•June 5, 2020•
Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville would like to announce
Lone Point Campground is now open. Lone Point Campground is 100% reservable and campers
must have a reservation through R1S prior to setting up on a campsite. Campers are reminded to
follow CDC guidelines while recreating at Lake Shelbyville.
Lone Point Group Camp is also open and available by online reservation. Group camp
reservations must be 2 weeks in advance and no greater than 1 year in advance. The group camp is
available for single site first come, first served camping when there are no reservations posted.
For campsite availability or to make a reservation, please visit www.recreation.gov. Reservations
by phone at 1-877-444-6777 are scheduled to resume on July 1, 2020. For additional information,
please call the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217)774-3951.
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Menu 6-3-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, June 8 - Sausage and Gravy, Mini Potato Bakers, Warm Fruit Compote, Biscuits, Fruit Juice
Tuesday, June 9 - Taco Salad w/Meat, Cheese Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Sour Cream & Taco Sauce, Sliced Peaches, Taco Chips, Pudding
Wednesday, June 10 - Pepper Beef over Brown Rice, Peas and Carrots, Warm Cinnamon Baked Apples, Whole Grain Wheat, Fresh Fruit
Thursday, June 11 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Dinner Roll, Mandarin Oranges
Friday, June 12 - Roasted Pork Loin, Baked Beans, Sicilian Veggie Mix, Apricots, Whole Grain Wheat, Graham Crackers
What Can Local Athletes Look Forward To?
•June 3, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
As stay at home restrictions are relaxed and summer activities begin, what are local athletes looking forward to?
Below we asked Sullivan Athletic Director Ryan Aikman three questions in a short interview about sports, summer camps, and preparing for the unknown during a crisis.
News Progress: With the new guidelines of working out but not more than ten people at a time, is SHS going to open its weight room, etc.? Read More
Regional Office of Education #11 Recognition of Excellence Awards
•June 3, 2020•
The Regional Office of Education #11 is pleased to announce the 2020 Inaugural ROE #11 Recognition of Excellence Award Recipients.
The Regional Office of Education #11 requested nominations from each school district within the region seeking to highlight a pre-kindergarten through grade 12 educator who has modeled excellence in education. Nominees included exceptionally skillful and dedicated individuals who have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and co-workers. They also play active and useful roles within their communities as well as schools; often distinguishing themselves as leaders. Their most important quality is their superior ability to inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities. Read More
Liberal Arts Colleges in Peril; Can They be Saved?
•June 3, 2020•
By Jim Nowlan
NP Guest Columnist
There are 4,000 degree-granting colleges and universities in our nation: community colleges, private liberal arts colleges, regional and urban public universities, and graduate research centers. I have taught within each type; each has its strengths and makes distinctive contributions to society.
Yet I have a soft spot in my heart for the liberal arts college, of which there are 700-800 in the U.S. With 500-2,000 students each, the schools offer a personal approach rarely found elsewhere. Rather than specialize the mind, these schools broaden and enlarge the mind.
Illinois has more than its share of these colleges, from Rockford down to McKendree in Lebanon. They were often started in the 19th century by Yankee ministers who believed in the civilizing influence of higher education, and before the development of public colleges. Read More
Courthouse Buzz
Photo by R.R. Best
Courthouse Buzz
The buzz around the Moultrie County Courthouse last week surrounded a hive of bees in one of the ornamental trees on the courthouse lawn. Beekeeper Steve Buxton (left) came to the rescue. Rick Matthews cut the limb the hive was attached to and Buxton transported the population to Buxton Farms west of Sullivan where he uses them to help with pollination.
Oak Grove Has Memorial Service
•June 3, 2020•
The Oak Grove Baptist Church of Bethany is having their Memorial Service on Sunday, June 7.
The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the State of Grace performing.
Obituaries 6-3-2020: Lois Carter
Lois Carter
Lois E. Carter, 98, of Effingham passed away at 8:35 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2020, in the Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
The aerial photo of Dalton City was taken in Nov 1946. 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.
S.A. Office Quarantine
•June 3, 2020•
The Moultrie County State’s Attorneys office staff went under quarantine which postponed criminal and traffic cases scheduled in circuit court early the first week of the courthouse reopening.
A family member of the states attorney tested positive for COVID 19 which resulted in the action.
State’s Attorney Tracy Weaver explained the procedure for the week of June 1.
“Some members of the State’s Attorney’s Office are self-isolating due to potential exposure to COVID-19
“Out of an abundance of caution, criminal and traffic cases scheduled for the early part of next week have been rescheduled.
“We anticipate that those potentially impacted will return to work later next week,” State’s Attorney Weaver explained.