•August 2, 2017•
Okaw Valley High School students are still vacationing while Principal Matt Shoaff is gearing up for cooperative programs.
The nationally recognized OVHS Corps Project at Lake Shelbyville is continuing to grow. “We are setting up dates right now for work days and just where our students work on projects around Lake Shelbyville,” Shoaff said. Read More
•August 2, 2017•
Illinois 4-H is inviting the public to a front row seat for the historic total solar eclipse in August in southern Illinois where sun’s path creates the longest duration of darkness.
University of Illinois Extension, in cooperation with the Southern Illinois Miners baseball team, will host an educational program on the Miners ball field in Marion from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21. The ball field will allow prime viewing for the afternoon eclipse.
One may order tickets online at go.illinois.edu/4Heclipse. Select “register” from the right website box. Tickets are $8 per person for entry; or one may add a lunch meal with their ticket for $15 total. Deadline to order tickets is Aug. 1 Read More
Photos by RR Best
A Hundred Kids Enjoy Firefighters Grill and Spray
More than 100 children enjoyed the day. Firefighters grilled and served hot dogs, chips and drinks donated by Courtyard Estates, Sullivan IGA and Sullivan Elementary School to all the students.
•August 2, 2017•
First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (the “Company”) announced that Michael L. Taylor has been named Chief Operating Officer. Taylor joined the Company in 2000 and has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer since that time.
His expertise in the financial, operational, risk management, and regulatory compliance of the company have been and will continue to be critical to the organization’s success. Read More
•August 2, 2017•
Sullivan City Council recently decided to end the solar net metering contract with resident Mike Fowler when it expires September 30.
The contract with Fowler was originally approved by the previous city council after Sullivan passed a net metering ordinance. That was prior to Fowler’s installation of a solar electric system which can produce excess electricity for the city use on sunny days. Incorporating solar production made Sullivan one of the few alternative electric production sources in central Illinois.
Commissioner Mike Kirk noted that with the ordinance in place the contract would be not be needed.
Other items that were discussed or voted upon: Read More
•August 2, 2017•
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) named Rob Gorham as recipient of the Illinois Patriotic Volunteer and Appreciation Award for the Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2017. The Award was presented today at the Army National Guard Armory in Urbana. The Illinois Veterans’ Patriotic Volunteer and Appreciation Award highlights and honors the work of Illinois veterans whose contributions in service to the veteran community and their local communities are truly above and beyond. Nominees are evaluated on the basis of their leadership, dedication, innovation, and impact in serving these communities. Award recipients are those whose efforts add to the powerful narrative that veterans are dedicated, Life-long servants whose efforts benefit all of Illinois veteran communities. Read More
•August 2, 2017•
Registration opens for the Koi Fish Acrylic Painting Workshop with artist David Zoberis Aug. 1 and ends Sept. 7 at Lovington Public Library. The workshop will be held 6-8:30 p.m Tuesday, September 12. A registration fee is charged for the 15-20 spots available.
The Reading Redbirds are students in grades fourth-eighth who come together to hang out, have fun and get creative at the library. 3:45-4:45 p.m. Tuesday, August 1 and 15. Read More
•July 26, 2017•
The Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be keeping the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center open until 9:30 p.m. July 29 for a special night of activities. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
The proof of the value of Red Cross Bloodmobile visits was evident when Carl Kutz required massive amounts of blood after being stricken with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. He spent 30 days in intensive care at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Sullivan attorney Steve Mayberry of Bethany was reinstated as a county board candidate following an Illinois Attorney General opinion clearing possible conflicts.
A federal mediator was called to intervene in the Bethany School Board and Bethany Education Association in hopes of reaching a contract.
BB’s column laments over July rainfall: “i was brought straight from the bed at 1:30 Sunday morning when an enormous Crack! and flash of white light filled the bedroom. This July is breaking all kinds of records for precipitation,” Bob Best noted. Read More
•July 26, 2017•
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, announced the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in Moultrie County during the evening of June 17.
The RSC was conducted on the Bruce-Findlay Road at Illinois Route 32 by District 10 Troopers, Sullivan Police Department, and Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office. Read More