Category Archives: News Briefs

Annual High School Art Competition Entry Time

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•March 14, 2018•

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by May 4.

“This is an annual competition that we are pleased to participate in,” Shimkus said. “The winning artwork from my district will be displayed in Washington, DC, in a tunnel that connects the Cannon House Office Building to the Capitol. Thousands of staff and visitors will see the artwork each day.” Read More

Women’s History And Social Security

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•March 14, 2018•

By Gerald Tilley
Social Security District Manager

March is Women’s History Month. This is a time to focus not just on women’s achievements, but on the challenges women continue to face. In the 21st century, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other time in our nation’s history. Knowing this, you can take control of your own rich and independent history, with knowledge you can get from Social Security. Read More

Millikin Dedicates University Commons

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•March 14, 2018•

Millikin University will dedicate its University Commons with a week-long celebration of events March 19-24. Millikin invites the local and campus community to join in the Week of Celebration as the University Commons becomes Millikin’s new front door, crossroads and gathering place. Read More

SES Reads Across America 

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•March 14, 2018•

Sullivan Elementary School celebrated Read Across America by honoring Dr. Seuss the week of February 26. Students participated in dress up days based on different Dr. Seuss books each day, and different activities took place throughout the week.

Stop Everything and Read for 15 minutes was held Monday. Everyone in the building stopped what they were doing and read a book.

Tuesday students decorated crazy socks that were displayed in the hallway.

Students did partner reading with students from different grade levels on Wednesday, and Thursday they were allowed to wear crazy hats.  Read More

Get Ready To Rock! Illinois State Fair Grandstand Line-Up

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Halestorm and Mastodon to co-headline

•March 14, 2018•

Fairgoers should get ready to rock on Saturday, August 11 at the Illinois State Fair.  Halestorm and Mastodon will be co-headlining on the grandstand stage.

Halestorm, one of the most iconic bands in modern rock, released their self-titled album in 2009, which led to their second album The Strange Case Of… released in 2012 that featured the Grammy award-winning single for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance, “Love Bites (So Do I).”  Read More

Operation Safe Kids Offered to Area Students

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•March 14, 2018•

How well children adapt to being home alone, whether the experience becomes a positive or a negative one depends primarily on three factors: age, maturity level and preparation.

Parents need to talk with children to determine their children’s level of self-confidence and maturity and they need to prepare their children before leaving them home alone. They should never expect their child to know what to do without any training.   Read More

Remember When? 3-14-2018

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25 Years Ago This Week

The second winter storm of the season has blanketed Moultrie County with more than four inches of snow causing school closings and game cancellations. Few accidents were reported on the slick roads.

Lovington business teacher, Don Bell, will be retiring after 31 years of teaching. His wife, Mary, will retire from Illinois Masonic Home also. They plan to travel the United States and maybe Europe.

Sullivan High School FFA members Zak Horn and Nick Voegel recently attended the FFA Made For Excellence Conference in Champaign. There they met Jason Kuhlemeir, State FFA president.

Lovington eighth grader Royce Bean was the winner of the Lovington Grade School spelling bee. Fourth through eighth grade students competed in the bee. He will advance to the Moultrie County spelling bee.  Read More

Letter to the Editor 3-7-2018

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To the Editor,

When a youth group and their sponsors try to provide a nice meal as a fund-raiser, there are several things that are quickly and soundly learned.

First, people who are in the restaurant business are geniuses. A good quality meal provided at a good price in a clean environment without a long wait is a truly remarkable feat. To do so with untrained teens is miraculous.

Second, those meal providers work hard in a pressure environment. They deserve good conditions, good pay and kindness. Read More

Applications Being Accepted for Arts in Decatur’s Park

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•March 7, 2018•

Applications are being accepted from artists interested in exhibiting at Arts in Central Park, a juried art fair held in Central Park in downtown Decatur September 15 and 16. Deadline to apply is June 1.

Artwork for jurying and inclusion in the show must be original. Assistance of commercial molds and kits may not be used. Resale of purchased item is not permissible. Read More