Don Robinson
Don Robinson, 77, of Vernon TX died Friday, Nov. 22 in Vernon.
Mr. Robinson was born Feb. 8, 1942 in Price County, Wisconsin the son of the late Cecil Robinson and Coleen Scott Robinson. Read More
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One Hundred People Who Care
•December 11, 2019•
The CUSD #305 Education Foundation has started a new fund-raising group to support educational opportunities for the students in the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond district.
The group, called One hundred People Who Care ALAH District #305, will meet for the first time Thursday, December 5, at 6:30 at La Cascada in Arthur. Read More
EIU Professor Richard Jones wins Textbook of Distinction Award
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•December 11, 2019•
Eastern Illinois University’s Dr. Richard G. Jones, Jr., associate professor & introductory course director in EIU’s School of Communication and Journalism, was awarded the Textbook of Distinction Award from the Basic Course Division of the National Communication Association for his textbook, Communication in the Real World, Version 2.0.
The Textbook of Distinction Award is conferred to recognize college-level textbooks that show important contributions to the discipline of communication.
Jones received this award November 16 during the National Communication Association’s 105th Annual Convention in Baltimore. Jones has been a longtime member of the National Communication Association, and shared that earning this award recognition is both a career highlight and a personal honor.
Lovington Village Board Offered Park Christmas Display
•December 11, 2019•
When the Lovington village board met Nov. 12 learning Lovington Grade School’s student council had plans for a Christmas competition at Tom Conn Park.
Trustee Pam Anklam explained the student council was starting again at LGS and the 10 students involved would like to place 10 Christmas trees in the park.
Anklam reported the students would be decorating the trees with recycled materials and have the community to vote on them.
The request for lighting the 10 trees was an issued, since there was no available electricity. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is C.S. Wright in 1911. He was one of six applicants for the position of rural mail carrier on route number one out of Lovington. 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.
Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk
•December 11, 2019•
By Ted Walk
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300
The Sullivan Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a group of volunteers that give a significant amount of time to improve our school.
We are very fortunate to have this organization to host various events, raise funds, and create great experiences for our students.
Some of these experiences include providing field trips such as visits to The Great Pumpkin Patch, Apple Valley Orchard, and to see a show at the Little Theater on the Square. Read More
Remember When? 12-11-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Bethany school board authorizes $480,000 in working cash bonds. School board members Norma Farris, Carol Gregory, Dick Lamb, Dave McCabe and Paul Roney voted in favor, Steve Funk voted in opposition stating that he would prefer to explore other means of resolving the financial issues. Norma Farris, board president said “This is a band-aid, That’s all it is” and superintendent Marilyn Bayley reported that there’s no way to cut enough from the budget to solve the financial situation we’re in.
Local veterinarian Gregory Mauck recently performed an onychectomy, or surgical declaw, on a five month old male bear. The bear, “Hunter”, was quite aggressive and bit Mauck and it’s owner during the procedure.
Barbara Coslow and Sally Foley of Lovington were recently promoted by the Hardware State Bank. Coslow was promoted to cashier and Foley was named marketing and public relations officer. Read More
ESDA/Animal Control Consolidate
•December 11, 2019•
Animal Control and Emergency Services and Disaster Agency consolidated in Moultrie County and Sheriff Chris Sims reported progress to two county board committees last week.
Sims and Deputy Caleb Smith, who is designated Animal Control and ESDA coordinator, replaces animal control officer Sam Donaker, who retires at the end of the year and ESDA coordinator Jan Haegen who retired in December. Read More
Sullivan Fire Department’s New Tanker Improves Rural Fire Protection
Photo by Mike Brothers
State Fire Marshall Matt Perez (left) announced the Fire Truck Revolving Loan program helped Sullivan Fire Protection Dist. purchase a new 3000 gallon tanker. Pictured with Perez are Sullivan Fire Dist. Chief Mike Piper, Assistant Chief Larry Edwards and Larry Peasley Maroa Fire Chief.
•December 11, 2019•
By Mike Brothers
Sullivan Fire Protection District can deliver 3000 gallons of water and dispense it in three minutes thanks to the Fire Truck Revolving Loan Program.
The new $278,335 3000 gallon tanker was on display at the Sullivan Fire department Dec. 3 when Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez announced Sullivan was one of 23 communities benefiting from 0% interest loan program.
“The Sullivan Fire Protection District was approved for a 0% loan through OSFM for a new 3000-gallon tanker, a much needed new piece of equipment,” Sullivan Fire Chief Mike Piper began. “Through the program, our station has been able to purchase a new Ladder Truck and have an ambulance box remounted on a new chassis,” he continued.
“Without the Revolving Loan Program, we may not have been able to make the purchases necessary to continue serving local residents.” Read More
Santa Visits Lovington
Photo furnished. Santa Visits Lovington. Santa visited the Lovington American Legion Post Sunday, Dec. 8 delivering treats and listening to requests. The annual event is sponsored by the Lovington American Legion Auxiliary. Sparrow’s Unlimited held the 25th annual Kids Auction at Jerry’s East End in Lovington on Saturday which raised needed funds for local families during the holidays.