•April 14, 2021•
The Little Theatre On The Square announced three shows slated to open in the fall of 2021. The King and Marilyn will run October 15 through the 24 for 12 performances. The Marvelous Wonderettes will run November 5 through the 14 for 12 performances. Both of these shows were originally part of the 2020 Summer Season and the Theatre is thrilled to be able to bring them to stage this fall. For Christmas, the Theatre will produce a brand new holiday revue called We Need a “Little” Christmas, running from December 3 through the 19 for 18 performances. Tickets for these shows will go on sale in August 2021.
Even though mainstage shows will not happen inside the Theatre during the summer of 2021, The Little Theatre is producing three free outdoor concerts. The First Friday Summer Concert Series at The Little Theatre will kick off June 4 featuring Lexie Dorsett Sharp and Friends (Jordan Cyphert and John Stephens). Read More
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OVHS Grad Named NCAA-II Player of the Year
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Paige Robinson during the NCAA D2 National Championship game vs. Lubbock Christian on March 26 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. Robinson was named to the NCAA D2 Elite Eight all tournament team.
•April 14, 2021•
Paige Robinson, a 5’10” junior guard from Bethany, helped lead Drury University girls’ basketball team to a 24-2 season that ended with a loss in the NCAA-II National Championship game. For her efforts, she was named NCAA-II Player of the Year by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew said “Paige has played an integral role in guiding her team to an outstanding season under extraordinary circumstances because of the pandemic. She is very deserving of this distinguished honor. The WBCA applauds Paige for her hard work, dedication, and contributions to the game during the 2020-21 season.”
The award is the latest in a string of honors for Robinson. She was also named Ron Lenz National Player of the Year by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association and an NCAA-II All-American by the WBCA. Earlier this year, she was named the Player of the Year in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, the Most Valuable Player of the GLVC Tournament, and the MVP of the Midwest Regional Tournament. Read More
Resident Shares Personal Battle with COVID-19
•April 7, 2021•
by Elizabeth Houser
Guest Writer
On Saturday, March 6, I was unknowingly exposed to Covid at an event out of town, with close friends. No one appeared that they weren’t feeling well. By Tuesday, March 9,I just was not myself, not sick, but tired. By Wednesday, March 10 I had cold/allergy symptoms & some stomach issues, enough to take cold medicine to get thru the day. On Thursday, March 11th I felt bad enough that I stayed home from work, and slept all day. By Friday, I thought I was a little better and took cold medicine and went to work. I was out most of the day, by myself, taking pictures of homes I was insuring. On Friday I found out that someone I was with on the prior Saturday tested positive. Had I known of any possible exposure, I would have been home that week. I had planned to be around family the next day, Saturday, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, so I decided to get tested at Carle in Mattoon Friday afternoon. I quarantined at home to be safe and waited for my results. By Saturday morning I had a Covid positive text on my phone. Read More
Consolidated Election 2021
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Consolidated Election
The consolidated election was held on April 6. For results visit https://il-moultrie.pollresults.net. Pictured above are election judges Jill Inman, Johna Sims and Kaye Wagner at the polling place the day of the election.
New Disc Golf Course Now Set Up
•April 7, 2021•
By Crystal Reed
NP Writer
In the last few weeks, new baskets for disc golf have been installed at Wyman and Tabor Parks in Sullivan. There are nine holes at each park for a total of 18 holes.
City of Sullivan GIS Administrator Blake Eggleston said that the markers for the holes are coming soon. This is not the first disc golf course in the parks, there had been one for awhile but it had fallen into disrepair which led to installing the new course. “We are now able to have a professional disc golf course,” said Eggleston “which means we will be able to have tournaments.” Read More
Lovington Easter 2021
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Lovington Park Board and Volunteers
Members of the Lovington Park Board and volunteers take a moment to pose with the Easter Bunny after the Easter egg hunt last Saturday. Pictured are Nena Fridge, Krystina Myers, Robert Hall, Becky Hill, Darlene Barlow and Cara Rennert. Not pictured are Jane Franklin and Cathy Thomas.
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Meeting the Easter Bunny
Blake Benton poses for a photo with the Easter Bunny prior to the Lovington Park Board’s Easter Egg Hunt held last Saturday.
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Lovington Easter Egg Hunt
Noah Lemarr hunts for eggs and candy during the Lovington Park Board’s Easter Egg Hunt held last Saturday.
Easter Hams Donated
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Easter Hams Donated
As Easter dinner came around the Moultrie County Food Pantry received 120 hams from Sullivan IGA to give to families for Easter Sunday. The donation was made possible by one anonymous person whose spirit exemplifies the season. The IGA meat department made a special delivery on March 31 to make sure the hams arrived in time for Sunday dinner. Pictured are Cameron Eccles, IGA Meat Dept. manager Seth Cobb, Tim VanDeursen and Barry Golden.
Kelley Competes at Regional Bee
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Kelley Competes at Regional Bee
Austin Kelley made it to the last four standing in the Regional Spelling Bee held on Saturday, March 13 at Richland Community College.
Okaw Valley High School Ag Open House 2021
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Okaw Valley High School Ag Open House
Holly Weaver and Kainan Weaver check out the baby pigs during the Okaw Valley High School ag open house held last Wednesday, March 31.
10 Bones On The Marrowbone Barbecue Cookoff Held
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Kris Seitz of Oui Oui Oui Barbecue prepares ribs during the barbecue competition in Bethany this past weekend.
•March 31, 2021•
By Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Main Street in Bethany was smoky on Saturday, not because of a fire, but from barbecue. The 10 Bones On The Marrowbone barbecue competition was held to benefit the Bethany Fire Department.
According to competitor and organizer Curtis Robinson the event drew 18 competitors and three food vendors. He said that there was one competitor that came all the way from Ohio and the furthest competitor in Illinois came from Ramsey. Read More