Category Archives: News Briefs

Lake Land College Announces Fall 2014 Honor Rolls

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February 11, 2015

Lake Land College has announced full-time academic honors for the fall 2014 semester. Locally, they include: Allenville: Haley Wiltermood, President’s List
Arthur: Courtney Lee, President’s List; Brittney Pourchot, President’s List; Sherelle Coller, President’s List; Natalie Miller, President’s List; Carli Plank, Dean’s List; Mitchell Helton, Dean’s List; Katelyn Schrock, Dean’s List; Abigail Lewis, Honor’s List; and Lena Rotramel, Honor’s List.
Bethany: Zachary Bone, President’s List; Sara Mills, Dean’s List; and Hailey Vaughn, Honor’s List.
Findlay : Kelsey Ward, President’s List; and Katelyn Coleman, President’s List.
Gays: Mallory Henn, Honor’s List; and Haylie Payton, Honor’s List.
Lovington: Nicholas Day, President’s List; Logan Urbeck, President’s List; Jacob Martina, Honor’s List; Austin Smith, Honor’s List; and Briana Morgan, Honor’s List. Read More

Sullivan Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team Wins EIU Honors Tournament

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February 11, 2015

The Sullivan scholastic bowl team played in the 24-team EIU Honors tournament recently. They played some excellent teams, including teams from schools several times their size. The team started by defeating Palestine-Hutsonville 180-70, Edwards County 170-60, and an excellent Fairfield team (Sullivan was their only loss on the day) 210-140. Read More

Lake Land College Fall Semester Graduates

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February 11, 2015

More than 200 candidates received degrees and certificates from Lake Land College following the completion of the 2014 fall semester. Locally, five students attained degrees, including:
Abigail Taylor, Arthur, Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work; Sara Mills, Bethany, Associate in Science Business Administration; Gay Thomas, Dalton City, Certificate Medical Coding Specialist and an Associate in Applied Science Health Information & Medical Coding; Read More

County to Implement Three Election Judge Option for Upcoming Consolidated Election

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February 4, 2015

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Georgia England

Moultrie county taxpayers stand to save more than $4,000 this coming election.
According to Illinois Statutes (10 ILCS 5/14-3.1), in odd numbered years, the county clerk has the option of using three election judges per precinct rather than the five judges that are required in even numbered years.
In odd numbered election years, voter turnout is significantly lower. Therefore, after careful consideration and based on discussions with several election judges, County Clerk Georgia England has decided to exercise the odd numbered year/three judges per precinct option for the upcoming Consolidated Election to be held April 7. England stated that by utilizing the three judge option, taxpayers of Moultrie County will save approximately $4,350 in election costs. Read More

Kaskaskia Watershed Study Gets Preliminary Funding in Corps Budget

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February 4, 2015

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) recently stated that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced funding for the Kaskaskia Watershed Study in both its fiscal year 2015 work plans and its fiscal year 2016 budget. The Kaskaskia Watershed Study will have a $50,000 allocation in the current 2015 fiscal year. The President’s budget, released today, asks for $500,000 in fiscal year 2016.
“The Kaskaskia Watershed Study was previously authorized by Congress, but funding has always been the holdup in getting this comprehensive study of the river accomplished,” Shimkus noted. “The local stakeholders have been very supportive and have really been the impetus in getting these funds allocated.” Read More

Mirror Images to Perform Original Play Friday

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“What Can’t Be Said,” an original play written by Mirror Images, Sullivan High School’s prevention theater group, will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, February 6 at The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan.
“This show is a testament to the creativity and heart of the students at our high school,” said Mirror Images adviser and SHS English teacher Becky Lawson. “It represents what they think is important for our school, our teachers, and our students to acknowledge – both good and bad. We worked together as a team to write the show; every cast member had a chance to contribute. It is a true team effort; I just guided them and helped with a few parts.” Read More