•July 13, 2022•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding the public that more water-related accidents and fatalities occur at its lakes and river projects in July than in any other month.
“July is the month when we normally see the most water-related accidents and fatalities so there is reason to be concerned,” said Pam Doty, USACE National Water Safety Program Manager. “We stress to the recreating public a number of things to be aware of while in, on, or near open water.”
“Park rangers and other staff at our lakes and river projects will be especially vigilant this time of year in looking for and cautioning the public about risky behaviors,” added Doty.
USACE wants you to be aware of these things while in, on, or near open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.): Read More

•July 13, 2022•
The Decatur Audubon Society invites members and interested persons to its second summer general meeting on Sunday, July 17, at 4:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m. they will carpool and caravan from the Route 36 Rural King north side parking area to the Red Tail Ranch, 7699 E 1000th Road, Paris, IL. Then will take 800th Road south off of IL Hwy. 133, about four miles east of Redman. Look for a long rectangular grove of trees. Bring folding chairs. Read More

•July 13, 2022•
By Jerry L. Ginther
NP Guest Writer

While growing up in Sullivan, IL has provided me with plenty of nostalgia to write about over the years, the state itself is rich in nostalgia with historical events and many sites to visit. To those of us who were born there her nicknames “Land of Lincoln,” and “The Prairie State” revive significant feelings of pride when we see or hear them.
Prior to the Civil War, and for several years afterward, the Illinois prairie was the western frontier. During the growth and expansion of the country the Illinois Central Railroad was instrumental in settling and populating the state by selling off the land provided by the federal government land grant of 1851. This grant was a charter for the construction of the railroad to span the entire length of the state. Read More

25 Years Ago This Week

A heartwarming 1930-style comedy featuring the music of George Gershwin was the next show at the Little Theatre On The Square. “Crazy For You” is set in the Depression area West and is loosely based on the Gershwins’ musical Girl Crazy. Playing the lead roles were Dane Whitlock and Kim Reed.
Speedie Lube was open for business across from McDonald’s in Sullivan.
All-Type Vacuum and Janitorial Supplies opened on West Jackson Street in Sullivan. Read More

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Jesse Kirk is one of two recipients of the Moultrie County Retired Teachers scholarships for this year. The other recipient of the $500 scholarship was Lily Graham.

•July 6, 2022•
The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association met recently at the First United Methodist Church, Sullivan, IL. President Jane McKown welcomed members and guests before leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Connie Dunscomb introduced Jim Barr, representing the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. He announced that Addison Graham, Sullivan, and a Special Education major at Illinois State University, was awarded the Area 5 State Scholarship. Connie and Jim spoke highly of Addison and stated that he had received many excellent letters of recommendation. Addison was unable to attend the meeting. President McKown urged members to look at the IRTA Website for information on the Foundation and that a picture and a paragraph of Addison’s education plans have been posted there, along with other area winners. Read More