•August 2, 2017•
Artwork created by youth in care will be featured in the governor’s tent at this year’s Illinois State Fair.
Illinois DCFS invites State Fair attendees to visit the governor’s tent and view artwork created by three budding artists who attend Lawrence Hall School in Chicago. Read More
•August 2, 2017•
Jessica Michna will present a first-person portrayal of Mary Lincoln as she recalls her early years and education in Lexington, Kentucky at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 5. Michna’s performance will take place in the site’s visitor center auditorium and is free and open to the public.
She will tell of Mary’s move to Springfield where she would meet and marry a young prairie lawyer. From the couple’s early married years in Springfield to their life in Washington, Mary regales her audience with stories of her boys, including her biggest boy, Mr. Lincoln. During this time of national strife, the Lincolns would suffer personal tragedies, concluding on that fateful day in April 1865. Read More
•August 2, 2017•
Soil temperatures are above normal in mid-July, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Program manager at the Illinois State Water Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois.
Soil temperatures at depths of four inches under bare soil averaged 79.9 degrees on July 15, 2.1 degrees above the long-term average. Soils were warmer than normal for all but one day in the first half of July as daily high temperatures reached into the 90s and above. In the sandy soils of Mason County, temperatures above 100 degrees were measured. Read More
•August 2, 2017•
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, September 30 at Roundhouse Complex in Mattoon. Hundreds of people from the Mattoon and Charleston area are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease.
Walk participants will complete a 2 mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Read More
•August 2, 2017•
By Jeanine Peterson
NP Guest Columnist
You may be asking yourself, “Can I still get into college at this late date?” In my job as a college academic advisor, I often hear that question this time of year, as the fall term for colleges generally begins around mid-August. At most institutions -- community colleges, public universities and liberal arts colleges-- the answer is, “Yes, you can!” The key is to phone or email the admissions office at the college(s) you are interested in, right away.
If you call the admissions office, have a pencil and paper ready for taking notes and be sure to write down the name of the person who is helping you. Ask for a list of steps you need to follow in order to apply and get enrolled. Ask questions when something is not clear to you, and keep asking until you understand!
Organization is key to a successful last-minute enrollment. Make a checklist of “Things to Do” and be sure to get them done within the time frame you have been given. Read More
•August 2, 2017•
SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30-9 a.m. Thursday, August 17 at the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212.
SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9-10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic.
Photo submitted
Pictured is Lexie Gee.
•August 2, 2017•
Halter - Pony
Grand Champion- Lexi Gee, Sullivan, Moultrie County Longhorns
Halter - Horse Mare
Grand Champion – Ben Bushue, Sullivan, Moultrie County Longhorns
Reserve Grand Champion – Brett Bushue, Sullivan, Moultrie County Longhorns
Halter - Gelding
Grand Champion – Natalie Lane, Tuscola, Tuscola Country Clovers
Reserve Grand Champion – Ben Bushue, Sullivan, Moultrie County Longhorns
Pony Showmanship
Grand Champion - Lexi Gee, Sullivan, Moultrie County Longhorns Read More
•August 2, 2017•
Sullivan High School student Emily Saravia, daughter of Luis and Karen Marie Saravia, excelled in five categories achieving Distinguished Young Woman of Sullivan for 2018.
Saravia competes in the Distinguished Young Women of Illinois state program at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Central Middle School in Tinley Park, Illinois. Read More
•August 2, 2017•
SBL Babies, a new free App, was recently launched to help expectant moms monitor and track their pregnancies, complete with information by trimester, packing lists, nursery shopping lists, grocery lists, meal planning, and so much more.
The app is available for free download on Google Play and the App Store. Read More
Tractor Pulling Association Appreciative of Tabor Park Location
Editors Note: The following letter was signed by members of the Christian County Tractor Pullers. It is a response to the article written for the News Progress by Ariana Cherry on July 19, 2017 in regard to Tabor Park’s natural beauty. The mowing issues brought up during the meeting were not related to the Garden Tractor Pulling event which has always respected the park. We apologize for any misunderstanding.
Dear Editor, Read More