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Lovington brothers Zachary and Adam Day each showed at the Illinois State Fair Junior Steer Show two weeks ago. Zachary, 17, (above) showed the Champion AOB (all other breeds) Steer, which went on to win the Reserve Grand Champion Steer overall. Adam, 13, (below) showed the Reserve Champion Angus Steer Aug. 10 and had the Reserve Champion Angus Steer at the Open Steer show the following day. The steer was also the Reserve Grand Champion Land of Lincoln Steer.
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Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford visited the Director’s Lawn at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 9 and had the opportunity to meet Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Queen Christine Fortney.
Photo by RR Best
DJ Mike Marshall kept dozens of kids happily moving to music last Friday during the first organized event at Wyman Park aimed at keeping area kids preoccupied with something new and fun.
Photo by Keith Stewart
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Carriage Crossing, an assisted living senior community in Arcola, commenced its five-day grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning. Those in attendance included several owners, members of Arcola’s Economic Development, and managers of Carriage Crossing.
Workers from T&C Transport of Gays unload a skate ramp Monday morning that is one of several pieces soon to be installed at Tom Conn Park in Lovington.
Photo by Keith Stewart
CNA Graduates
Mason Point held their second annual Certified Nurses Aides Graduation last week. The prospective CNAs underwent an eight week course, learning the 21 CNA skills and other valuable knowledge. Graduates were (left to right) Justine Grass, Terrence Harper, Stephanie Jenkins, Misty Lewis, Bobbie Miller, Katie Paddock, and Jennifer Wishart.
Four Alarm Fire
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Sullivan firefighters Josh Qualls and David Welsh create vent holes in the home of Charlie and Betty Bolen. A kitchen grease fire was called in around 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters from Windsor, Findlay, Sullivan, Bethany, and Arthur responded to the fire located approximately three miles north on Jonathan Creek Road. Extensive smoke and water damage occurred, but there were no injuries reported.