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Category Archives: News Briefs
Farmer’s Market Now Open in Downtown Arthur
Located at the welcome center in downtown Arthur, ABC Shop has opened a farmer's market, which will hold Read More
Shelby County Rural Emergency Addressing Plan progressing; Bethany, Findlay areas to see new address cards by May; Gays and Windsor by June
Shelbyville – The Shelby County Board approved a plan at their June 13, 2012 meeting to bring a Rural Emergency Addressing system to the unincorporated areas of Shelby County. The plan was presented by Emergency Management Coordinator Jared Rowcliffe. Rowcliffe represented the Rural Emergency Addressing Committee that was formed by the board to research the benefits and feasibility of a new system at the January 11 meeting. Read More
SOV JFL to hold fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings
The Sullivan Okaw Valley Junior Football League (SOV JFL) will host an Eat Wing, Raise Funds Community Night at Buffalo Wild Wings in Mattoon May 15. The event will be open to the public from 4-10 p.m. The establishment will donate 10% of all sales (excluding tax, tips and alcoholic drinks) with an accompanying ticket. Tickets are available at team registration, on the website at sovjfl.com or by contacting the JFL at sovjfl@yahoo.com Tickets will also be available from SOV JFL board members including Brad Foster, Cindi Klukis, Scott Finfrock, Ella Doris, Tanya Chappell, Brandy Binder and Larry Kesterson.
Conceal and Carry class April 27 at Bethany American Legion
A conceal and carry class will be held on April 27 at the Bethany American Legion Post 507 at 9 a.m. Read More
Bike auction May 3
The Sullivan Police Department will be holding a bike auction on Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m. at the Sullivan police department. Read More
Boosters to hold mouse race fundraiser May 11
The Sullivan Sports Boosters will hold a pork chop supper along with the Redskin Mouse Races which are hosted by Hederman Events of St. Louis May 11 at the Sullivan American Legion.
The Sports Boosters aid in purchasing supplies for the Sullivan athletic teams as well as supporting the co-op teams with Okaw Valley such as football, track and cross country.
Those wishing to purchase tickets or sponsor the event may contact Melanie Byers at 454-0797, Tammy Clayton at 217-620-4167 or Kim Drury at 217-246-2861.[/s2If]
Blood donation opportunities at OVHS, Sullivan American Legion
World Red Cross Day is May 8, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible individuals to celebrate by donating lifesaving blood in their communities. The need is constant, and all blood types are needed, especially O negative, B negative and A negative. Read More
Extended voting this coming Saturday
The Moultrie County Clerk’s office will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. this Saturday for absentee and early voting and for grace period registration and voting. Grace period is for individuals who have moved or changed their name and need to transfer/update their registration or for individuals to register Read More
Windsor group hosting events for Spores ‘n More weekend
The What’s Happening Around Town (W.H.A.T.) community group of Windsor will host several events Saturday, April 20 during the annual Spores ‘n More weekend. The events will be located at various locations in downtown Windsor. Read More