The Findlay 5k will be held August 9 with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. Race time is 9 a.m. Registration, race start and finish will all take place at the Findlay Park. There is a pre-registration fee which includes a t-shirt and lunch after the race. Race day registration is slightly higher and will include a t-shirt while supplies last and lunch after the race. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Delta Dental Seeks Applications for Grants
July 16, 2014
Eligible Moultrie County organizations encouraged to apply by Sept. 5
The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, is kicking off its annual community grants program to provide funding for programs and organizations that improve the oral health of Illinois children. Read More
Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library to Conduct Online Impact Survey
July 16, 2014
In 2009 the University of Washington Information School conducted the first large-scale survey of the ways library patrons use technology (computers and the internet) at public libraries, why they use it, and how it impacts their lives. Read More
Shimkus’ Staff to Be In Atwood July 21
July 16, 2014
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has a tradition of having his staff hold office hours in addition to those he holds himself. This is an opportunity to meet with someone from Shimkus’ office in your hometown.
Coon Awarded Scholarship
July 16, 2014
Zachary Coon has been awarded a scholarship by the Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association Foundation. Coon graduated from Sullivan High School in the spring of 2011 and attended Lake Land College studying building construction technology before transferring to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he is working towards his bachelor’s degree in construction management with a minor in business administration.
Hall Named Shuman Memorial Scholarship Winner
July 16, 2014
Johnathan Hall of rural Sullivan has been named recipient of the 2013 Charles B. Shuman Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Moultrie County Farm Bureau. Read More
Taylor Awarded EIU Scholarship
July 16, 2014
The EIU Lynn Karen Adams Memorial Scholarship Award has been presented to Kirsten Taylor of Sullivan.
This award, established by Robin Adams, is administered through the EIU Foundation and presented to a full-time EIU student majoring in psychology. Recipient must have transferred from a two-year college and have at least a 2.75 overall GPA. Financial need is not a consideration. Read More
Lake Shelbyville Dove Hunt Applications Available
July 16, 2014
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will conduct a dove hunt on opening day of dove season, September 1, at Wilborn Creek Dove Field. Two hunts will take place, one 6-11 a.m. and one 2-7 p.m. A permit is required to participate in the hunt on opening day. Permit applications may be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday or obtained online at http://tinyurl.com/LakeShelbyville-Hunting. Read More
Workshop Series to be Held for Those with Diabetes
July 16, 2014
Take Charge of Your Diabetes: The Diabetes Self-Management Program is designed to teach diabetics tools and techniques to help patients become better health managers. The University of Illinois Extension and Douglas County Health Department have teamed up with Jarman Center to provide this program locally. Classes will be offered 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings August 6 – Sept. 10 at Jarman Center located at 704 N. Main in Tuscola. Read More
Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Fair 2014 Results
July 16, 2014
The following is a summary of exhibitor results by class for the 2014 Moultrie-Douglas 4-H fair held last week: Read More