•July 18, 2018•
Lovington Grade School (kindergarten thru eighth grade) will hold registration noon-6 p.m. Thursday, August 2 at the school.
Parents must remember to bring the registration packet sent home with the students in May and have all papers completely filled out with the most current information. As a reminder to kindergarten students, they should have a physical exam, dental exam, eye exam and bring an official birth certificate from their birth county courthouse. Read More
•July 18, 2018•
Yiefi (Alex) Sun, M.D., has joined the DMH Vein & Vascular Institute and will see patients on the campus of Decatur Memorial Hospital .
Dr. Sun specializes in open and endovascular management of peripheral artery disease, carotid artery revascularization, complex aortic reconstruction and dialysis access. Read More
•July 18, 2018•
By Gerald Tilley
Social Security District Manager
August might be the last of the months that people think of when we say “summer vacation,” but it’s by no means the least. People are still taking trips and hosting family while enjoying America’s beaches and national parks. Social Security might not be on the top of your to-do list when you’re on vacation, but we’ve made it so easy to do business with us online that you can connect with us pool-side or on the go.
We are constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control in how you wish to conduct business with us. Our online services help you plan for the future and keep you in control of your benefits. You can go online to:
• Find out if you qualify for benefits; Read More
•July 18, 2018•
A public hearing of the Sullivan City Council will be held Monday, July 23 at 6:45 p.m. in Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 West Water Street, in Sullivan.
The purpose of this public hearing is to hear comments from the public on the adoption of the proposed Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year 2018-2019. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Lake Shelbyville was full of boaters trying to cool off during the 4th of July weekend. Local law enforcement reported only a few incidents during the busy weekend.
Heading this year’s 4th of July parade were Korean War Veterans who served as parade marshals. Among them were Don Carnes, Bill Doris, Bill Graven, Mac Graven, Bill Harris, Bob Hess, Gene Himes, Sam Kenton, Dick Johnson, Herbert Maycroft, Robert Merriman, Red Proffitt, Richard Purdeu, Bill Rauch, Glenn Ryherd, Bill Shasteen, Dave Stone, Hubert Walton, Dale Weaver and John Nagy, all of the National Guard unit and Charles Hausman, Darrell Betzler and Jim Williams. Jason Probus won first place in the kiddie tractor pull in the 0-5 age group, Matthew Utlser got second place and Jeff Probus got third. In the 6-7 age group Dustin Cole got first, Dustin Salmons got second, Tenille Waggoner, third. Katie Fombelle won the 8-9 category, Amber Cole took second, and third place went to Ashly Thompson. Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, July 23 - Chicken sandwich, scalloped corn, red cabbage w/sour sauce, bun, applesauce
Tuesday, July 24 - salmon boat, macaroni and cheese w/peas, midair blend vegetables, whole grain wheat, pineapple
Wednesday, July 25 - Taco salad w/meat, cheese and beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce, cantaloupe, taco chips, pudding
Thursday, July 26 - Turkey salad w/grapes on lettuce leaf, creamy potato soup, crackers, gelatin salad w/1/2 cup fruit
Friday, July 27 - Pork chop in gravy, mashed potatoes, breaded tomatoes, whole grain wheat, fruit salad
•July 18, 2018•
Soils continue to be warmer than normal in mid-July, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Program manager at the Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois.
Soil temperatures at 4 inches under sod averaged 81 degrees in the first half of July, an increase of 6 degrees from June and 4 degrees above the long-term average. Daily highs in the mid-90s were reported for most of the state, with temperatures reaching into the 100s for locations with sandy soils. Lows were in the high 60s and low 70s.
Under bare soil, temperatures were warmer at 4 inches, averaging 84 degrees or 6 degrees higher than the long-term average. Temperatures above 100 degrees were common, particularly in central and southern Illinois. Read More
•July 18, 2018•
The part time spring semester honors lists at Lake Land College include the following area residents.
Those on the President’s List are Tristen Gingerich, Sydnie Hanscel, Logan Hall, Hannah Cook and Kara Yoder, all of Arthur; Race Underwood, Kaytlyn Hinton, Hannah Landreth, Michael Yarnell and Destiny Underwood, all of Bethany; Morgan Lesko and Amber Newell of Gays; Holly Cole, Abby Cravatta, Whitney Miller, Caitlin Howard, Deanna Braden, Ciara Anderson, Bailey Clark, Shelby Hagerman, Jordan Bassett, Madison Wall and Laine Cameron, all of Sullivan and Kelly Wheeler of Windsor. Read More
•July 18, 2018•
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced last week a restricted archery-hunting zone for deer hunting in east central Illinois which includes Moultrie County.
According to the Wildlife Department, the population status in relation to the state goal is down in Moultrie, Champaign, Douglas, Macon and Piatt.
In Moultrie deer population status is down 14% below goal.
Champaign is most below the goal with 35%. Read More
•July 18, 2018•
Jeepin’ for a Cure is planned for July 28 beginning at the Toledo American Legion in Toledo. Sign up is 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Parking lot party will begin with Band Break Away playing from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. followed by a live auction before the ride. Read More