The Lincoln Way
•August 13, 2025•
by Janet Roney
What route did Tom Lincoln follow through Moultrie County when he brought his family from southern Indiana to Macon County, Illinois in March of 1830? Back in 1915, the state of Illinois, along with Kentucky and Indiana, began collecting information about their possible route. The affidavits collected at that time are valuable sources of information about early trails, but many don’t agree.
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•August 13, 2025•
Beginning September 3rd from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Windsor Community building, the Illinois Extension, partnering with CCSI, will be hosting the program, “Take Charge of Your Diabetes.”
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•August 13, 2025•
In alignment with a growing national movement and supported by recent research, Windsor and Martinsville School Districts are implementing phone-free policies for the 2025-2026 school year to enhance student focus and well-being. In partnership with the Regional Office of Education #11, both districts have invested in secure phone storage solutions to ensure compliance while prioritizing a distraction-free learning environment.
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•August 13, 2025•
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Ready to change a life - and maybe even your own? The Special Olympics Family Festival (SOFF) volunteer board is calling on big-hearted individuals to join the fun at the 42nd annual SOFF, happening Saturday, Sept. 20.
This one-of-a-kind event brings together hundreds of Special Olympics Athletes from across East Central Illinois for a high-energy, joy-filled celebration. Picture a day packed with music, dancing, karaoke, a festive parade, hayrides, games, and more - all shared between Athletes and their “Friend-for-a-Day” volunteers. It’s not just a festival. It’s a movement of love, laughter, and lifelong friendships.
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Quick action by two young Sullivan teenagers at a neighbor’s house fire Sunday may have saved the day. The Sullivan Fire Department decided to honor that brave effort. “These boys thought quickly,” fireman Dan Baugher said of their reaction to the fire at Jim and Shelia Smith’s house in Country Club Estates. “They saw a situation that was bad and tried to make it better,” Baugher said, noting that the Department appreciated that effort and gave them honorary firefighter T-shirts. Leyton Burcham, 14, and Patrick Owen, 13, noticed the blaze at their neighbor’s and immediately got a ladder, two hoses, and went to work.
The sixth annual ‘Cruisin the Cornfields’ bicycle tour fundraiser, sponsored by SAArts had 48 riders. “The ride went really well this year,” event coordinator Stepheny McMahon said, noting that the weather was perfect and all the roads were clear and smooth.
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•August 6, 2025•
Windsor will be holding its 128th annual Harvest Picnic on August 14th, 15th, and 16th. The inflatables will be provided by 25/8 Extreme, and Bessie Bingo will be sponsored by Windsor FFA. The schedule of events is as follows:
Thursday, August 14th: 5:00 p.m.-pulled pork and Italian beef dinner; 5:00 p.m., Methodist church ice cream social; 6:00 p.m., Little Miss harvest picnic; 6:15 p.m., patriotic opening by the Windsor American Legion; and 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Brad Brown.
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•August 6, 2025•
Eight members of the Sullivan High School FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) chapter recently participated in the FCCLA Summer Leadership Camp held at Eastern Illinois University from July 20-22.
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•August 6, 2025•
On Friday, August 1st, the Mattoon to Peoria group for the run for St Jude’s runners came through Findlay, stopping for an hour at the Findlay Fire Station for lunch to a welcoming crowd of supporters, many who support St Jude and have friends and family members who benefited from treatment at the facility. This year saw 80 runners, with 20 first-timers. As of 7:00 a.m. on Friday, they had raised $129,000.00. The Findlay Fire and Ambulance Association donated $500.00.
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•August 6, 2025•
Stress is a funny thing. It can be something helpful that gets us motivated to get our work done. But if we allow it to build and don’t find an outlet for it, we can experience negative effects mentally and physically.
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•August 6, 2025•
by Janet Roney
Now for the real story behind the Green Hand Bridge. The one I told you last week was just for starters. This came to me on good authority from my friend Steve, whose grandfather, a long-time resident of East Nelson Township, told him all about it.
Once upon a time, a long time ago, a married couple who lived in Allenville did not get along well. The neighbors soon noticed they were having trouble because their fights were frequent and noisy. (This was before air conditioning, and windows were open at night to get some breezes. Neighbors could hear almost everything that went on in your house.) Finally, after a very bad fight, the men of Allenville decided to do something about the abusive husband. They gathered together as a group and approached the house. They intended to teach the young man a lesson.
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