November 19, 2014
The annual Hometown Holiday’s Christmas parade sponsored by Petersen Health Care will be held Saturday, December 6 at noon. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Country Breakfast and Bazaar Sat.
November 12, 2014
The Allenville Christian Church ·will hold their annual country breakfast & bazaar 7-11 a.m. Saturday, November 15.
The menu will consist of biscuits, gravy, sausage, ham, egg casserole, hashbrown patties, waffles, fruit, juice, milk & coffee. There will be homemade cakes, pies, rolls, candy and misc. craft items. A suggested donation for both adults and children under 12 will be collected with proceeds used to help pay for extra parking area. Read More
Historical Society’s Annual Dinner Nov. 20
November 12, 2014
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their year end annual dinner, Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan.
Tickets for the dinner may be purchased at the Heritage Center until 4 p.m. Nov. 17.
The speaker for the evening will be John Biedler who will be portraying Commodore Stephen Decatur. Biedler portrays the Commodore in full uniform and regales his audiences with stories of the life and military service of Stephen Decatur. Read More
Bethlehem Walk Sunday
November 12, 2014
The Windsor United Methodist Church is inviting the public to the Bethlehem Walk on Sunday, November 16 from 5:30 to 7 pm.
The walk will display Wisemen, shepherds, angels and more. Samplings of period foods will also be available. Read More
Lake Shelbyville Disabled Deer Hunt Volunteers Needed
November 12, 2014
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Lake Volunteers Association at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 25th Annual Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities November 21, 22 and 23. Read More
October was Wetter Than Average for Illinois
November 12, 2014
The statewide average precipitation for October in Illinois was 4.5 inches, which is 1.2 inches above average, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. Read More
Lake Shelbyville Water Control Operations/Dam Safety Public Meeting
November 12, 2014
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a meeting with the public to discuss the current Water Control Plan, the 2015 Water Control Operations and Dam Safety at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 13. Read More
Thanksgiving at Sullivan SBC
November 12, 2014
The Sullivan Southern Baptist Church invites the public to come eat thanksgiving day, November 27. A traditional thanksgiving meal will be served between 12:30 - 2 p.m. Read More
Art Club Holds Final Workshop of the Year
November 12, 2014
Sullivan Art Club’s final workshop of the year will be held on Saturday, November 15 at the First United Methodist Church hall located at the corner of Jefferson and Hamilton Streets. Artist Dee Siegmund from Mahomet will demonstrate the use of transparent oils to begin a painting, a method that can be used with a variety of subjects. Read More
America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders launches in Illinois
November 12, 2014
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