•December 2, 2020•
Every year, Rotary District 6490 sponsors an essay contest. The first prize is $500, and the second prize is $250. Literacy and Education are core values of Rotary and central to our global mission.
High School Students are invited to participate. The contest is now open. The deadline date for submissions is January 31, 2021. This will allow students ample time to prepare their essays, under the challenging conditions of the pandemic. Read More
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Lovington Grade School Students Receive Free Shoes
Photo by R.R. Best
Lovington Grade School fifth grade teacher Mrs. Seal gives a new pair of shoes to student Gabriel Devenbaugh last week. All 160 students at the school received a brand new pair of shoes through the efforts of several faith based organizations and the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 68 in Sullivan.
•December 2, 2020•
By Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Last Tuesday, students at Lovington Grade School received an early Thanksgiving surprise, a brand new pair of shoes. All 160 students at the school received a new pair of shoes.
The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 68 of Sullivan purchased shoes for preschool students and several faith based charitable organization purchased the rest of the shoes for the students. According to Lovington Grade School secretary Jennifer Voegel, this is not the first time students have been gifted. She said that last year a major corporation donated socks and school supplies to every student at the school.
“This is a blessing that I’ve been asking for a long time,” Voegel said. Read More
Lake Land College Accepting Nominations
•December 2, 2020•
Lake Land College is accepting nominations for the Pacesetter Award, Retiree Wall of Fame, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Alumnus Achievement Award & Distinguished Alumni Society.All nominations for these listed awards are being accepted until February 1, 2021.
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual whose exemplary service and contributions have benefited Lake Land College or its affiliated organizations. Current paid members of the faculty and staff and current members of the board of trustees are not eligible for this award.
Past Distinguished Service Award winners are Debbie Benefiel (2020), Kathleen Doehring (2019), Robert Luther (2018), Scott Lensink (2017), James Shaffer (2016), Robert Pancoast (2015), Max Jaeger (2014), Annette Lynch (2013), Gerald Forsythe (2012), John Livesay (2011), Rick Manuell (2010), Preston Smith (2009), Bob Willenborg (2008), Don Portugal (2007), Dwight Schilling (2006), Ann Bacon (2005), Susan Leach (2004), Anne Kabbes (2003), James Allee (2002), Roger Dettro (2001), Peter M. Bonutti (2000), Charles Adams (1999), Michael Yager (1998), James Bennett (1997), Tom Reedy (1996), R. Dale Adams (1995), Jack Schultz (1994), Consuello Luttrell (1993), George Mitchell (1992), Melvin Lockard (1991), Lowell Samuel (1990), Eugene Bauer (1989), William Podestá (1988), Jack Oberhill (1987), Floyd Curl (1985), Robert Johnson (1984), Virgil and Charlene Roberts (1983), Eddie Collings (1982) and William B. Hills (1981). Read More
Moultrie County’s Lori Barringer Graduates
•December 2, 2020•
University of Illinois Extension Program Leader and Assistant Dean, Community and Economic Development, Anne Heinze Silvis, and United Counties Council of Illinois President David Meyer, County Board Chairman of Washington County, are pleased to announce Lori Barringer of Moultrie County has completed the coursework and is now a graduate of the 2020 Leadership Academy program for local government officials. The Leadership Academy, a joint venture of United Counties Council of Illinois and the University of Illinois Extension, is a comprehensive leadership development program designed for county officials, elected and appointed. The central focus of this program of study whose rigor is comparable to courses at the University is on critical thinking, problem-solving, communications, planning, self-assessment and change. Read More
“Winter Weather – Get it Together”
•December 2, 2020•
As snow-and-ice season fast approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are reminding the driving public that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” Because of the continuing threat of COVID-19, planning and preparation, as well as patience and understanding, will be needed more than ever from drivers this winter.
“Our snow-and-ice response teams have prepared throughout the year to make this upcoming winter driving season as safe as possible. Whenever you see them doing their jobs, please slow down and give them room to work,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “This year, we need the public to always be planning ahead and truly asking themselves before heading out if snow and ice are in the forecast: Is this trip really necessary? Read More
Local Business Owners Create Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Photo by Crystal Reed
Lisa Ozier, Michelle Young, Rob Young and Phil Ozier hold a few of the Thanksgiving baskets that they put together for 11 local families.
•December 2, 2020•
By Crystal Reed
NP Writer
For the last few years there has been a group of Sullivan business owners who have created Thanksgiving baskets for families that may not be able to afford the traditional holiday feast. On a recent weekend Phil and Lisa Ozier and Rob and Michelle Young gathered in a garage to fill the baskets with all the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal. Read More
Obituaries 12-2-2020: Howard McEntee
Howard McEntee
Former Lovington resident, Howard Frederick McEntee, 99, passed away in Virginia Beach, Va. Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Howard was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. Read More
Obituaries 12-2-2020: Joe Griffin
Joe Griffin
Joseph V. Griffin, 100, formerly of St. Anne, Ill., passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Passavant Memorial Hospital, in Jacksonville, Ill. Read More
Obituaries 12-2-2020: Christopher Ripple
Christopher Ripple
Christopher David “Chris” Ripple 48, of Bethany passed away as a result of an automobile accident on November 26, 2020. Read More
Bake Sale
•December 2, 2020•
The Sunny Side Flea Flickers 4-H Club will be having a bake sale on Saturday, December 5 from Noon to 3:00 pm outside at the Bethany American Legion. They will be selling cookies, pies, candies, jellies etc.