•September 21, 2016•
Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Mobile Mammography Services will be at the SBL Clinic in Sullivan Oct. 14.
The mobile mammography van helps provide mammograms to women who may not otherwise have access to, or be able to afford these life-saving preventive screens. Women who qualify will receive their mammogram free. Read More
•September 21, 2016•
Bring awareness to all types of cancer and join in the fun at Paint the Town 5K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 8 in Mattoon.
Sponsored by Sarah Bush Lincoln, Paint the Town begins at 8 a.m. at the Mattoon Bus Depot, following an established “Run for the Bagel” route through Lytle Park and ending at the YMCA. The run will feature the opportunity to run through “color” and hosts’ water stops at two locations.
Participants and supporters are encouraged to wear a tutu representing a color of the cancer they want to honor. Read More
•September 21, 2016•
Soil temperatures in Illinois are averaging three to five degrees above the long-term averages, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Program manager at the Illinois State Water Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois.
Higher air temperatures throughout the state have led to warmer soils. On September 14, average temperatures ranged from 75.8 degrees at two inches under bare soil to 73.2 degrees at eight inches under sod. Daily maximums are reaching into the upper 80s and low 90s as minimum temperatures remain in the mid-60s. Overall, soils are averaging three to five degrees warmer than normal for the middle of September. Read More
•September 21, 2016•
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging everyone six months and older to get a flu shot, not the influenza vaccine nasal spray, as soon as it’s available in each community. Due to concerns about how well the nasal spray vaccine has worked during the previous flu season, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is temporarily recommending that people stick to getting a flu shot and skip the nasal spray.
“No one likes getting stuck with a needle, but no one likes having a fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches for days, or even weeks,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah. “Anyone can get the flu, even healthy people. Getting a flu shot is the first and most important step in protecting you and those around you against flu viruses.” Read More
•September 21, 2016•
Residents of the village of Lovington wishing to become candidates for municipal office in the April 4, 2017, election may pick up their candidate petition sheets now.
Offices up for election are one village president, three village trustee positions and one village clerk. Read More
•September 21, 2016•
State Sen. Chapin Rose will host a state budget town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 28. Read More
•September 21, 2016•
Village of Lovington met Sept. 12 discussing the addition of part-time police and reviewing of the animal control contract.
During the August 8 meeting the board approved burning ordinance changes as well as amending the golf cart URVS ordinance permit duration. Changes in the water and sewer rate structures were also approved.
Trustee April Daily reported that treasurer Katie Stanley has been working toward completion of the village accounting software.
President Jim Minor was approached by Sue Gordon about having a haunted house at village hall on trick or treat night. Further details will be worked out for decorations and insurance protection. Read More
•September 21, 2016•
The Moultrie County Chapter of Quail Forever’s start up meeting is 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at TNT Pizzeria in Sullivan.
Quail Forever is the nation’s leading habitat organization now offering those interested in Moultrie County to make an impact locally. Read More
•September 21, 2016•
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in grades four through 12 to enter the 2017 “Letters About Literature” contest — a national reading and writing competition funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Library of Congress through the Secretary of State’s Illinois Center for the Book program.
“Letters About Literature” invites students to read a book, poem or play of their choice and write a letter to the author about how the work changed their lives or view of the world. Students may enter on their own or through their schools, libraries or other youth organizations. Read More
•September 21, 2016•
SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, October 20 at the Senior Center in Sullivan.
For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212. Read More