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Cruise Night on the Square

News Progress Posted on August 25, 2021 by webmasterAugust 25, 2021

•August 25 2021•

Sullivan Street Machine Association will be presenting a cruise night on the square in Sullivan on Saturday, September 4 starting at 3 pm. Registration is $10. All makes, models and years are welcome. There will be over $1,500 in door prizes as well as bounce houses, goodie bags and a cruise route. There will be live music by Shovelhead and free popcorn provided by Boy Scout Troop 39. Dash plaques for the first 100 registered. There will also be a Powerwheels Demo Derby starting at 6 pm for ages 3 to 9. For more information call 217-460-0826 or 217-273-8487.

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Oakland Fall City Wide Yard Sales

News Progress Posted on August 25, 2021 by webmasterAugust 25, 2021

•August 25 2021•

The Oakland Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 38th Annual Fall City Wide Yard Sale in Oakland on Saturday, August 28 from 8 am to ?. The Hindsboro community, 6 miles west on Rt. 133, is also having a city wide yard sale. Maps will be available at McQueen Lumber in Oakland. For more information call 217-346-2125.

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Early Deadlines for Labor Day Issue

News Progress Posted on August 25, 2021 by webmasterAugust 25, 2021

•August 25 2021•

Due to the Labor Day holiday, there will be early deadlines for the September 8 issue of the News Progress. Deadline for display advertising, classifieds and legals will be Friday, September 3 at Noon.

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Drive-Thru Senior Expo

News Progress Posted on August 25, 2021 by webmasterAugust 25, 2021

•August 25 2021•

Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. will be having a drive-thru senior expo on Friday, September 24 at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 E. Strain in Sullivan. Drive thru starts at Noon, no early entries. There will be a free lunch catered by Griffin’s BBQ Crew and Catering Service, LLC that is sponsored by State Representative Brad Halbrook and Senator Chapin Rose. The expo will be in the parking lot of the Sullivan American Legion. They ask that those attending form a single line of cars by the front door of the Legion. They will begin bringing goodie bags and meals out to vehicles at Noon. Drawings for the prizes will be live on Facebook the afternoon of Thursday, September 23 at 2 pm. Prize winners can pick up their prizes when they drive thru the Expo on Friday. Call 217-728-8521 by Friday, September 10 to reserve your meal and have your name entered into the drawings from various businesses and service organizations from Sullivan and the surrounding communities. You can call Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

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Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale

News Progress Posted on August 18, 2021 by webmasterAugust 18, 2021

•August 18, 2021•

Come join in for the 59th Annual Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale held August 27 and 28 at the Otto Center, ½ mile south of Arthur, Illinois.
The activities will begin Friday at 4:30 p.m. with a pulled BBQ pork dinner and the auction starting at 6 p.m. On Saturday a pancake and sausage breakfast runs from 6-10 a.m., with the auction beginning at 8 a.m. The silent auction is from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The children’s activities begin Saturday at 9 a.m. and feature a train ride around the grounds. The children’s auction will begin at 10 a.m. A featured activity for the children will be a petting zoo.
Lunch items will begin to be served at 11 a.m. including a chicken dinner, butterfly pork chops, bacon burgers and river fries. Other food offerings include a full lunch stand, peadros (taco salad), hot homemade pretzels, lemon shake-ups, fried pies, ice cream, slushies, root beer floats and a variety of baked goods. Be sure to take home some of the homemade yeast donuts, tea rings and cinnamon rolls made fresh both days.
The auction features a variety of handmade quilts, locally crafted Amish wood furniture and many other items. The proceeds from the auction are distributed with 80% given to Mennonite Central Committee and 20% remaining in the local community.
For more information concerning the sale, please contact Richard Beachy (217-259-1427) or visit the website at http://www.arthurreliefsale.org/.

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Gospel Sing

News Progress Posted on August 18, 2021 by webmasterAugust 18, 2021

•August 18, 2021•

There will be a gospel sing on Saturday, August 21 at 6 pm at the Allenville Christian Church. Rick Alan King will be performing, a gifted gospel singer from Goodlettsville, TN. Refreshments will follow. A love offering will be taken.

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Operation Secret Santa Auction

News Progress Posted on August 18, 2021 by webmasterAugust 18, 2021

•August 18, 2021•

The Annual Operation Secret Santa Auction will be on August 21 at the Toy Bar from 4 pm to 1 am. The Kirby’s food truck will be there at 5 pm. Look them up on Facebook at Secret Santa’s Silent Auction Group. Pick up for online silent auction is 4 to 6 pm. The live auction will be at 6 pm. Identity Crisis starts at 8 pm. Bring your lawn chairs.

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Yoder Named to Dean’s List

News Progress Posted on August 18, 2021 by webmasterAugust 18, 2021

•August 18, 2021•

Kara Yoder of Arthur has earned dean’s list honors during the Spring 2021 semester at Lee University. Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, on-campus students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00.

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Windsor Harvest Picnic Events Schedule

News Progress Posted on August 4, 2021 by webmasterAugust 4, 2021

•August 4, 2021•

Thursday, August 19
4:00 pm Pork Chop Dinner by Windsor Harvest Picnic
5:00 pm Methodist Church Ice Cream Social
5:45 pm Patriotic Opening by Windsor American Legion
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm State of Grace
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Battle Creek
Friday, August 20, 2021
5:00 pm Fish Dinner by Windsor Harvest Picnic
7:00 pm Welcome
7:00 pm Moe Bandy

Saturday, August 21
6:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast by Windsor FFA
7:00 am Check in for 5K Run
7:30 am 5K Run Begins
10:00 am Pedal Tractor Pull
2:00pm Parade forms at Windsor High School
3:00 pm Parade Begins
4:30 pm Chicken Dinner by Windsor Harvest Picnic with Homemade Desserts by W.H.A.T
6:45 pm Welcome
7:00 pm Jeff Carson
9:00 pm Raffle Drawing
Carnival
Thursday 6-10
Friday 6-10
Saturday 3-10

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BASO Main Street Car Show

News Progress Posted on August 4, 2021 by webmasterAugust 4, 2021

•August 4, 2021•

The Bethany Advocates and Support Organization (BASO) and Village of Bethany are sponsoring the BASO Main Street Car Show in downtown Bethany on Saturday, August 21 from 4 to 7 pm. Entry fee is $10. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 entries. Trophies will be presented at 6:30 pm, awards being given out will be People’s Choice, Mayor’s Choice, Chief’s Choice and Top Ten Awards-Participant Judging. All makes and model are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Music will be provided by Nidal Entertainment and food vendors will be Bethany Fire Department, Bethany Diner and ice cream and desserts by the Bethany United Methodist Church.

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Moultrie-Douglas Contestants



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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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