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Academic All State Recognition

News Progress Posted on November 16, 2022 by webmasterNovember 16, 2022

•November 16, 2022•

The Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association has announced the 2022 Academic Girls All-State. High School volleyball players who received this recognition are Avery Bruns - Honorable Mention, Bailey Bennett - Honorable Mention and Academic All-State, Danielle Simpson - Academic All-State, Reese Nichols - Academic All-State and Lindsey Ozier - Academic All-State, all of Okaw Valley High School. Criteria for the recognition are players must have played in more than 50% of the teams total sets and they must have at least a 3.75/4 or 4.68/5 unweighted gpa.

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Southern Gospel Concert

News Progress Posted on November 16, 2022 by webmasterNovember 16, 2022

•November 16, 2022•

Glen Gobel will be in concert on November 19 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen St. in Allenville. He comes from a family rich in traditional Southern Gospel music heritage and has become one of the most versatile artists in that genre. Glen is a licensed and ordained Southern Baptist minister, former pastor, preacher and Bible teacher available for revivals, crusades, camp meetings, couples retreats, workshops are all venues Glen has worked with. Admission to the concert is a love offering.

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Windsor Wonderland

News Progress Posted on November 16, 2022 by webmasterNovember 16, 2022

•November 16, 2022•

The W.H.A.T. Community Group is hosting Windsor Wonderland on Saturday, December 3 on Maine Street in Windsor. The evening will begin with visits with Santa at the Storm Memorial Library from 3:30-5:00 pm. Following, there will be free Christmas Carnival games and activities from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm on Maine Street near the Post Office. At 7:00, the large Christmas tree will be lit.

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Early Deadlines

News Progress Posted on November 16, 2022 by webmasterNovember 16, 2022

•November 16, 2022•

There will be early deadlines for the Wednesday, November 23 issue of the NewsProgress. Deadline for all advertising, legal, display and classified, will be Friday, November 18 at Noon.

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Mobile Food Pantry

News Progress Posted on November 9, 2022 by webmasterNovember 9, 2022

•November 9, 2022•

The University of Illinois, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District will have a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, December 7 from 4 to 5 pm at Windsor Grade School. 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. The distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. Deadline to sign up is Thursday, December 1. To sign up call 217-774-9546 Monday through Friday from 8 am to Noon and 1 to 4:30 pm. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. Food will be distributed according to household size at the Windsor Grade School cafeteria.

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Nursing Students Receive Scholarships

News Progress Posted on November 9, 2022 by webmasterNovember 9, 2022

•November 9, 2022•

Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston, awarded numerous scholarships for the Fall 2022 semester. Area students who received awards include the following: Deanna Braden of Sullivan. Braden received the Dr. Robert and Sue Ewbank Scholarship and attends Lakeview’s Charleston Campus. Dakota Clayton of Sullivan. Clayton received the Transfer Need-Based Scholarship and attends Lakeview’s Charleston Campus. Corinne Monte De Oca of Mattoon. Monte De Oca received the Helen Feldkamp Memorial Scholarship and attends Lakeview’s Charleston Campus. 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 area since 1894. Lakeview began offering the program in Charleston, in the fall of 2001.

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Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck

News Progress Posted on November 9, 2022 by webmasterNovember 9, 2022

•November 9, 2022•

The Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck will be held on Wednesday, November 16 at Bethany Firehouse. Bingo is at 10:00 am and lunch will be served at 11:00 am. Bring a covered dish. Turkey, trimmings, coffee and ice tea will be furnished. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Holiday Bazaar

News Progress Posted on November 9, 2022 by webmasterNovember 9, 2022

•November 9, 2022•

Windsor United Methodist Church will hold a holiday bazaar on Saturday, November 12 from 8 am to 2 pm. Lunch will be served from 11 am to 2 pm, menu includes chili, oyster and veggie soup, ham sandwiches, desserts and drinks. There will be crafts, baked goods and a country store.

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MCHGS Annual Dinner

News Progress Posted on November 2, 2022 by webmasterNovember 2, 2022

•November 2, 2022•

The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will have their annual dinner on Thursday, November 17 at 6 pm. The meal will be prepared by Griffins Catering and Lynn Lowder will be the speaker for the evening starting at 7 pm. Cost for the meal is $20 per person. Even if you do not wish to attend the dinner, all are welcome for the presentation at 7 pm. Call 217-728-4085 for more information. All reservations must be in by November 10.

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Free Veteran’s Day Haircuts

News Progress Posted on November 2, 2022 by webmasterNovember 2, 2022

•November 2, 2022•

Students in the cosmetology program at Lake Land College will offer free haircuts to all veterans and active duty military personnel on Veteran’s Day.
Appointments for the free haircuts will be available on Friday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and can be made by contacting the cosmetology department at 217-234-5300.
Free refreshments including coffee and donuts will be provided for those who attend.
The haircuts will take place in the Cosmetology Clinic in the West Building on campus in Mattoon.

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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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