•June 22, 2022•
There will be early deadlines for the Fish Wrap and News Progress due to the Fourth of July holiday. Deadlines for classified and display advertising will be Thursday, June 30 at Noon.
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Smyser Church VBS
•June 15, 2022•
Smyser Christian Church invites children to Make Waves VBS. Make Waves VBS will kickoff with a pool party at Lytle Pool in Mattoon on June 26 at 8:00pm. VBS will continue at Smyser Christian Church from June 27 to June 29 from 6-8p each night. Make Waves VBS is for kids age Pre-K through 4th grade.
You can register your child at smysercc.com/vbs or at the pool party on June 26.
Moultrie-Sullivan Fair
•June 15, 2022•
The Moultrie-Sullivan Fair will mark their 74th year since beginning in 1947 at this year’s event June 24-25. Livestock departments make up shows for both days. Friday livestock shows include Goats, Cattle, Rabbits, Horses & Ponies. Saturday’s livestock show includes swine. On Friday, Department P, Non-livestock also takes place. This includes baking, clothing, crafts, photography, robotics and more. All Departments except for P will be open to all ages. Department P will be open to Junior aged exhibitors only, who are 8 (eight) years of age or in third grade and not yet 19 (nineteen) years of age on or before September 1 of the year previous to the fair. Saturday also includes shows for Agricultural Products, Floriculture, and Arts & Crafts. All events and parking are free. Food is available for purchase both days by the Sunnyside Flea Flickers 4-H Club. Show schedule and times plus more information can be found on the Moultrie-Sullivan Fair Facebook Page and/or website www.moultriesullivanfair.com.
Road across Lake Shelbyville Dam Closed
•June 15, 2022•
The road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville will be closed starting the week of June 13th throughout the summer. The closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. However, access to the Dam West Overlook area will continue to be open during this time.
These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the general public while work is being conducted. The closure is a result of performing periodic maintenance, painting the Tainter gates, and bridge of the dam. Large equipment will be placed on top of the dam to aid in this process.
The Corps of Engineers recognizes the impact of road closures on the general public and apologizes for any inconveniences it may cause. For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951.
Three Suspects Taken into Custody after Shooting
•June 15, 2022•
A shooting at a residence occurred in the 200 block of South Madison Street in Sullivan at 3 a.m. on Friday, June 10. One victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries. Three arrests have been made in the investigation by ISP, two juveniles and one 18 year old male are in custody.
June Fest
•June 8, 2022•
Lovington’s June Fest will be Saturday, June 11 at the park from 4 to 7 pm. There will be a fish fry, food vendors and craft vendors, a rock wall, extreme air and obstacle course. Collage of Faith will perform. There will be fireworks that evening at the old football field at 8 pm.
Community Blood Drive
•June 8, 2022•
Mid-State Tank will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, June 21 from 7 am to 12 pm at 1357 Jonathan Creek Road, inside a donor bus. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71293 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required.
Upcoming Blood Drives
•June 1, 2022•
The Cadwell community will host a blood drive on Tuesday, June 14 from 3 to 7 pm. The donor bus will be parked by M&E Woodcrafts, 1533 CR 1900N in Cadwell. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required. Another blood drive will be held at AgriFab Inc. on Wednesday, June 15 from 9 am to 2 pm at 809 S. Hamilton, inside the meeting room. To donate contact Barb Werling at 217-728-8388 ext. 281 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive.
Dash and Bash Car Show
•June 1, 2022•
The St. Jude Dash and Bash car show will be Saturday, June 11 in Wyman Park. Registration is 11 am to 1 pm with awards given at 2:30 pm. Tickets $10 only. All vehicles are welcome.
St. Jude Dash and Bash
•June 1, 2022•
St. Jude Dash and Bash will be held on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 at the Sullivan American Legion. There will be a raffle and softball on Friday. Saturday’s activities include 5k, softball, bags tournament, duck derby, kids entertainment all day with bags tournament, kids tractor pull, magician and inflatables. Pretzel sales, lemon shakeups and raffle all day with drawing at 7 pm. Beer tent will have music with ten-seventy entertainment dj, live music from Jason Gotts and Silver Lake until 11 pm. Food will be provided all day by Sons of the American Legion starting at 10 am.