•December 15, 2021•
Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for counties across central and southern Illinois that were impacted by recent storms and tornadoes. A disaster proclamation grants the State of Illinois the ability to expedite the use of state resources, personnel, or equipment, and allows the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to procure additional resources to help communities recover from the storms. Read More
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Local business owners buy groceries for shoppers
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Local business owners buy groceries for shoppers
Local business owners Rob and Michelle Young of Moultrie County Pest Control along with many local businesses and friends raised money for Thanksgiving Baskets. They had such an outpouring of donations this year that it went beyond Thanksgiving. They did 13 Thanksgiving Baskets and 5 Angel Tree children. Then Saturday, along with their friend Melissa Hughes, they surprised local shoppers of the Sullivan IGA by paying for their groceries. From left to right: Pat Stinson of IGA, Michelle Young, Rob Young and Melissa Hughes.
Sparrows Unlimited Wrap Presents 2021
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Sparrows Unlimited Wrap Presents
Sparrows Unlimited volunteers gathered Saturday morning to wrap Christmas presents to hand out to families of the Lovington community later in the day.
Windsor Students of the Month November 2021
Bailey Voris
Savannah Glen
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Windsor Students of the Month
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced the November Students of the Month, Bailey Voris and Savannah Glen.
Bailey Voris is the daughter of Ashley Voris and the late Jeremy Voris. She is in 8th grade and is involved in volleyball and softball. She would like to become a EMT when she graduates high school.
Savannah Glen is the daughter of Karisa Rhodes and Carlos Glen. She will be graduating early and attending Lake Land College next semester. Savannah will be studying Nursing and Business.
Menu 12-15-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Dec. 20 - Settlers Beef and Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Seasoned Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Whole Grain Dinner Roll
Dec. 21 - Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Pears, Whole Grain Wheat, Pudding
Dec. 22 - Chili w/Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Peaches, Corn Bread, Oyster Crackers
Dec. 23 - Closed for Christmas Holiday
Dec. 24
Closed for Christmas Holiday
Applications Now Open For COVID-19 Emergency Assistance
•December 15, 2021•
Building on Illinois’ COVID-19 support response for Illinois renters and landlords, the Illinois Housing Development Authority announced that applications are now open for the second round of the Illinois Rental Payment (ILRPP) program, which Governor Pritzker announced on October 27.
The reopening of ILRPP will provide an additional $297 million to renters and landlords in an effort to prevent evictions and keep families safe and secure while they regain their financial footing. It is the third major housing relief initiative in response to the pandemic in Illinois, with the state executing the nation’s best assistance program in 2020.
Applications will be accepted beginning today through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at illinoishousinghelp.org. IHDA will begin processing applications as they are submitted, and money from this round will begin to be distributed to approved Illinoisans before the end of the calendar year. The additional ILRPP funding is expected to assist more than 32,500 Illinois households. Read More
Shorter Isn’t Always Better (Just Like This Headline)
•December 15, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Contractions can be wonderful space- and timesavers.
They also can gum up the works.
You might tell the 14-year-old babysitter: “There’s a 12-pack of Coors Light in the fridge. Oh, and there’s 30 chicken and cheese taquitos in the freezer if you’re feeling peckish.”
Are you out of your mind?
There ARE 30 taquitos in the freezer.
The only thing that would save that sentence is if you were to say, “There’s a box of 30 taquitos from Costco in the freezer.” The “box” becomes the object in that case.
This is something that bugs Rich Parkinson, too. Read More
Remember When? 12-15-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
Sullivan Elementary students Andrew Weger, Mandy Geiling, Mathew Burns and Stephanie Elzy took a stretch limo ride to get pizza as a reward for selling more that 35 items for a PTO fundraiser. Read More
Local Law Firm Raises $20,000 for Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
•December 8, 2021•
The law firm of Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP (BRE Law) is celebrating founding partner Jon Robinson’s Year of Jubilee, or fiftieth year practicing law, by raising and donating funds to support Land of Lincoln Legal Aid.
Says BRE Law partner Drew Hickey, “Jon sets the standard for integrity, hard work, and tenacity. All of us at the firm are enriched by his vast experience and brilliant legal mind.” The firm, along with many of Jon’s friends, colleagues, and former clients, chose to honor Robinson’s fiftieth year practicing law through a giving campaign for Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, which provides free civil legal services to low-income persons, senior citizens, veterans, and active military personnel in 65 counties in Central and Southern Illinois. Read More
Santa in Bethany 2021
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Bethany Royalty and Santa Claus
Bethany royalty took a moment to pose with Santa when he came to Bethany on Saturday, December 5. From left to right: Junior Miss Bethany Raegan Russell, Little Miss Bethany Abby McQulling, Santa,Young Miss Bethany Bristol Wilderman and Miss Bethany Calista Clark.
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Santa Hug
Brinley Burns hugs Santa Clause at the Depot in Bethany.
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Santa at the Depot
Santa Claus visited the Depot in the Bethany last Saturday. The event was moved inside due to weather. Pictured are Abel and Slade Ellis.