•May 10, 2023•
Lovington will hold their town cleanup day on Saturday, May 20. There will be 4 roll off dumpsters back by Mechling’s Backhoe off State Street. No batteries, tv’s, appliances, tires, paint-oils or hazardous chemicals. This is for Lovington residents only.
•May 10, 2023•
The University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with sponsor Decatur Catholic Charities will hold a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, June 14 from 4 to 5 pm at the Lovington Ambulance Building. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. Please note: A mobile food pantry is held in Windsor, Sullivan and Lovington. You may only get food at one location. Choose the location closest to your residence. Registration is required by June 7. To register sign up at Christ’s Pantry during their open hours: May 18 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, June 1 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm and June 15 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm or call the church office at 217-873-4692 and leave a message. Someone will return your call.
•May 10, 2023•
The Moultrie County State’s Attorney’s Office has been notified that it has been awarded a grant of $15,000 for FY 2024. Victims of Violent Crimes Assistance grant funds are managed by the Attorney General’s Office and are awarded to various community service programs who provide assistance to victims of crime. The Moultrie County State’s Attorney’s Office utilizes this award to fund the Victim Witness Coordinator position within the office. The grant is funded by fees paid by defendants and is not taxpayer supported. This is the third consecutive year this grant has been awarded to the State’s Attorney’s Office.
•May 3, 2023•
Several meetings are planned in regards to wind/solar zoning ordinance in Moultrie County for HB 4412. Meetings are as follows:
Friday May 5 at 3:30pm in the County Board Room - Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting (attorney Andrew Keyt will be available for questions as well)
Friday May 19th at 9am - Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing (this is the meeting that will go into record and is the most important to be heard if the public has something to share)
Friday May 19th immediately following the ZBA hearing - Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting
May 25th 7pm - Special County Board Meeting to vote on Text amendment to the ordinance.
•May 3, 2023•
The Rotary Club of Sullivan is looking for golfers to support their annual fundraiser on Friday May 12th 11:30 am at the Sullivan Country Club. Projects supported include the literacy program One Book One Sullivan, and the Middle School Summer Trip. Sponsor a Hole for $150 or a Team for $300 that includes Hole sponsorship. We thank the 2023 sponsors including Atchison Electric, MK Trucking, Edward Jones/Troy Rogers/George Levi, First Community Bank of Moultrie County, Wood Insurance, Transport Services, Monarch Cabinets, QNS, Kirby Foods, Loman Ray Insurance/Linda Huber, Agri-Fab, Rural King Distribution, American Family Insurance/Lori Shasteen, and Scott State Bank. To sign up contact joe@marvinkeller.com. BBQ lunch, awards, and hole prizes provided.
•May 3, 2023•
Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their March Quarter Auction on Wednesday, May 10. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the American Legion Auxiliary. Founded in 1919, they are made up of spouses, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters of veterans. They are dedicated to serving veterans, military and their families. The Sullivan unit provides gifts for local nursing home veterans for various holidays throughout the year. And they support local youth organizations and families in the community. At the May Quarter Madness, vendors could include: direct sales such as Avon, Scentsy, JBloom Jewelry, Thirty-One, Tastefully Simple, Paper Pei (formerly Usbourne Books), Pampered Chef, PLUS different craft vendors, hair bows, pet products, laser engraved designs and more. Come shop the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30 pm. All ages are welcome to attend. Food will be available for purchase through Highway Heartburn Food Truck in the Legion Parking Lot. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion. For more information visit “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.
•May 3, 2023•
There are two upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drives in our area. On Tuesday, May 9, there will be a blood drive at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain from 12 to 6 pm. There is also one scheduled on Thursday, May 11 from 1 to 6 pm at the Methodist Church in Arthur, 128 E. Illinois St. Appointments can be made online at www.redcrossblood.org.
•April 26, 2023•
The Oakland Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 40th annual spring city wide yard sale in Oakland on Saturday, May 6th from 8:00 am to ? In conjunction with this, 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 further information, call 217-346-2125.
•April 26, 2023•
Okaw Valley has announced that Wednesday, May 3 will be Paige Robinson Day in Bethany. Paige will be present to be honored by the Okaw Valley community for her success on the basketball court and recently being drafted by the Dallas Wings of the WNBA with the 31st overall pick in the WNBA draft. There will be a parade at 11 am starting at the First Christian Church. Parade route will go from the First Christian Church to the Elementary School before ending at OVHS. Following the parade, there will be a few presentations on the front lawn of the high school along with some signed pictures and photo opportunities.
•April 26, 2023•
The Lovington First Christian Church is holding an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, May 11 from Noon to 6:00pm. Please note that it is staying open one hour longer than offered in the past. Online pre-registration is now available with redcrossblood.org. Pre- registration is a great way to get a time that works best for you. Walk-ins are always welcome!