Howard Tomczewski
Howard A. Tomczewski, 78, of Bethany, passed away at 6:50 a.m., Thursday June 17, 2021, in Palm Terrace in Mattoon. Read More
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Knee High
Photo by R.R. Best
Knee High
Harper and Hudson are this year’s knee high on the 4th of July gals. Harper recently competed in the National gymnastics tournament in Minneapolis.
LLC Spring Graduates Announced
•June 23, 2021•
Lake Land College recently announced the students who graduated following completion of the Spring 2021 semester. The 2021 graduates are: Mindy Bontrager, Certificate in Management, Certificate in Accounting and Associate in Applied Science in Accounting; April Carter, Certificate in Accounting; Diana Diener, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse; Makenna Green, Associate in Arts in Agriculture Transfer; Regina Miller, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse; Allison Tinnon, Certificate Paramedical Services and Associate in Applied Science in Paramedical Services, all of Arthur. Sara Mills, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse and Brayden Primmer, Associate in Arts in Psychology both of Bethany. Joshua Bear, Certificate in Radio Broadcasting and Associate in Applied Science in Broadcast Communication; Kailynn Bobbett, Associate in Science in Pre-Dental; Brittany Gordon, Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts;
Cole Nichols, Associate in Science in Pre-Physical Therapy; Morgan Parsons, Associate in Science in Pre-Medicine; Austin Sexson, Certificate in Basic Welding; Heather Totten, Associate in Arts in Psychology; Sadie Zimmerman, Associate in Science in Environmental Science; Sidney Zimmerman, Associate in Applied Science in IT-Graphic Design and Certificate in Desktop Publishing, all of Findlay. Mia Meintjes, Associate in Arts in Art and Hailey Theriault, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse, both of Gays. Bradley Edwards, Associate in Arts in Business;
Ciara Emrick, Associate in Arts in Sociology/Social Work; Darian Hays, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse; Kaitlyn Leonard, Associate in Applied Science in Human Services - Psychology, all of Lovington. Lacosta Abbott, Associate in Arts
In Political Science; Daniele Daily, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse; Cullen Dyer, Associate in Arts in Business; Joshua Ekiss, Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement;
Katelynn Gingerich, Associate in Applied Science in Agriculture Production & Management; Tanya Hendrix, Associate in Applied Science in Accounting; Zachary Kimberlin, Certificate in Medical Coding Specialist and Associate in Applied Science in Medical Coding & Health Information; Caleb Lane, Associate in Arts
In Liberal Arts; Timothy Lawyer, Associate in Arts in Psychology; Gabe McGregor, Associate in Liberal Studies; Maddison Rothrock, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse; Kristie Russell, Associate in Arts in Business; Hannah Schlieker, Associate in Arts in Special Education; Dean Stout, Certificate in Basic Welding; Parker Whitaker, Associate in Arts Undecided; Jacob White, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse, all of Sullivan. Beau Bennett, Associate in Arts in Agriculture Transfer; Robert Brown, Certificate in Sustainable Energy and Associate in Applied Science
In Renewable Energy; Mason Campbell, Associate in Applied Science in Agriculture Business & Supply; Maggie Carroll, Certificate in Medical Coding Specialist; Carson Cole, Associate in Arts Undecided; Logan Greuel, Associate Engineering Science; Lauren Hendershot, Associate in Science in Chemistry; Payton Nichols, Associate in Arts in History; Kacy Ross, Associate in Applied Science
Associate Degree Nurse; Logan Stremming, Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting and Associate in Applied Science in Computer Aided Design Technology; Nikki Trussell, Associate in Arts in Physical Education, all of Windsor.
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is Clyde Morgan displaying his 69 lb watermelon. No date on this but possibly early 70’s. 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.
Facts for Families: There Are No Age Limits For the Benefits of Art
•June 23, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Education
Extension Educator Chelsey Byers recently wrote a great article on how art can be beneficial, and I wanted to share it with all of you. Chelsey says: when I hear someone sing beautifully or see beautiful art, I am mesmerized as these are not gifts that I feel I possess. Though, I still sing in my car and my home. No matter how I sound, it brings me much joy. However, painting wasn’t something that I engaged in for fear of disaster. Anyone else have that same fear? During this past year, I stopped playing sports due to the pandemic and decided to try my hand at <gasp> painting as a new stress outlet. There have been the good, the bad, and the ugly – yet, I have thoroughly enjoyed them all. There are so many benefits to engaging in the arts, and we are never too old to start. Read More
Obituaries 6-23-2021: David Pearcy
David Pearcy
David Lance Pearcy, Sr., 62, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:11 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More
ALAH High School Scholarships and Awards
•June 23, 2021•
The following students received scholarships and awards from the generous organizations and universities listed:
Kassidy Bissey- Arthur Order of Eastern Star
Brayden Borntreger- Arthur Woman’s Club, Illinois College Excellence in Education Scholarship, READY for Success Scholarship
Mackenzi Bowles- LFSC Jim Guthridge Memorial, George & Cora Betts, Georgine B. McDonald, MaryAnn Hillyard, Michael William Collins Memorial, John Craig Watkins Memorial, Robert & Leila Lorenson, Pheasants Forever Tom Innes Memorial, Arthur Education Association, Arthur Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Affairs, Varsity Club, Hammond United Methodist Church, Atwood Hammond PTO, Lake Land College Athletics Read More
Sullivan Fourth of July Parade
•June 23, 2021•
If you would like to participate in the Fourth of July parade in Sullivan, the Sullivan American Legion asks that you arrive behind the high school between 10 am and Noon on Sunday, July 4. The parade kicks off at noon.
Register to Support Farm Mental Health Efforts
•June 23, 2021•
America’s farm families are paying a heavy mental toll as they deal with unpredictable weather, variable input costs, long work hours, and unpredictable commodity prices. A gap exists between farm families and the resources they need to keep them safe.
University of Illinois Extension believes ag producers, agribusiness personnel, and others who support the agricultural community can stand in the gap and connect Illinois farmers with the resources they need. Read More
First Friday Concert Series
•June 23, 2021•
The Little Theatre On The Square First Friday Concert series will present Heather J. Beck featuring Colleen Johnson and Amanda Bonner Church on Friday, July 2 at 7:30 pm in front of The Little Theatre On The Square. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a free concert with the stars of The Little Theatre On The Square. Food trucks will be on site.