•October 19, 2016•

An enhanced view of Moultrie County is on its way.

Members of the Moultrie County Board Public Health and Safety Committee voted to recommend upgrading the county’s aerial photo file.

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) committee chair Kevin McReynolds noted that four companies responded to the county’s request for upgrading aerial photos used for property tax assessment and the enhanced Coles-Moultrie  911 communication system.

McReynolds explained the improved oblique photo imagery gives a 3-D photo of properties which helps with enhanced 911 address location, as well as improving the tax assessors aerial photo quality. Read More

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25 Years Ago This Week

Kristy Sims, daughter of Tom and Kerrie Sims of Sullivan, was recently named the 1991-92 vocalist for the Elmhurst College Jazz Band.

Matt McClure, a 1988 graduate of Sullivan High School and a senior at Millikin University, is one of seven candidates for homecoming king at the university.

Paul Van Pelt, son of Mary Beth Van Pelt of Lovington, has entered Eureka College as a transfer student. He plans to major in physical fitness leadership.

It took the direction of Tammy Mitchell and the (wo)manpower of three of her teammates to bring Leah Matheson down before she could score a touchdown during the Bethany High School powder puff football game held last Wednesday. Matheson’s “Salty Dogs’ teammates were Tammy Yowell, Tina Perry and Amy White. They finished in last place during the annual event which is held in conjunction with homecoming week in Bethany. Members of the “Rude Dogs” were the winning team. Read More

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25 Years Ago This Week

Sullivan cross country girls’ team members all ran personal best races in the 18-team St. Joseph-Ogden Invitational last Saturday to earn a sixth place finish. Katie Tice led the team at St Joe with a 13th place finish in 12:13, while Kari Kendall was 20th with a 12:36 and Kristy Jesse earned 25th place by finishing in 12:43. Freshman Marti Ray and Cristina Harris earned 75th and 115th respectively to round out the team scoring.

Seven-year-old Danielle Jenkins, daughter of Duane and Tammy Jenkins of Sullivan, has racked up several baton twirling awards in recent months, including capturing second place in the Miss Majorette of Illinois pageant. Other wins were at the Silver Knights Contest, Midwest Contest, Illinois State Championships, Notre Dame World Championships and the Illinois State Fair Contest.

Rain definitely didn’t spoil Bethany’s parade Friday as the Mustangs earned their first homecoming victory in five years. Bethany earned a 33-14 victory over the Illiopolis Pirates before the game was called with 41 seconds remaining. Not only did the homecoming parade come off between rain storms, so did the football game as the contest was all but completed when the first bolts of lightning flashed around the football field. Read More

•October 12, 2016•

Petitions are now available for running for a Lovington Public Library Board Trustee in the April 4, 2017 Election.

Interested candidates may pick up a petition during the regular library hours of Monday 10-8, Tuesday and Wednesday 1-6 p.m., Thursday and Saturday 10-1 and Friday 10-6.  Read More

•October 12, 2016•

Lovington ’s community garden has had a bountiful year with the village board giving approval for a Fall Harvest Celebration on Saturday, October 15.

Paul Chambers said the family oriented event will be at the park from 3-10 p.m. where a wiener roast is planned.

Other events include pumpkin carving and rides for the kids. The board approved the LRC request for the Fall Harvest Celebration provided precautions were taken with the fire pit.

During Dennis Garmon’s park and special projects report, he announced that the village Halloween party is 6-8 p.m. October 21 in the park, weather permitting. The village approved spending up to $500 on the event.  Read More