25 Years Ago This Week
Village Board President Gary Smith was Lovington’s Citizen of the Year for 1996, and David Bowers and Lovington’s volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians were the newest additions to the village’s Hall of Fame. The Citizen of the Year Award is given for distinguished service during the past year and the Hall of Fame Award honors someone who has rendered outstanding service to the Lovington community. Read More
•June 23, 2021•
As we enter the summer months and we start to get back to our typical summer activities like swimming, yard work, golf and many others we need to be cautious of heatstroke. HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital recommends taking the following measures to prevent heatstroke, which could cause serious complications or death:
• Wear loose fitting clothes – Loose fitting clothes allow for your body to cool properly as opposed to tight or heavy clothes.
• Drink plenty of fluids – Staying hydrated will help you maintain a normal body temperature and will help your body sweat.
• Protect yourself against sunburn – Use sunscreen, reapplying every two hours, as well as hats and sunglasses to protect against sunburns. Sit under the shade from time to time. Read More
•June 23, 2021•
Lake Land College will begin offering a new special admission Fire Science program in Fall 2021 designed exclusively for current firefighters and volunteers seeking career advancement. Those interested in applying must first receive a recommendation from their fire chief.
The program is approved by the state fire marshal and will assist these professionals in earning Fire Officer 1 and 2 certifications, allowing them to increase their knowledge and skills as well as advance their careers. One key advantage of Lake Land College’s new program is the flexible format.
“They do have programs like this across the state, but most of them are Monday through Friday,” Fire Science Management Adjunct Faculty Member Rob Plummer said. “For volunteers and folks who work during the week it can be hard to do that. They often have to take vacation time or make other schedule changes.” Read More
•June 23, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Happy belated Father’s Day, gents.
In honor of you, I’m going to root around in my mailbag for missives only from men.
I’m sure someone will remind me of this injustice in advance of May 8, 2022.
But don’t worry, everyone. Men have more things on their minds than befouled sports stories and whether there is a “q” in “barbecue.”
Old Lefty Read More
•June 23, 2021•
The village of Arthur, set on the Moultrie-Douglas County line in the heart of Illinois Amish Country is used to hosting large numbers of visitors. The celebration planned for Saturday, June 26, however, might just be the biggest yet combining the community’s annual Freedom Celebration Parade and the largest fireworks display in central Illinois. Read More
•June 23, 2021•
Alexander W. Fritz, 25, Charleston has been charged with armed violence, unlawful possession of a stolen/converted motor vehicle, and resisting a peace officer related to an incident which occurred on June 14 in rural Moultrie County. On June 14, Fritz was charged with one count of Armed Violence, a Class X Felony, which alleges that on June 14, while committing the offense of unlawful possession of a stolen/converted vehicle, Fritz was armed with a Ruger rifle. It is also alleged that Fritz resisted attempts by Moultrie County Deputy Robert Kidd to place him under arrest, resulting in an injury to Deputy Kidd. Read More
Dear Editor,
Thank you to Commissioner Fowler for speaking for those less fortunate.
There are two (2) issues you addressed at the May 24 council meeting that I would like to comment upon. First, your effort to reduce the electric utility for Sullivan residents that are less fortunate and secondly, your comment regarding Sullivan not being able to compete with salaries, health insurance, and retirement offered by large electric corporations. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Five contestants were vying for the title of Miss Lovington during the annual pageant. Vying for the title were Amber Atteberry, Misty Williams, Misty Smith, Diana Oliver and Diana Black.
An abundance of rain had put a damper on golf that spring at two of the three local courses. During that past May, 13.2 inches had fallen on the Sullivan area.
The Lovington school board discussed the rising kindergarten size during their meeting. A total of 35 students had been registered for 1996-97 school year and the district was trying to determine if this was a one time increase in class size.
Cadwell Road was being widened and resurfaced from Illinois Rt. 133 to Illinois Route 121 northwest of Sullivan and was closed to through traffic. The pavement was widened to provide two 11-foot-wide traffic lanes and eight-foot-wide bituminous shoulders adjacent to the traffic lanes. Read More
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June 21 - Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Tomatoes & Zucchini, Seasoned Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat, Fruit Juice
June 22 - Creamed Chicken w/Green Onions & Pimentos, Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Seasoned Peas, Biscuit, Mandarin Oranges
June 23 - Pepper Beef over Brown Rice, Lima Beans, Harvard Beets, Whole Grain Wheat, Chunky Applesauce
June 24 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Midori Blend Veggies, Whole Grain Wheat, Sunshine Salad
June 25 - CHEF’S CHOICE. REGIONAL FAVORITES WILL BE SERVED
•June 16, 2021•
6th grade Straight A Honor Roll: Maxton Boddy, Morgan Casteel, Caleb Menna, Brynlee Moore, Joshua Taylor, John Williams.
6th grade Honor Roll: Kole Binder, Tucker Casteel, Jaidyn Edwards, Samantha Fowler.
7th grade Straight A Honor Roll: Daylon Doggett, Will Hilligoss, Cambrie Smith.
7th grade Honor Roll: Kori Rich, Alyssa Richards, Halle Wardrip.
8th grade Straight A Honor Roll: Lilian Edwards, Natalie Hutchcraft, Jacob Tighe, Connor Tipton.
8th grade Honor Roll: Austin Bates, Kendall Carnahan, Lily Culp, Kaylee McDaniel.