•December 25, 2024•
Due to New Years falling on a Wednesday this year the deadline for the holiday paper has been moved up. Deadline for the January 1 issue is the previous Thursday, 12/26, at noon.
This deadline is for all items including legals, display advertising, classifieds, news items and obituaries.
•December 18, 2024•
Graduating nurses received their pins at the 2024 Lake Land College Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) Bridge program pinning ceremony.
The LPN to ADN Bridge program provides a pathway for current LPNs to advance in their careers by becoming a registered nurse with one additional year of coursework.
Among those graduating were Alicia Yoder from Arthur and Blake Robinson and Kendra Elzy both of Sullivan.
•December 18, 2024•
Hammond United Methodist Church will hold their annual Christmas candle lighting with special music featuring “Collage of Faith” on Sunday, December 22 at 6pm. All are welcome to join this celebration. Light snacks will follow in the fellowship hall. The church is located at 3rd and D Streets in Hammond and is handicap accessible.
•December 11, 2024•
The Moultrie County Animal Shelter has began their 2024 Christmas drive for both treats and toys for the animals in their care. The second year of this drive asks for donations for the pets at the shelter, while home to both cats and dogs has posted wishlists for their fluffy friends. All donations will directly benefit the pound pets at the shelter.
The wishlist provided for the critters includes bones, Pupperoni treats, dog canned food, cat canned food, kong toys, tug ropes, slow feeder bowls, kitten canned food, cat litter and dental sticks. Donations can be made at the Kaskaskia Valley Animal Hospital front desk during office hours between 8am and 6pm Monday- Friday and 8am to 12pm on Saturdays.
For more information on the toy and treat drive email the animal hospital at kvah61951@gmail.com or call (217)728-7974.
•December 11, 2024•
Windsor Elementary School is calling on Santa’s little helpers for a family reading night on Thursday, December 12th from 5-6pm. During the family reading night, families can expect a photo with Santa, cookies and hot cocoa, storytime with Mrs. Claus, games and a scavenger hunt.
For more information on the family reading night call (217)459-2636.
•December 11, 2024•
The monthly senior potluck in Bethany will be restarting in January, holding no potluck in December due to the holidays within the month.
•December 11, 2024•
The News Progress will be printing Letters to Santa in our December 18 issue.
If your child would like to write a letter to Santa it
can be e-mailed to santa@newsprogress.com. It must be received by Noon on Thursday, December 12.
•December 11, 2024•
Due to Christmas and New Years falling on a Wednesday this year the deadline for the holiday papers has been moved up. Deadline for the December 25 issue will be the previous Thursday, 12/19, at noon. Deadline for the January 1 issue is the previous Thursday, 12/26, at noon.
This deadline is for all items including legals, display advertising, classifieds, news items and obituaries.
Enjoy Nativity displays at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan, across from firehouse. On December 14 and 15 there will be several privately owned nativities on displays in the sanctuary and other areas within the church. The public is welcome to come and view these displays from noon to 3:00 p.m. each day.
Donations will be accepted and proceeds will benefit the local ministries in Sullivan.
Sparrow Unlimited, of Lovington, will hold the annual Christmas for the Kids fundraising auction online this year. Bidding will be between December 8 and 14, with last bid accepted at 2:00p.m. central on the 14th. A link to the Facebook page for the auction can be found on the Sparrows Unlimited Facebook page.
If you are interested in making a donation, call Barry Morgan 217-433-6123 or Pam Anklam 217-201-0662. Items may also be dropped off at Jerry’s East End Tavern in Lovington or mailed to Sparrow’s Unlimited P.O. Box 742, Lovington Illinois 61937. Monetary donations are accepted at www.sparrows-unlimited.com.