•July 27, 2022•
Lake Land College recently announced that nearly 700 full-time students earned academic honors for the 2022 Spring semester.
To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.8 – 4.0.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.65 – 3.79.
To qualify for the honor’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.5 – 3.64. Read More
Jesse White Extending Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates
•July 27, 2022•
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits are being extended until December 1, 2022. The previous extension was set to end on July 31, 2022. As a result, expired driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits will remain valid until December 1, 2022, so customers do not need to rush into Driver Services facilities. This extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits. Read More
OVHS Spring 2022 Honor Roll
•July 27, 2022•
Straight A’s
Freshmen: Grey Brault, Annabelle Cheatham, Chase Creviston, Aly Douglass, Reese Nichols, Lindsey Ozier, McKenna Phelps, Jorja Plummer, Ella Roley, Amelia Shonkwiler, Grady Sparks, Ivy Williams.
Sophomores: Gabe Benning, Cannon Bernstein, Averi Ehrmann, Jaydon Johnson, Delaney Miller.
Juniors: Grace Moeller, Stacey Orris, Karson Park, Danielle Simpson.
Seniors: Evelyn Ashley, Ikra Gunsoy, Savannah Hagerman, Mikhayla Ward.
High Honors
Freshmen: Rase Bennett, Benjamin Brown, Regan Coleman, Seth Forlines, Cameron George, Ulrich Harshman, Luke Jones, Landyn Porter, Carson Rucker, Reagan Russell.
Sophomores: Kaleb Burns, Gibson Dickens, Garrett Ferguson, Ryan Forlines, Hunter Garvin, Jacob Harlin, Madison Whitney, Ashton Wilderman, Aiden Williams. Read More
Letter to the Editor 7-27-2022
•July 27, 2022•
I, Julie Kinert, as of July 21, 2022, have officially withdrawn my candidacy for the Moultrie County Board.
I decided to get involved with county politics after watching our tyrant governor during the pandemic, dictate and bully Illinoisians; especially those with small businesses. I felt that we, the public, no matter what party you support, needed to take back our rights and freedoms. During this time, I was given a unique opportunity to volunteer with our State Representatives and Senators.
The knowledge I gained was important and it lit a fire within me to share with the county. Many times, people, myself included, sit back and complain and think they can do a better job than the current elected officials. But most of the time, they don’t do anything about it. People want change but they don’t want to BE the change. I decided that I wanted to be the change. That included the change that was desperately needed in my own Republican party. Read More
When word selection is a matter of life or death
•July 27, 2022•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
The headline read: “5 workers electrocuted while hanging gutter at LaSalle County home.”
Not our headline, mind you.
My first thoughts were: I wonder whether that many people have died in one electrical accident before; what a tragedy for that town; whether there are any connections to our coverage area.
A couple of paragraphs in I learned that none of the five workers — who were standing on aluminum ladders and holding the aluminum gutter when it came into contact with the power line — had died.
In addition to receiving a tremendous shock, all of them fell about 25 feet. Still, none of them died.
It’s a miracle. And I wish them all well in their recovery. Read More
New Program Seeks to Serve Low Resource and at-risk Rural Veterans
•July 20, 2022•
Christ’s Food Pantry at the First Christian Church in Lovington is announcing the Reaching Rural Veterans initiative, a new effort that will help address needs of low-resource and at-risk rural veterans in Moultrie Co. The Reaching Rural Veterans events will take place every 3rd Thursday from 2-4 pm at 301 S. County St., Lovington.
The Reaching Rural Veterans project is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is facilitated by the Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University. The project will provide grants, education and resources to food pantries in rural areas in order to mobilize communities to provide resources and services that address the needs of military and veteran families. Read More
Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Show Results
•July 20, 2022•
Photo furnished
Ben Bushue of Sullivan with his welding project for the General Project Show.
General Projects Show
Grand Champions
Aerospace – Caden Kerner, Arcola Tuscola Barnyard 4-H Club
Civic Engagement - Aaliyah Osborn, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Clothing & Textiles – Sarina Voegel, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Collectibles – Grace Walker, Tuscola, Barnyard 4-H Club
Crops- Maddox Reedy, Tuscola, Atwood Hammond Prairie Dogs
Electricity – Neil Walker, Tuscola, Barnyard 4-H Club
Floriculture – Trinity Linstead, Tolono, Camargo Champs
Food & Nutrition – Ellie Lehman, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Geology – Carson Nixon, Bethany, Sunny Side Flea Flickers
Vegetable Gardening – Miah Voegel, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Natural Resources – Aaliyah Osborn, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Photography Maddox Reedy, Tuscola, Atwood Hammond Prairie Dogs
Robotics- Caden Kerner, Arcola, Tuscola Barnyard 4-H Club
Visual Arts – Lillian Wyant, Tuscola, Camargo Champs
Welding – Benjamin Bushue, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Woodworking – Bret Bushue, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Livestock Champions Read More
Facts for Families
•July 20, 2022•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
With social isolation having such negative consequences on people and seeming to have increased especially with the COVID pandemic, I thought it would be good to share this article I originally wrote in 2018. When children, teens and younger adults spend time with older adults, there are many benefits to everyone involved. Older adults can be great role models for children, while also passing on family stories, historical information and teaching the rituals and traditions of earlier times. Children can also improve their practical living skills and ability to problem-solve when applying the wisdom and life experiences gained from those that have lived for many years. Read More
Lake Land College News
•July 20, 2022•
Summer Enrollment Trends Positive
Lake Land College Summer enrollment is up nearly 9% as students take advantage of the historic $100 tuition guarantee and flexible scheduling options.
With more than 1,400 students enrolled for summer, Lake Land is experiencing an 8.8% increase in headcount and an 8.1% in full time equivalency or FTE.
In March 2022, the college announced in-district tuition would be reduced to $100 per credit hour for summer and the academic year beginning this fall. Read More
Health Department Scheduling Back-to-School Immunizations
•July 20, 2022•
Why schedule back-to-school immunizations now?
If your children return to school in August, you don’t want to wait until the last minute to ensure they are ready. You may want to start thinking about their clothes, school supplies, and whatever else they need to begin their school year. The Moultrie County Health Department encourages you also to think ahead and schedule appointments for their vaccinations as you plan for your child’s return to school. If you wait until mid-August, your child may be delayed in getting the vaccines required to start school.
What immunizations are required before entering schools in Illinois? Read More