. Read More
SCED and Regional Economic Development Groups Win State Grant
•July 21, 2021•
Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development and a consortium of regional economic development organizations have won a Community Navigator Grant to support local businesses hardest hit by the pandemic. Governor JB Pritzker and the office of Economic Opportunity announced the local consortium will receive money to provide professional outreach to companies facing barriers to capital access and financing opportunities.
“Allowing local economic development leaders, who know their community best, to provide direct support to businesses still struggling to emerge from the pandemic is a model that works,” said Laurrie Minor, Executive Director, SCED Read More
Bethany Village Board Votes To Proceed With Water System Upgrades
•July 21, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Bethany Village Board voted to proceed with water system upgrades during a special meeting held last Tuesday. The project is being funded by the United States Department of Agriculture rural development program and will be part grant and part loan. The village received their award letter and it stated that $2.9 million would be loan and $722,000 would be grant. Read More
Southern Gospel Concert
•July 21, 2021•
There will be a free southern gospel concert featuring Jeff Boston of Lebanon, Mo., on Saturday, July 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Allenville Christian Church. Jeff is a member of the Declaration 212 recording artist family. He has been singing gospel music since he was 12 and has traveled with several Southern Gospel quartets over the years. He now has a solo ministry. Also performing that night will be local Declaration 212 recording artist Greg Ridenhour. A love offering will be collected to support Jeff’s ministry. There will be finger food fellowship following the concert.
Millikin Dean’s List
•July 21, 2021•
Millikin University recently announced the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester. Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean’s List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 grade point average on 12 graded credits attempted earn High Dean’s List honors. The students named to the Dean’s List at Millikin University are Marcus Vanausdoll of Arthur, Mackenzie Ruot of Dalton City, Athena Pajer of Lovington, Isabella Benning and Samuel Hagerman, both of Sullivan.
Qualls Announces Candidacy
•July 21, 2021•
Linda Qualls recently announced her candidacy as a Republican candidate for Moultrie County Clerk.
Qualls, who has lived and raised her family in Sullivan for decades, brings a variety of skills and talents to one of the busiest offices in the courthouse. She joined the clerk’s staff in April of 2021 and is confident that her knowledge and work experiences have prepared her to become the next Moultrie County Clerk.
While working as a legal administrative assistant at Wood and Mayberry Law Office (now known as BRE Law), Linda earned her Associate’s degree, cum laude, in business administration from Lake Land College. Steve Wood, her employer for more than 20 years, describes Linda as “highly motivated to perform any task to a successful conclusion, and her outgoing personality results in an excellent relationship with the public.” Wood appreciated Qualls as a “very loyal, intelligent, resourceful, and reliable employee” and states that he “is more than happy to endorse her candidacy for Moultrie County Clerk. She would be a great one.” Read More
Obituaries 7-21-2021: Brady Daily
Brady Daily
Brady David Daily was welcomed into heaven on July 12, 2021, while in the loving arms of his parents.
Brady was born June 22, 2021, in Barnes Jewish Hospital to parents Dru and Brennyn Daily, and they survive. Read More
Lake Shelbyville Tree Stand Permits Now Available for Deer Season
•July 21, 2021•
Lake Shelbyville’s Tree Stand Policy for this year will remain the same as it was last season. The policy allows hunters to leave one stand up for the season (“Seasonal Tree Stand”) and/or utilize up to two “Roving” stands that can be left up during archery season for a period not to exceed a break in use greater than 72 hours – the length of a 3 day weekend. Seasonal tree stands may be placed 2 weeks prior to archery season and must be removed within 2 weeks of archery season ending. Archery season runs from October 1, 2021 - January 16, 2022. Read More
Obituaries 7-21-2021: Cheryl Arterburn
Cheryl Arterburn
Cheryl R. Arterburn, 74, of Sullivan passed away at 12 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2021, in her home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at New Life Church in Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More