Program promotes careers in agriculture across 40 states
America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders is now launching in 40 states, with more than $500,000 worth of scholarships available. Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, the program provides $1,500 college scholarships to students pursuing a degree related to agriculture. Starting Nov. 15, high school seniors and college students in Illinois and other eligible states can apply for this opportunity. Read More
A new, full-length book on Illinois in the Civil War covers a crucial period in the state’s history with an easy-to-read, fast-moving style.
The Civil War in Illinois is a fully-documented, illustrated softcover work of 184 pages by acclaimed historian Tom Emery of Carlinville, a contributor to multiple Illinois newspapers, including the News Progress, who has lectured on his research to audiences statewide. Read More
20-24 Male
Mitch White 27:28:00; Chance Shuman 39:34:00.
25-29 Female
Brittany Pierce 23:31; Aspen Cassidy 27:22:00.
25-29 Male
Seth Turner 27:28:00. Read More
The second annual Okaw Valley dodgeball tournament will benefit Crowder Park Overlot Memorial Scoreboard and will be held Sunday, November 9 at Okaw Valley High School.
To reserve a spot in the tournament, a registration form with the fee must be submitted to Shari Bruyn at Okaw Valley High School or to OV’s middle or grade school offices by Friday, November 7. Read More
Chili Cook-off
Best Booth: Moultrie County Counseling
People’s Choice Award: Ambucs
2nd Runner Up: Reds Red Chili
1st Runner up: George Sentel Lodge
Grand Champion: Jackson’s Family Dealership Read More
Admission will be nonperishable good to be used in Gobbler Giveaway
Saturday November 1, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sullivan Church of God will be hosting an event for Relay For Life called Crafting for the Cure. This event will raise funds for the American Cancer Society. There are over 25 vendors coming with a large variety of goods and crafts to sell. This will be a place to pick up that Christmas present. Contact Jeri Davis for more information 273-9456. Admission fee is easy, just bring some of the following: canned corn, green beans, cranberry sauce, gray or yams, or boxed mac and cheese, cornbread mixes, cake mixes and icing, instant potatoes, or stuffing mixes. These items will be boxed up to provide a Thanksgiving meal to 50+ families in the Sullivan area in the churches’ first Gobbler Giveaway. Read More
Okaw Valley Community Unit School District invites all Veterans and family members to a Veteran’s Day program at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany on Monday, November 10. Read More
There will be an information community forum to answer questions on the proposed Moultrie County 1 percent facility sales tax on October 30 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Okaw Valley High School cafeteria. Read More
Pekin Life Insurance Company recently announced Linda Huber, an owner of C F & H Insurance Agency, Inc., in Sullivan, has been named Health Agent of the Month for September 2014. She earned this honor by going Beyond the expected® in the field of health insurance sales to make sure her clients are protected. Read More
CBAI recognizes one or more community bankers as an “Outstanding Member” at its annual convention. The recipient must be a community banker who has performed above and beyond the call of duty to benefit the cause of community banking through Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI), either during the past year or over a period of years. Read More