•August 23, 2023•

Lake Land College has announced the students who have graduated following the completion of the Summer 2023 term. Graduates are: Seth Bartimus, Bethany, Associate in Arts-Psychology; Maggie Kelly, Windsor, Associate in Arts-Pre-Veterinary Medicine; Ian Plank, Sullivan, Associate in Arts-Business; Megan Carver, Sullivan, Certificate- Practical Nursing; Cassandra Diener, Lovington, Certificate- Cosmetology; Joline Matheson, Sullivan, Certificate-Medical Assistant; Victoria Morgan, Lovington, Certificate-Medical Assistant; Sarah Springman, Bethany, Certificate- Medical Assistant.

•August 16, 2023•

Dakota Clayton, from Sullivan, was among the students from Lakeview College of Nursing who made the summer Dean’s List.

Students who are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Lakeview College of Nursing and who achieve a GPA of 3.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale are named to the Dean’s List for the semester.

Lakeview College of Nursing offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree. It is a single-purpose, private institution that has specialized in nursing education in the Danville, IL, Area since 1894. Lakeview began offering its program in Charleston, IL, in the fall of 2001.

•August 16, 2023•

The Oakland Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 40th Annual Fall City Wide Yard Sales in Oakland on Saturday, August 26 from 8 am to ? In conjunction with this the Hindsboro community, 6 miles west on Rt. 133 is also having city wide yard sales. Maps will be available at McQueen Lumber in Oakland.

•July 12, 2023•

Local Master Naturalists want to inspire you to appreciate Illinois’ natural beauty and learn some interesting facts along the way. Join us for our third annual Field Day of Learning on Saturday, July 29, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm at Douglas-Hart Nature Center & Warbler Ridge Conservation Area.

We will offer opportunities to learn about a variety of topics throughout the day including bees and wasps and their importance, the lifecycle and behaviors of monarchs and black swallowtails, and the unique flora of Warbler Ridge Conservation Area. There will be a mix of indoor and outdoor learning. Participants will need to be able to hike moderate trails.
Check-in and welcome will begin at 8:30 am at Douglas-Hart Nature Center, 2204 Dewitt Ave. E, Mattoon. A light breakfast and water will be offered in the morning. Lunch will be on your own; we encourage you to bring a sack lunch. Be prepared to travel to Warbler Ridge Conservation Area for a guided nature walk at 1 PM.
Workshop participation is limited to twenty individuals and spots fill up quickly. To register go to go.illinois.edu/FLDay or call the Mattoon Extension office at 217-345-7034. The cost is $12.00 and includes handouts. Please bring drinking water for the outdoor sessions and wear proper clothing. Insect repellant is recommended. This opportunity is open to the public and recommended for adult learners. If you will need an accommodation in order to participate, please email uie-ccdms@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.

•July 12, 2023•

This month’s Bethany Senior Citizens potluck will be on Wednesday, July 19 at Bethany Library. No bingo. Potluck meal at 11 am. All are welcome.