Dear Editor,

I am amazed at the numerous falsehoods told by the media and politicians about the U S Postal Service and the upcoming election. As a retired postal employee, I have no doubt postal employees across the country will be able to handle the surge of election mail.
Some in the media may not know what they are saying is wrong; others are simply not telling you the truth. Most politicians know the facts, but choose to act like your taxes are paying the salary of all postal employees. This simply is not true! Read More

Multiple COVID-19 Cases Confirmed

•September 2, 2020•
It is with heavy hearts that the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) recognizes the first confirmed COVID-19 death of a Moultrie County male resident in his 70s.
“We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends as they mourn the loss of their loved one,” said Angela Hogan, RN, MSPH, Moultrie County Health Department Administrator. “During this time of grief in respect to the family’s privacy, we are not releasing any additional information.” Read More

•September 2, 2020• 
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the expiration date for valid driver’s licenses held by Illinois drivers who are 75 years of age or older has been extended for a period of one year past the licenses’ current 2020 expiration date. As a result, drivers age 75 and older with a 2020 driver’s license expiration date do not need to visit a facility to renew their driver’s license until shortly before their birthday in 2021.
“I am mindful of the heightened risks associated with seniors contracting COVID-19, and that is why I have authorized this important change during this challenging and unique time,” said White. Read More