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SHS honor roll

News Progress Posted on January 29, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 29, 2025

•January 29, 2025•

Straight A honor roll Senior: Mason J. Booker, Addison A. Brush, Zoe M. Conlin, Olivia L Cordes, Hannah N. Creek, Anderson D. Crouse, Cameron M. Crowe, Shaelyn A. Ellis, Elise R. Fleming, Madison N. Flexser, Katilyn G. Kirby, Curtis A. Kite, Rhett J. Lehman, Taylar L. Mercer, Simon A. Parri, Hayden, M. Righter, Addison N. Stollard, Mayci J. Strauf, Sarina E. Voegel, Camden E. Watkins, Tabitha A. Webb, Novalyn Woods and Kenadi E. Wyrozumski.  

Juniors: Riane N.L. Bear, Emily G. Crosier, Mae J. Dawkins, Logan I. Fleener, Josie L. Herschberger, Johnathan C. Iacobazzi, Wilma Plank, Eiley G. Poe, Devon M. Richardson, Madilyn R. Shonkwiler, Jnai N. Webb and Kolton J. Wiley.  

Sophomores: Grant J. Martin, Julia L. Moody, Emerson J. Risley, Kaylee J. Smith and Gavin E. Wade.  

Freshman: Weslee J.C. Allen, Madeline M. Anderson, Madelyn G. Atteberry, Piper C. Conlin, Gavin Finn, Alexander M. Fultz, Rhesa L. Issacs, Brynner E.L. Johnson, William C. Miller and Andrew J. Toner.  

High honor roll Seniors: Brooklyn R. Booker, Cooper M. Christensen, Kaden A. Dalponte, Samantha J. Davidson, Isabel M. Donovan, Caysen L. Dringenberg, Lucas W. Floyd, Aian W. Fryman, Linnea R. Graham, Sawyer E. Guynn, Gavin J. Helmuth, Kelsie G. Hodge, Reid D. Holloway, Zayne H. Issacs, Angel M. Miller, Addison K. Minor, Ivan S. Moxley, Lola L. Shonkwiler, Alyssa J. Taylor, Joleigh R.M. Tipsword, Kylie J. Voyles and Claire E. Welch.  

Juniors: Danica J. Bell, Lilly J. Bennett, Trent M. Binnion, Kate M. Bushue, Benjamin I.L. Butler, Anyssa E. Coffer, Joshua R. Cremeens, Liam M. Donovan, Cora E. Emel, James E. Feldkamp, Meriem E. Garrett, Aubrey D. Gengerich, Mikaela R. Guest, Jenna L. Herschberger, Mitchell W. Hooten, Zaden W. Hussong, Keylee M. Jean, Mason D. Jungiewicz, Jade M. McKee, Lillian B. Moxley, Marshall D. Robison, Fallon E. Rose, Owen S. Smith, Austin Steinhour, Carson B. Swinford, Brycen D. Wildman, Nevaeh C. Wilson, Drew G. Woolen and Tristan D. Wright.  

Sophomores: Noah E. Bryant, Adalyn F. Cruitt, Mya J. Dyer, Addison E. Hullum, Olivia N. Hullum, Gracelynn M. Johnson, Austin J. Kelley, Claire E. Kursell, Kinley E. Lane-Johnson, Ellie G. Lehamn, Jennifer M. Lofland, Tegan A. McRill, Alexis P. Russell, Cadence K.E. Schmohe, Dimitri J. Shrock, Brady N. Stollard, Drayden S. Watkins and Madelyn E. Whitmore.  

Freshman: Charles W. Conlin, Grace E. Crothers, Savanna L. Dendy, Gracelynn M. Dovell, Carter W. Honchell, Jett L. Kinder, Kent D. Lehman, Mikenzie L. Mercer, Kuper J. Minor, Miles J. Monroe, Whitney A. Novota, Avery E. Renfro, Daisy A. Richardson, Joanna M.L. Rickelman, Collin C. Shain, Oliver M.K. Shonkwiler, Sophia J.D. Smith, Cy K. Stone, Cali L. Szabo, Carmyn W. Thurston, Bryson M. Wilson, Colt D. Wilson and Ronin Woods.  

