The Fish Habitat Improvement Day scheduled for Saturday, March 8 has been postponed to March 22 due to unseasonably thick ice still covering most of Lake Shelbyville. Volunteer registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Lithia Springs Boat Ramp Parking Lot and the work will begin at 9 a.m. Following the event, a free lunch is available for work day volunteers at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Wireless Mike’s Adds Four New Locations
Wireless Mike’s has acquired new locations in Sullivan, Marshall, Paris and Tuscola as it expands its service coverage across central Illinois. The Sullivan store is located at 104 S. Hamilton.
Wireless Mike’s owner and CEO Mike Gerkin announces the Verizon Premium Wireless retailer recently acquired four new locations, expanding its service area throughout central and eastern Illinois to include 12 retail stores. Read More
American Legion District Meeting
The 19th District of The American Legion Department of Illinois will hold their quarterly meeting March 2 at Post 105 in Decatur. The district meeting of the Sons of the American Legion will begin at 10 a.m. Lunch and the Legion meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Read More
C.E.F.S. Offers Income Eligible Scholarships
C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is offering CSBG scholarships for income eligible individuals who wish to continue their education in an Illinois institution approved full-time post-secondary course of study. The course of study must lead up to a degree and/or employment, with particular consideration given to a field of study in high technology areas or other growth occupations. Read More
Parenting 101 Classes Available
Many parents struggle with their young child’s behavior as they progress through normal yet challenging periods of development. Learn how to feel more confident as a parent and/or child care provider during the seven difficult developmental stages. Cheri Burcham, Family Life Educator for the University of Illinois Extension, will be offering “Your Young Child: Parenting 101” beginning March 19 and meeting weekly until April 2 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. in Neal Hall at Lake Land College. Read More
Historical Meeting
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their monthly general meeting 7 p.m. February 20 in the Heritage Center located at 117 E. Harrison St. in Sullivan. The topic for the evenings program will be short stories on various U.S. presidents as told by members and members of the public. Read More
Mo-Co Rush Softball Fundraiser
Moultrie County Rush Fastpitch Softball will be holding its annual fundraiser dinner, auction, and youth dance on Saturday, February 22 at the Sullivan American Legion located at 8 East Strain Street next to Wyman Park. Read More
Education Workshop February 25
A LEAP (Linking Educators and Parents) workshop on Educational Transitions will be held at the Urbana Free Library in the Lewis Auditorium 6:30-8 p.m. February 25. Read More
Spelling Bee Winners Advance
Students from Okaw Valley, Arthur, Lovington, and Sullivan will be competing in their respective county spelling bees in the next week and are as follows: Read More
Crain Conducts Worship Service February 2
Chuck Crain who is in his 15th season as featured vocalist at the Presley’s Country Jubilee Show in Branson, Mo. will be conducting a 10 a.m. worship service in the Allenville Christian Church February 2. Read More