•November 3, 2021•
In last week’s City Council story, under Commissioner Fowler’s report, the article said that a boring crew was installing underground piping in the north trailer park. The article incorrectly stated that it was Zach Horn’s boring crew it was actually a boring crew of Zach Seabaugh’s. We regret the error.
•November 3, 2021•
Tatum Ellis of Sullivan has been recognized on Eastern Illinois University’s honors list for the summer 2021 semester. She was listed under summa cum laude which means she earned a 3.9 to 4.0 gpa.
•November 3, 2021•
Okaw Valley Community Unit School District invites all Veterans and their family members to a Veterans Day program at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany on Thursday, November 11th. A breakfast will be provided to all who attend beginning at 8:15am in the cafeteria and a short assembly will follow at 9:15am. The assembly will feature the Okaw Valley School District band and chorus students, and keynote speaker.
The students and staff at Okaw Valley thank all Veterans for their acts of courage and devotion to the ideals that have served to guide our nation. They would be honored if you could join them to pay tribute to all the brave men and women who have admirably served our country.
If you will be able to attend, please call 665-3232 for a reservation.
•October 27, 2021•
Okaw Valley Community Unit School District invites all Veterans and their family members to a Veterans Day program at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany on Thursday, November 11th. A breakfast will be provided to all who attend beginning at 8:15am in the cafeteria and a short assembly will follow at 9:15am. The assembly will feature the Okaw Valley School District band and chorus students, and keynote speaker.
The students and staff at Okaw Valley thank all Veterans for their acts of courage and devotion to the ideals that have served to guide our nation. We would be honored if you could join us to pay tribute to all the brave men and women who have admirably served our country.
If you will be able to attend, please call 665-3232 for a reservation.
•October 27, 2021•
The Arthur Public Library, along with Al Froman, will present a Stained Glass Demonstration on Nov. 6, at 1:00 pm. Masks are mandatory and you must reserve your seating by calling 217-543-2037. You do not need to live in The Arthur Public Library District to attend.
•October 27, 2021•
The American Legion Parade and Soup Supper in Windsor is on October 30 not October 31 as previously listed in News Progress and the Fish Wrap.
•October 27, 2021•
The Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resources will present an epilepsy support group on Thursday, November 4 at 6 p.m. at the Moultrie County Beacon, Inc, 401 West Water Street in Sullivan. Masks are required. Social distancing will be practiced. If you are not feeling well, please stay home. Snacks will be served. For more information call Leanne at 708-465-2368 or Stephanie at 815-673-5574.
•October 27, 2021•
Paintings by the Sullivan High School Honors Art Class are currently on display on the main floor of the Moultrie County Courthouse.They will be on display until November 5.
•October 20, 2021•
Arthur: Trick or Treat Sunday, Oct 31 5 pm to 8 pm
Bethany: BASO Main Street Trick or Treat Saturday, Oct 30 4 pm to 6 pm and trick or treat 6 pm to 9 pm.
Findlay: trick or treat Saturday, Oct. 30 6 pm-8 pm and American Legion Auxiliary Halloween Supper Friday, October 29. Ladies Auxiliary serving food from 5 pm to 7 pm, Costume judging starts at 7 pm.
Gays: trick or treat Sunday, Oct. 31 6 pm-8 pm
Lovington: Safe trick or treat Friday, Oct 29 4-5:30 pm, costume judging at Grade School. Trick or Treat hours 4 pm-8 pm
Sullivan: Safe trick or treat October 29 4 pm to 6 pm, AMBUCS Halloween parade around the square Oct 29 at 6:30 pm. Trick or Treat October 29 and 30 6 pm-9pm.
Windsor: Trunk or Treat at the park Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 5 pm-7pm, Trick or Treat Oct 29 6 pm to 8 pm. American Legion Parade and soup supper Oct 31, parade starts at 6:30 pm at library, judging at Legion at 7 pm
•October 20, 2021•
Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston, announced numerous scholarship awards for the Fall 2021 semester.
Hannah Nowlin, of Atwood, received the Carroll and Luise Snyder Scholarship Fund Scholarship. Nowlin attends Lakeview’s Charleston campus.
Lakeview College of Nursing Scholarships are made possible by generous donations to the College’s scholarship endowment fund. Scholarships are awarded based upon criteria established by the donor as well as the financial need and/or academic merit of each applicant.
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 the program in Charleston, IL, in the fall of 2001.