Honor roll Seniors: Kyannah R. Allen, Deaiden R. Arnold, Maddux L.E. Bassett, Mitchell D. Bennett, Alex E. Cavazos, Jazzlynn M. Coe, Jasmine A. Duncan, Kylee M. Freese, Layla D, Hildebrand, Jackson L. Lancaster, Emily J. Miller, Demarkus J. Moore, Kalvin A.J. Osborn, Kendall M. Penberthy, Xandria D. Smith and Charliegh M. Tripp.  

Juniors: Isaiah T. Brown, Joclynn C. Cunningham, Makaela B. Day, Max W. Jamison, Evan M. Loy, Donavan M. Perry, Harmony M. Ray, Laney L. Russell, Caden R. Saul, Gariella L. Sorrell, Aeralyn D. Thrasher and Camdin C.L. Waidelich.  

Sophomores: Avram J. Bates, Synthea N. Doss, Caleigh E. Dyer, Clark K Fresse, Emma K. Lawrence, Keegan M. Newberry, Infiniti L. Phillips, Jacob E. Poynor, Colin W. Roehrs, Tanner C. Seelow, Nicholas Waggoner and Miracle D.R. Wilson.  

Freshman: Joshua E. Bailey, Nathan A. Bishop, Teagan M. Born, Avery L. Casteel, Liam C. Coil, Taevyn R.A. Dixon, David A. Eaton, Jude R.L. Eckel, Lena M. Emel, Ron L. Ferrell, Aceon W. Fryman, Prudence L. Jenkins, Emmersyn M. Jiannoni, Jiawei Ni, Annalinise J. Palmer, Lorelei L.J. Parker, Torreon U. Phillips, River J. Polley, Allyssa T.S. Prahl, Levi P. Risley, Karson L. Robinson, Mali R. Roe, Madyx G. Schwass, Ethan E. Smith, Natalie A. Stinson, Valentina R. Thurston and Maddison E. Walters.

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Dine with a Doc

News Progress Posted on January 29, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 29, 2025

•January 29, 2025•

The Mid-Illinois Senior Services Center is hosting a free lunch with Dr. Andy Kim DC from Stanfield Chiropractic, at the senior center, 113 E Jefferson, in Sullivan on February 4th from 11am to one. During this time attendees can listen and ask the doctor questions, receive door prizes and fellowship with peers.  

For more information on Dine with a doc, visit www.dinewithadoc.com or contact Senior Education Ministries at (217)917-4970 or email senioreducationminitries@yahoo.com. To reserve a spot for the lunch call the Mid-Illinois Senior Services center at (217)728-8521.

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Windsor honor rolls

News Progress Posted on January 22, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 22, 2025

•January 22, 2025•

7th Grade Honor Roll: Baymen Dyer, Jocelyn French

7th Grade High Honors: Rihanna Baker, Kailynn Burley, Addisyn Clark, Jeslyn Kemper, Dayton Montgomery, Alma Peadro, Briley Rincker, Emery Voris, Laura Will

8th Grade High Honor Roll: Lily Ault, Lila Cramner, Jackson Hartman, Faith Hendrickson, Mathilda Kasey, Addison Montgomery, Arora Rincker, Briar Rincker, Bryce Rincker

9th Grade Honor Roll: Madison Carter, Maxwell Jeffries, Evan Pfeiffer, Ellenor Walker

9th Grade High Honor Roll: Monica Baker, Ellyn Boyer, Bryar Cowger, Owen Figgins, Emma Hickman, Peter Mast, Madison Sears

10th Grade Honor Roll: Elizabeth Cloe, Ryan Harris, Zoey McDaniel

10th Grade High Honor Roll: Ava Ballinger, Brody Barnard, Addilyn Bly, Logan Corrie, Clarissa Johnson, Grace Mast, Paisley Montgomery, Allie Upton

