Ivan Moon
Ivan LaMarre Moon, 83, of Bethany, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur with his wife by his side. Read More
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The Little Theatre On The Square Creates Virtual Show
•December 9, 2020•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
2020 has been a rough year for the Little Theatre on the Square. The theatre shut down on March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However they want to bring some holiday cheer to those in the community with a virtual show.
The Little Theatre on the Square Virtual Christmas Card is a virtual show that will be available for online purchase after Dec 9 and includes the talents of over 65 people from previous productions at the theatre and Future Stars program. Read More
Food Pantry Receives New Storage Shed
•December 9, 2020•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Moultrie County Food Pantry received a gift the day before Thanksgiving, a brand new 6x8 storage shed that is secure. The previous shed that the food pantry had was small and there was no place to put anything but they now have tripled their storage area. The shed was given to the organization by Zak Horn.
The donation couldn’t have come at a better time according to Michelle Hooks, CEFS Outreach Coordinator for the Moultrie County said. “We just added two new offices so we didn’t have as much room to store items for the food pantry,” she said. Read More
HS Seniors can Apply for 2021 Conservation Achievement Scholorships
•December 9, 2020•
Applications are being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program.
The ICF awards the annual Conservation Achievement Scholarships to encourage the next generation of leaders to preserve and enhance a sustainable outdoor environment. Read More
Layton Hall Named Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year
•December 9, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Writer
The Herald and Review announced its winner of the Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year: Layton Hall.
Hall had an honored four-year career at Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond in which he earned a trip to the state finals the first three years and would have earned another trip this season.
Hall’s personal-record time was achieved in the first meet of the season. Read More
Santa Arrives
Photo by Crystal Reed
Santa Arrives
Santa travels to the Bethany Village Hall to greet and talk to local children in an antique fire truck.
It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
•December 9, 2020•
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging everyone six months and older who has not yet received the seasonal flu vaccine to get it this week as part of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
“This year it is more important than ever to get your flu shot to help avoid being co-infected with flu and COVID-19,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “Not only could being infected with both a flu virus and the virus that causes COVID-19 result in severe health complications for individuals, it also places a tremendous burden on our health care system and health care workers who are being stretched due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. If you have not already received your flu shot, get it as soon as possible to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community.” Read More
Obituaries 12-9-2020: Lena Graves
Lena Graves
Lena Marie Graves, 84, of Sullivan, passed away at 6 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Mason Point in Sullivan. Read More
Remember When? 12-9-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
It was no coincidence that State Rep. Julie Curry announced her re-election plans at a school. The Decatur Democrat made the announcement last week at Decatur’s Ida Coppenbarger Elementary School as a way of emphasizing her theme that public service is about creating a brighter and safer future for our children.
If you thought you saw Sullivan on national tv you were probably right. The traveling broadcasters from the FX national cable channel were due at Scot England’s home in Sullivan for a live satellite uplink to the channel’s Personal FX show, a program on collectibles. England’s extensive collection of memorabilia on boxer Muhammad Ali and daredevil Evel Knievel was the focus of the interview. Read More
Menu 12-9-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Dec. 14 - Pork Burger Sandwich, Baked Beans, Spinach, Bun, Cranberry oatmeal Cookie
Dec. 15 - Meatloaf, Creamed Peas and Potatoes, Tomatoes and Zucchini, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Peaches
Dec. 16 - Creamed Chicken with Green Onions & Pimento, Warm Black-Eyed Pea Salad, Biscuit, Sliced Pineapple
Dec. 17 - Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Corn, Creamy Coleslaw, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Compote
Dec. 18 - Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Dressing, Pumpkin Pie