•June 12, 2024•
Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation today announce the awarding of grants to 16 high school journalism efforts throughout the state. The awards are part of the Illinois High School Journalism Grants Program offered by the Illinois Press Foundation and financially sponsored for a fourth consecutive year by Illinois Farm Bureau. Read More
•June 12, 2024•
The program for the June meeting of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will be “The General’s Chauffeur” presented by Linda Reedy McCabe of Bethany about her father, Tom Reedy. Besides being a well-known Moultrie County farmer, Shorthorn cattle breeder, livestock judge, and Lakeland College educator in later life, Reedy was the driver for General Mark Clark during World War II. General Clark led the successful Allied invasion of Italy in June, 1943. Honoring the Veterans of our county is a continuing goal of the society. The meeting will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 20, at the Moultrie History Center, 1303 S. Hamilton, Sullivan. The public is invited to attend.
Ensure your potluck experiences are enjoyable and safe for everyone.
•June 12, 2024•
By Angela Hogan
Making potluck events fun and safe.
Potluck events are wonderful opportunities for people to gather and share delicious meals. However, these events can pose health risks without proper attention to food safety. The Moultrie County Health Department wants your potluck events to be safe and enjoyable. Here are some essential tips for maximizing food safety:
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A Sunken Road
•June 12, 2024•
by Janet Roney
The huge mammoths and later the bison “remembered how to go” in Illinois. Their feet made the well-worn trail that led from Big-Bone Lick near Louisville, Kentucky (where they spent the winter), across southern Indiana, and into Illinois, following roughly US route #50. Called the Buffalo Trace, it was the chief route for pioneer immigration from Kentucky and the Carolinas. It was wide enough to accommodate the width of three wagonloads of settlers and their belongings. Read More
•June 12, 2024•
Fifth Grade: Elinore Beagle, Brooklynn Clark, Isadora Cruit, Bo Davis, Hannah Dennis, Hadley Drollinger, Isaac Garvin, Livie Lane, Lily Law, Ava McQuilling, Mattie Pence, Drake Plummer, Kennedy Rankin, Sloan Reedy, Addisynn Scribner, Amelia Wise. Read More
2014
Joanna Cole of Sullivan will celebrate her 80th birthday. She was born June 19, 1934 in Sullivan and was the county nurse for many years.
At the beginning of May on a cool temperamental overcast afternoon, Sullivan High School baseball players and special needs students in Christine Grohler’s class came together for a little pitch and catch. The afternoon practice was meant to gear the children up for a baseball game held that next Sunday at Courtyard Estates - an idea that originated between teachers Christine Grohler and Kurt Friese.
Competing in East Peoria May 23 and 24, the Sullivan middle school and ALAH jr. high boys’ and girls’ track teams saw several athletes finish in the top 10 of the IESA state track meet. Eighth grader Luke Bowman finished highest with a second place medal in the high jump, an event he took first in last year as a seventh grader. Read More
Resources help you be “water smart”
•June 5, 2024•
The American Red Cross encourages families to prepare for the summer swim season by learning to be “water smart.” Research shows that participation in formal water safety and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% for one to four-year-olds.
“Before families head out to pools and parks, it’s important for all family members to learn and review critical water safety skills,” said Celena Sarillo, Chief Executive Officer, Red Cross of Illinois. “Knowing fundamental Red Cross water safety skills will help you feel more prepared for fun outings in, on and around the water and help save lives.”
Each year, more than 2.5 million people learn to swim through Red Cross lifesaving aquatics programs. These programs incorporate the latest science-based curriculum and industry best practices, helping to keep individuals and families safer while enjoying water activities. Through this work, over the last century, the Red Cross has helped to reduce accidental drownings by nearly 90% nationwide. Read More
•June 5, 2024•
University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with sponsors Decatur Catholic Charities & Windsor School District will hold a mobile food pantry Thursday, June 13th 4-5 p.m. at the Windsor Grade School. Must register by noon, June 6. Read More
2014
Okaw Valley Middle School received a donation from the Findlay Planning Committee two weeks ago in the form of 50 white pine trees. With a $250 donation to the project from the Findlay Planning Committee and trees from Roger Kirkwood, the task was underway. The original windbreak, planted in 1943, had contracted a disease last year. With the trees literally falling over, they had to be cut down. Mike Cummins, the Okay Valley Middle School principal, was then approached by Kirkwood with a proposal on the new windbreak. Read More
•June 5, 2024•
Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative (CMEC) recently donated $5,000 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation, with a matching gift from Co-Bank, a national cooperative bank serving CMEC. The $10,000 donation will support SBL’s Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program. Read More