11th Grade Honor Roll: Ryker McDaniel, Olivia Rogers

11th Grade High Honor Roll: Alicia Camacho, Cameron Carey, Annaleise Cowger, Matthew Dennis, Haylee Downs, Alexis Gee, Ethan Goers, Hailey Goers, Tyler Hunter, Leak Kasey, Kyra Kitch, Bailey Owens, Landon Postlewait, Seth Rincker, Payton Shupe, Branson Tingley, Patton Voris

12th Grade Honor Roll: Karissa Sanders

12th Grade High Honor Roll: Chiara Campanelli, Aubrey Carter, Luke Dispennett, Anthony Harris, Rylan Rincker, Josephine Roberts, Avery Starwalt, Halle Wright

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Agri Fab Inc. to host Community Blood Drive

News Progress Posted on January 22, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 22, 2025

•January 22, 2025•

Agri Fab Inc. will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, February 7 at 809 S Hamilton St, inside Gold Classroom.  

To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested.  

Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747 5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 12/13/24 are eligible to give at this drive. 

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Project HELP Preschool round up

News Progress Posted on January 22, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 22, 2025

•January 22, 2025•

The Windsor School District and the Project HELP Preschool program will be offering free developmental screenings to provide parents an opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided, free of charge. The free screenings will begin on Friday, March 28th at the Windsor Christian Church, 1101 Broadway.  

To find out what preschool options are available in your community, schedule an appointment to have your child screened by contacting Missy Hendrickson at (217)459-2447. Signed parent/guardian permission required. Screening are required for possible enrollment in the Project HELP preschool classroom.

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Mo. Co. Senior Center January happenings

News Progress Posted on January 15, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 15, 2025

•January 15, 2025•

Thursday, January 16th: 10am exercise class  

Friday, January 17th: 1pm Pool tourney 

 Monday, January 20th: Closed for MLK day 

 Tuesday, January 21st: 10am exercise class 

 Wednesday, January 22nd: 1pm hand and foot cards, 1pm cornhole tourney 

 Thursday, January 23rd: 10am exercise class 

 Friday, January 24th: 1pm pool tourney 

 Monday, January 27th: 1pm WitFit presented by Cheri Burcham of U of I Extension Office 

 Tuesday, January 28th: 10am exercise class 

 Wednesday, January 29th: 1pm hand and foot cards, 1pm cornhole tourney  

Thursday, January 30th: 10am exercise class  

Friday, January 31st: 1pm pool tourney

Peace Meal senior nutrition 

Thursday, January 16th: Stuffed chicken breast, Delmonico potatoes, venetian blend, fruit and bread or roll.  

Friday, January 17th: Tuna salad, potato soup, tangy coleslaw, tropical fruit salad and a bun.  

Monday, January 20th: Ham and Beans, copper carrots, mixed fruit, cornbread and Kitchen’s choice dessert.  

Tuesday, January 21st: Pizza mac casserole, corn, spiced apples and kidney bean salad.  

Wednesday, January 22nd: Meatloaf, ranch mashed potatoes, peas and pearl onions, fruit and bread or roll.  

Thursday, January 23rd: Mushroom crusted chicken breast, baby bakers, stewed tomatoes, fruit pudding salad and bread or roll.  

Friday, January 24th: Vegetable lasagna, California blend, fruit crisp and romaine salad.  

Monday, January 27th: Stuffed green peppers, buttered hominy, carrots and raisins or craisins.  

Tuesday, January 28th: Fried chicken, hash brown casserole, green beans, cherry fluff and bread or roll.  

Wednesday, January 29th: Pulled pork with mac and cheese, beets, breaded tomatoes and hot fruit compote.  

Thursday, January 30th: Roast beef, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, green bean casserole, coleslaw and bread or roll.  

Friday, January 31st: Veggie burger, vegetables, black-eyed pea salad, fruit or salad and a bun.  

