Dear Editor,
200 years ago it was God our Father who introduced our brother Jesus Christ to 14 year old Joseph Smith. Joseph did not know which church to join as there were many at that time. Check out what Joseph was instructed to do. As there are over 30 different churches in Moultrie Co now. Wake up America. God wants to help all of us get back to him. Read More
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Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is Morning Star school in 1932. It was located north of Sullivan and east of Cushman. Names were tough to read on the back of pic. Pictured front: Arlena Stetler, Georgia Harmon
Middle: Wanda Stetler, Marjorie Cummings, Emma Harmon, Harold Valentine. Back: Bishop Cummings, Wm. Queen, Rose Ellen Harmon, Lara Cogdal & Tom Cogdal. Teacher not pictured was John Ernest Martin. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.
Remember When? 9-23-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
Congressman Glenn Poshard visited Sullivan and appeared before a crowd of 50 at the Moultrie County Farm Service office to announce a $252,000 water quality program for Lake Shelbyville.
The Bethany School Board okayed the formation of a new computer committee to address the district’s computer system needs, capacity and purpose. During that same meeting the board approved a $2,180,000 district budget. Board member Steve Funk cast the only no vote on the budget. Funk explained that he objected to an 18 percent increase in expenses in the budget and told the board he didn’t believe that was what referendum voters had voted for in April.
The Redskins football team won over Clinton 19-12. Read More
Superintendt-y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk
•September 16, 2020•
By Ted Walk
Sullivan CUSD #300
Starting September 1st, Sullivan Schools have been approved by USDA to provide breakfast & lunch to all children 18 years and younger at no charge to all families until December 31, 2020. Sullivan School District would like to assist our community during these most difficult times by providing breakfast and lunch to all area children. Students who attend Sullivan Schools may eat their meals at no cost to students in our cafeterias, with any additional items above the normal meal guidelines charged at regular prices. Read More
‘If I Were A Rich Man’ Unfortunately is Hypothetical
•September 16, 2020•
“I have a problem with the words ‘were’ and ‘was,’” writes reader Linda Cohen. “‘If I was rich’ or ‘If I were rich.’ Please help with that.”
Let me understand the question, Linda. Would you like me to help you get rich or help you with this common usage issue?
I’m ill-equipped to assist you with the former, given that I’ve spent a career in journalism.
However, there is an easy way to remember the latter.
Who doesn’t know the opening line to the signature song in “Fiddler on the Roof”?
“If I were a rich man ...”
See how easy that is to remember? Read More
Menu 9-16-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, Sept. 21 - Stuffed Chicken Breast w/Brown Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Lyonnaise Carrots, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Pears
Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Brat, Potato Salad, Italian Green Beans, Bun, Scalloped Pineapple
Wednesday, Sept. 23 - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Texas Toast, Fresh Grapes
Thursday, Sept. 24 - CHEF’S CHOICE, REGIONAL FAVORITES WILL BE SERVED
Friday, Sept. 25 - Taco Salad w/Meat, Beans, Cheese , Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, and Taco Sauce, Mandarin Oranges, Taco chips, Pudding
This Year’s Illini Prairie CEO Class is Ready to Meet Challenges During Uncertain Times
•September 16, 2020•
By Ariana Cherry
NP Writer
Presently, with an economy that is uncertain and going through tough times, it is more important than ever to encourage the development of small businesses or to educate young minds who have an interest for business. The development of businesses and their success are the steam behind what makes a great economy. Here in the ALAH school district, we have the means to create a learning atmosphere with business-like minds through the Illini Prairie CEO Class (previously known as the Douglas County CEO Program). Read More
Millikin Performance Season
•September 16, 2020•
Students and faculty in the Millikin University College of Fine Arts are adjusting to a new world of virtual instruction, social distancing and practicing their art in unexpected ways. The new modes of learning on Millikin’s campus have led to a reimagined fall 2020 performance season for the College of Fine Arts featuring a combination of in-person and virtual performances in accordance with University’s health and safety regulations.
Millikin University’s College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the following events for its fall 2020 performance season.
School of Theatre & Dance
“This year, the School of Theatre & Dance main stage season looks different than ever before. We are exploring all options for continuing to create theatre and dance performances, while keeping our casts, crews and audiences safe and socially distanced,” said Mary Black, director of the School of Theatre & Dance. “Our first production, ‘Some Enchanted Evening,’ was originally scheduled to be performed at various locations throughout Decatur (Ill.) last spring. This production will now be performed outdoors, on the patio of the new Center for Theatre & Dance, for a limited socially-distanced audience seated in lawn chairs and on blankets on the quad.” Read More
Caregiver Webinar Addresses Challenges
•September 16, 2020•
Over 34 million people in the U.S. are caring for someone over the age of 50. This six-part Discover Caregiving Relationships webinar series is designed to help caregivers address the many issues and challenges they face in their current role. Participants will discover the variety of relationships impacted by caregiving situations and learn techniques to help keep them healthy. Read More
Remember When? 9-16-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
Sullivan firefighters were called to the Moultrie Grain Association’s Chipps Elevator in Sullivan. Some chaff had ignited in a drier.
Marijuana traffickers led police on a wild chase ultimately eluding capture in a manhunt but leaving behind their four-wheel drive vehicle and more than $100,000 in pot.
The News Progress won eight awards at the annual Illinois Press Assn. ceremonies in Lisle, including a special lifetime legislative award in memory of Bob Best, the late publisher of the News Progress. Photographer R.R. Best and Sport Editor Ed Nelson both won first place awards in the large weekly newspaper category. Marion Best accepted the special legislative award on behalf of her late husband.
The Lovington High School volleyball team finished second in the Bomber Classic over the weekend, losing the championship to Edinburg 15-8,15-13. Read More