Janet Bloemer
Janet Ruth Bloemer, 76, of Sullivan, passed away 10:23 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Read More
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Remember When? 6-23-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
Village Board President Gary Smith was Lovington’s Citizen of the Year for 1996, and David Bowers and Lovington’s volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians were the newest additions to the village’s Hall of Fame. The Citizen of the Year Award is given for distinguished service during the past year and the Hall of Fame Award honors someone who has rendered outstanding service to the Lovington community. Read More
Fourth of July Celebrations in the Local Area
•June 23, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Sullivan 4th of July celebration will be held July 1 through 4 at Wyman Park and is sponsored by the Sullivan Area Merchants and Sullivan American Legion Post #68. The carnival will be Thursday through Sunday. Hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5 p.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Sunday the carnival provided by Conner Family Amusements will open after the parade. Read More
HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Offers Tips for Preventing Heatstroke
•June 23, 2021•
As we enter the summer months and we start to get back to our typical summer activities like swimming, yard work, golf and many others we need to be cautious of heatstroke. HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital recommends taking the following measures to prevent heatstroke, which could cause serious complications or death:
• Wear loose fitting clothes – Loose fitting clothes allow for your body to cool properly as opposed to tight or heavy clothes.
• Drink plenty of fluids – Staying hydrated will help you maintain a normal body temperature and will help your body sweat.
• Protect yourself against sunburn – Use sunscreen, reapplying every two hours, as well as hats and sunglasses to protect against sunburns. Sit under the shade from time to time. Read More
Lake Land College Introduces New Special Admission
•June 23, 2021•
Lake Land College will begin offering a new special admission Fire Science program in Fall 2021 designed exclusively for current firefighters and volunteers seeking career advancement. Those interested in applying must first receive a recommendation from their fire chief.
The program is approved by the state fire marshal and will assist these professionals in earning Fire Officer 1 and 2 certifications, allowing them to increase their knowledge and skills as well as advance their careers. One key advantage of Lake Land College’s new program is the flexible format.
“They do have programs like this across the state, but most of them are Monday through Friday,” Fire Science Management Adjunct Faculty Member Rob Plummer said. “For volunteers and folks who work during the week it can be hard to do that. They often have to take vacation time or make other schedule changes.” Read More
Meadowview Herbs Adds Organic Produce and Whole Foods To Offerings
Photo by Crystal Reed
An outdoor view of the storefront for Meadowview Herbs located at 160 E CR 240 N in Arthur. They have recently added organic produce and whole foods to their store inventory.
•June 23, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
One Arthur business has recently added organic produce and whole foods to what they offer in their store. Meadowview Herbs has been in business for five years and until recently has focused mostly on herbs and essential oils.
Owners William and Elizabeth Schlabach decided to shift their focus slightly to include organic foods. According to William, a few years ago his wife Elizabeth contracted Lyme’s disease and was very sick. One of the ways that she treated it is by eating organically. “Proper food is key in staying well,” William said. Read More
Using the Poison Pen for Father’s Day
•June 23, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Happy belated Father’s Day, gents.
In honor of you, I’m going to root around in my mailbag for missives only from men.
I’m sure someone will remind me of this injustice in advance of May 8, 2022.
But don’t worry, everyone. Men have more things on their minds than befouled sports stories and whether there is a “q” in “barbecue.”
Old Lefty Read More
Drive Thru Fish Dinner
•June 23, 2021•
The Clarence Bixler American Legion Post 409 in Findlay will have a drive thru fish dunner on Monday, July 5 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Cost is $10.
Let Freedom Ring; Arthur Set to Celebrate in a Big Way June 26
•June 23, 2021•
The village of Arthur, set on the Moultrie-Douglas County line in the heart of Illinois Amish Country is used to hosting large numbers of visitors. The celebration planned for Saturday, June 26, however, might just be the biggest yet combining the community’s annual Freedom Celebration Parade and the largest fireworks display in central Illinois. Read More
Obituaries 6-23-2021: Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill
Daisy Pearl Hill, 81, of Pana passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, in Heritage Health in Pana.
She was born May 14, 1940, in Sullivan, to Henry and Bessie (Dunn) Harl. Daisy married Jerry Lee Kidwell, and he preceded her on January 2, 1968. She later married Ronnie E. Hill October 3, 1984, and he preceded her in death February 4, 2007. Read More