Skim milk and desserts with no sugar added are available in many locations, ask the sit supervisor for information. The nutrition program suggests a donation of $4 for each congregate and home-delivered meal. No older person shall be denied a meal because of their inability to contribute towards the cost of the meal. Illinois link cards are accepted. Call David Kirsh at (217)728-8521 to make a reservation.[/s2If]

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Free laundry day

News Progress Posted on January 15, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 15, 2025

•January 15, 2025•

Another free laundry will be provided by the collaboration of The Moultrie Shelby County ROSC, ACE Hardware and DOVE inc. The groups once again has pulled together to offer a free laundry day on January 30th, at the Sullivan Wash and Fold, previously known as the Rainbow Wash House, at 809 W Jackson St. in Sullivan. The free event will run from 9-12pm.  

For further questions or donations to a future laundry day, contact Skylar Miller at Skylark@hourhouserecovery.org. Naloxone and Naloxone trainings will be readily available to community members during this event.

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Meeting notice

News Progress Posted on January 15, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 15, 2025

•January 15, 2025•

The Lovington Community Ambulance annual meeting will be held Thursday, January 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Lovington Ambulance building.

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Application deadline approaching

News Progress Posted on January 8, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 8, 2025

•January 8, 2025•

Eastern Illinois University encourages eligible students to explore two of the University’s highest-impact scholarships and to submit their application materials by the shared January 10 deadline. 

Two unique opportunities are being championed by EIU scholarship coordinators ahead of this Friday’s deadline—EIU’s Presidential Scholarships and EIU’s Sarah Bush Lincoln Nursing Scholarships. Both are high-impact, high-reward scholarships for top-performing, admitted EIU freshman. Details on each are available below:

EIU’s Presidential Scholarships—EIU’s Presidential Scholarships are available to incoming, admitted freshmen with eligible GPAs or ACT/SAT composite scores. For exceptionally strong incoming freshmen, the Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College offers three different competitive scholarships awarded over four years:

• Full-ride Pemberton Presidential Scholarship* (approximately $101,000 over four years)

• Full-tuition Presidential Scholarship* (approximately $55,000 over four years)

• Honors Award for Incoming Freshmen (approximately $14,000 over four years, in addition to the automatic Merit Scholarship, worth up to $16,000 over four years, for a total of approximately $30,000 over four years)

*Applicants for the Pemberton Presidential and the Presidential Scholarship are also considered as applicants for the Honors Award. Students do not need to complete an additional application for the Honors Award.

EIU’s Sarah Bush Lincoln Nursing Scholarships for the EIU Gail & Richard Lumpkin School of Nursing—these are full-ride scholarships for local, high-achieving, first-semester Nursing students meeting eligible GPA requirements. Recipients must be a full-time admitted incoming freshman majoring in Pre-Nursing or Nursing. This scholarship is available to students from 10 of EIU’s surrounding counties across East Central Illinois.

Interested applicants can visit eiu.edu/nurse/SBL_Scholarship.php for more details.

Note that while these two scholarship opportunities have application deadlines of January 10, most other EIU scholarships have a deadline of March 15. For students looking for opportunities beyond what’s outlined here, interested applicants can access hundreds of other available scholarships and eligibility guidelines through eiu.academicworks.com. Students can log in with their EIU NetID and password to see and apply to scholarships tailored to their academic/demographic profile(s). 

EIU awarded more than $49 million in gift aid to nearly 4,000 undergraduate students last academic year, averaging $12,587 in support per student. This assistance helps EIU remain the lowest cost-of-attendance University in Illinois.

EIU prepares students to accomplish their life goals through a combination of quality academics, personal relationships, and both on-campus and online learning opportunities. For more information about Eastern Illinois University, including its broad array of academic and career readiness programs, or any of EIU’s other community-based services and opportunities, visit eiu.edu or call EIU’s public information office at (217) 581-7400. 

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Legion membership caravan

News Progress Posted on January 8, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 8, 2025

•January 8, 2025•

The 2025 Department of Illinois Legion Membership Caravan will make a stop in the 19th District at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 E. Strain St., Sullivan, on January 15 at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served and National Vice Commander Roger Mathison will be the guest speaker. 

The caravan is asking for new and renewed membership cards to be brought to the stop by all 19th District Legion, Auxiliary, S.A.L. and Legion Riders.

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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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