July 2, 2014
A summer kids’ event titled Weird Animals VBS will be held at Jonathan Creek Christian Church 5-8 p.m. July 14-18. Preschool through fifth grade children are eligible to attend. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
LLC Announces Part-Time Spring Semester Honors List
July 2, 2014
The Lake Land College 2014 spring semester academic honors list for part-time and full-time students has been released by the college.
To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have a GPA of 3.8 – 4.0.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have a GPA of 3.65 – 3.79.
To qualify for the honor’s list, a student must have a GPA of 3.5 – 3.64.
A grade “A” is four points, a “B” is three points, a “C” is two points, etc.
The following part-time students have achieved these academic honors: Read More
Real Estate Tax Bills Mailed
Moultrie County real estate taxes were mailed June 9. The first installment is due July 11, and the second installment is due September 4.
Property owners are encouraged to look over his or her tax bill and make sure all of the information is correct. It is the responsibility of the property owner to report all address changes to the assessor’s office, 728-4951. Assessment and exemption questions should be directed to the Supervisor of Assessments office. Read More
Lane Receives Honors at Luncheon
Lane
June 25, 2014
From virtual Texas Hold ‘Em to organizational communication and wildlife resource management, members of the Lake Land College Honors Program have been conducting undergraduate research this year in a variety of topics. Several Honors Program students recently presented their findings at the annual honors luncheon where they were also recognized for their achievements.
There were six members of the Honors Program this year, including Adriene Lane, a speech communication major from Sullivan who graduated from Okaw Valley in 2013. Read More
Bethany Post Office Celebrates Zip Code Thursday
The Bethany USPS office will modestly celebrate this coming Thursday, which represents the village’s zip code, 61914.
Postmaster Shelly Freeman and clerk Cindy Yoder invite the public to come in to the USPS office from 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-4 p.m. Thursday and enjoy cookies decorated with the village’s zip code.
Bethany postal carriers are Norm Yoder, Luke Casteel, Cheryl Cribbet and John Oliver, and custodian is John Krohn.
Identity Theft Workshop Friday in Sullivan
June 11, 2014
The Office of Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka will present an ‘Identity Theft, Frauds, and Scams’ workshop in Sullivan Friday, June 13 to assist residents in learning the proactive and reactive steps to take when dealing with identity theft. Read More
Sullivan Board Votes to Place County School Facilities Sales Tax on Nov. Ballot
Submitted by the Sullivan School District
On May 12, the Sullivan Community Unit School District Board of Education passed a resolution to place a County School Facilities Sales Tax on the November 2014 ballot. Because District 300 enrolls more than half the students in Moultrie County, this vote means that the proposal will appear on the November ballot. Other county districts are expected to pass similar resolutions showing their support for giving voters the opportunity to vote on this important proposal. Read More
19th Legion District Elects Officers
The 19th District of The American Legion Department of Illinois recently elected officers for the membership year 2014-2015. They include Sr. Vice Commander Paul Garrett Tuscola Post 27, Commander Bill Reed Charleston Post 93, and Jr. Vice Commander Rude Laufhutte Champaign Post 24. Read More
Golden to do Reading, Book Signing Fri., Sat.
News Progress columnist John Golden will be presenting a book reading and signing this Friday and Saturday at Cathrine’s Custom Framing in Sullivan. Read More
SBL Providing Physicals to Sullivan Athletes and Students
Sarah Bush Lincoln will provide school and sports physicals to students and athletes from Sullivan schools. Read More