•July 21, 2021•
James Edward ‘Jim’ Garmon, 80, of Paris, formerly of Lovington, passed away at 5:46 p.m. Saturday July 17, 2021, in the Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Read More
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Sullivan Farmers Market
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Sullivan Farmers Market
Paul Feist sells produce at the Sullivan Farmers Market in the pavilion on the southwest corner of the square. The Sullivan Farmers Market is every Wednesday until the end of October from 4 to 7 pm. It is free for vendors to setup and there are no reserved spaces so vendors setup tables where space is available.
Rena’s Rally Benefit to Be Held in Arthur
•July 21, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
A benefit will be held for Rena Herschberger this Friday and Saturday at the fairgrounds in Arthur. All proceeds will benefit Herschberger’s fight against Hodgkins Lymphoma.
She is married to Nate Herschberger, and they have two children, Anissa (9) and Parker (6). Her journey for diagnosis started in March 2021. She saw her family doctor and was sent for an ultrasound on her head and neck due to a few lumps near her neck and collarbone.
The ultrasound led to a biopsy. On March 24, she got the call. “Rena, it turns out we do need you to come see us at the cancer center.” She said that she felt when the phone rang, she already knew the news was not good, but she had peace. It was then that she was told that the biopsy showed Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
She was to meet with the oncology team, and they would proceed. After meeting with the team, the next step was a PET scan. The results came back on May 4, stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a blood cancer that starts in the white blood cells and moves throughout the body. Read More
Obituaries 7-21-2021: James Moxley
James Moxley
James Allan “Jim” Moxley, 65, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:42 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 17, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany. Memorials may be made to Solid Rock Chapel, 1213 E Jackson, Sullivan, IL 61951. Read More
County Board Votes to Reestablish Voting Precinct Lines
•July 21, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
After a long discussion at the June meeting, the Moultrie County Board voted 7-2 to reestablish voting precinct lines in Sullivan Township. After last month’s meeting, they returned to Bruce Harris and Associates and asked them to redraw the map. All the precincts are well under 800 voters each which leaves room for growth.
The new map was drawn for Sullivan Township only. Precinct lines have no bearing for whom a person votes, just the location at where a person votes.
Board members also voted 7-2 to allow the state’s attorney’s office to hire a part-time investigator for the remainder of the fiscal year for 14 hours a week at the rate of $14.00 to $15.50 an hour based on experience. State’s Attorney Tracy Weaver reported that this investigator would assist the state’s attorney’s office with things such as reviewing body camera footage and serving subpoenas. The office needs additional help in light of the criminal justice reforms that have come about from the state of Illinois. Read More
Local Author At 5 West Coffee and Wine Lounge
Photo by Crystal Reed
Local Author At 5 West Coffee and Wine Lounge
Local author Jennifer Hobbs had a book signing and reading at 5 West Coffee and Wine Lounge on Thursday, July 15. Her book “CALMED. Growth After Trauma” was released on July 1. Jennifer is pictured with her husband Ryan.
Macon County Man Charged With Armed Violence
•July 14, 2021•
Emmanuel White, 18, of Decatur has been charged with Armed Violence, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Stolen/Converted Motor Vehicle, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Defacing Identification Marks on a Firearm related to an incident which occurred on June 27, 2021, in rural Moultrie County. Read More
Findlay Walleye Fest. 3 on 3 Tourney
•July 14, 2021•
The Findlay Walleye Festival 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, in memory of Angela Marie Diss, will be held on Saturday, July 24 at 11 am at Findlay Park. There are three divisions, division one is for participants entering 5th, 6th and 7th grade; division two is for participants entering 8th, 9th, and 11th grades; and division 3 is a new bragging rights division for participants entering 11th grade through adults. Division 1 & 2 winners will receive medals. Entry form, waiver and $75 fee must be received by Thursday, July 22. Make checks payable to Findlay Walleye Festival. Mail to 312 E. North 3rd, Findlay, Il 62534. If questions e-mail findlaywalleye3on3@gmail.com or call 2217-821-8661. The entry form can be found on the Findlay Walleye Festival Facebook page.
2021 Shelby County Pageant Winners
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2021 Miss Shelby County Winners
The 2021 Miss and Junior Miss Shelby County Pageants were held on Sunday, June 27. The new Miss Shleby County will reign over the Shelby County Fair, attend area country events and parades, visit other local pageants, participate in the 2021 Special Olympics Family Fun Festival, attend the IAAF Zone Meetings, and compete in the Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in January in Springfield. Pictured from left to right are First Runner Up-Bailey Prosser of Lakewood, Miss Shelby County Macey Hesselton of Herrick, People’s Choice Award-Trinity Shupe of Windsor and Second Runner Up-Bailey Prosser of Lakewood.
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2021 Junior Miss Shelby County Winners
The Junior Miss Shelby County pageant was also held on Sunday, June 27. The new Junior Miss Shelby County will reign over the Shelby County Fair, she will attend area county events and parades, and will visit other local pageants. The Junior Miss winner does not compete at the state level, but usually attends the state pageant to cheer on her Miss Queen as she competes. Winners are: People’s Choice Award-Payton Shupe of Windsor (left), front center-Junior Miss Shelby County-Kristin Partlow of Neoga, back center-2019 Junior Miss Shelby County Kylie Smith of Shelbyville and at right First Runner Up- Alissa Shasteen of Shelbyville.
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Larry Allen captured this tornado north of Lovington in July 1972. 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.