•October 4, 2017•

A fun filled day is planned in Strasburg on October 7. With so many events planned for the day, you will want to make sure you are at Strasburg Park to enjoy all the activities. The second annual “Burn Out in The Burg” Car show kicks off at 11 a.m. (registration at 10 am). This year includes classes for cars, trucks, jeeps, and new this year, motorcycles. Winners in each class will once again receive the sought after custom trophies made by Jason Edwards. The flea market and vendor fair will begin at 11 a.m. as well. Caramel apples will be one of the highlights at the flea market. The kids’ carnival games will once again be available for all kids and will be run by the Stew-Stras Leo Club (all proceeds from the kids’ games will go to the Leo Club). Read More

•October 4, 2017•

The American Baptist Women Groups of the First Baptist Church of Sullivan, Arthur and Mattoon will host the Area IV Fall Rally Saturday, Oct. 7 in the Sullivan church located at 215 E. Harrison St., one block off the square.

Registration and breakfast will be at 9 a.m. with the morning session beginning at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. and the White Cross Workshop at 12:50 p.m. Read More

•October 4, 2017•

Sullivan Church of God has partnered with a community effort called No Kid Left in the Cold 2017 to provide warm winter coats for children and youth in need in the Sullivan area. They have collected almost 200 coats along with mittens and hats to keep local children warm this winter. The drive and giveaway is organized by Margie Pondo, Jeri Davis, and Jamie Miller.

“Driving near the school area in December, you don’t have to look far to see kids without the warm coats they need for the weather,” Miller stated.  Read More

•September 27, 2017•

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Okaw Valley Senior Spotlight

Tanner Coleman, son of Tracy and Jessica Coleman, and Chrissy and Gary Grant.

He participates in golf, baseball, and FFA.

Future Plans and Goals - Major in Biology in college also wants to attend a trade school to become a heavy equipment operator.

What makes OV special to you - The opportunities that OV provides for students even when they are done with high school. Read More

25 Years Ago This Week

Bethany schools adopted a budget with positive balances at the Sept. meeting. Supt. Steve Mitchell reported projected revenue of $1,438,993 against $1,891,402 in expenditures. He noted the $337,853 Mo Co tax receipts were credited fiscal 1992, making up the budget difference.

In spite of standing a chance to lose $30,215 in state aid the Bethany school board rejected a plan to allow students to make up time missed during the nine day teachers strike.

State Senator Penny Severns and State Rep. John Dunn attended the Moultrie Democratic party’s free fish fry and rally along with 300 party faithful.

Moultrie County’s record for choosing the president drew the attention of WILL TV’s Prairie Fire program. Only Crook Co. Oregon and Palo Alto Co. in California have better records since votes were first recorded in Moultrie County in 1844. Read More