•September 10, 2025•
September is “Library Card Sign Up” month at the Windsor Storm Library in Windsor. Library cards may be obtained by completing an application and providing proof of Windsor residency. Non-residents may also apply for a card if they pay a non-resident fee. All Windsor School District students are eligible for a free library card, regardless of residency. For more information, visit windsor.lib.il.us.
•September 10, 2025•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 15th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 11th and 12th. To apply for the hunt, youth applicants must be less than 18 years old on October 11th and be accompanied by an adult on the hunt. Applications must be received by 8:00 a.m. on September 22nd. Applications can be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or online at: https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/Recreation/Hunting/.
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•September 10, 2025•
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is partnering with Governor JB Pritzker, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA), and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) to promote Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week this September 7th through 13th. The FCC’s Lifeline program offers monthly discounts to help eligible residents access voice or broadband services. Link to the program: https://www.fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers.
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•September 10, 2025•
by Janet Roney
After Amos Williams surveyed the route of the Springfield Road across the northern part of Moultrie County in 1825-26, they blazed the trees in the timbered areas and plowed a furrow with a team of oxen and a breaking plow across the open prairie to mark the route. Thereafter, “the Plowed Furrow” was a name for the Springfield Road along with the “Terry Haute Road”.
Before three years had passed, they were resurveying and changing parts of the route. In 1833, the Macon County commissioners changed it again and ordered another survey of the road to find a crossing over the West Okaw River suitable for a bridge. (Macon controlled the north half of Moultrie in those days.) That’s when the road shifted north to pass through the future site of Lovington and along a string of cabins leading to the site of the new Stringtown Bridge. A few years later, in 1838, the Blackhorse Tavern inn was built along the road, which was the beginning of the village of Lovington.
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•September 10, 2025•
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On Friday the 5th, Sullivan’s Fast Stop held its annual Customer Appreciation Day, celebrating with free lunches to all who arrived-approximately 250 people. The purpose of the event is to give back to the customers and community that supports the store throughout the year. The menu consisted of pork burgers, hot dogs, chips, and a drink served in a red Fast Stop bucket. Giveaways and drawings were also held.
•September 10, 2025•
September is National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to protect their loved ones by getting their households ready now. “National Preparedness Month is a great time to ask whether your family would be ready if something unexpected happened tomorrow,” said Kellie O’Connell, CEO of the Illinois Red Cross. “It’s not about being scared; it’s about being smart and looking out for the people you love. Taking a few simple steps now so that you have a plan can make all the difference when it matters most.”
Disasters don’t wait for the “right time” - they can happen in the middle of the night, during your commute, or while your kids are at school. Protect your family by making a plan to stay safe, gathering important supplies, and knowing how you’ll stay connected by taking these steps:
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There will be a concert featuring Greg Ridenour at the Allenville Christian Church on September 13 at 6 p.m.
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Sullivan’s Scavenger Hunt was growing up, and on October 10th, the Adults Only version kicked off. Jeri Davis explained the adult hunt was held on homecoming weekend, and the group would be part of the parade. It was adult-only because some of the prizes contained alcohol, she explained. Some sixty prizes were anticipated, with clues posted every half hour on Facebook.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (DFPR) announced the registration of its first medical cannabis dispensary. Harbory, located at 8195 Express Drive in Marion, IL, successfully completed the DFPR business dispensary registration process and inspection and was licensed to operate as a medical cannabis dispensary.
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•September 3, 2025•
Mental health and substance use issues are common. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults lives with a mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. From 1999 to 2016, 630,000 people died from drug overdoses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Give someone in your community a hand by learning how to recognize and respond when someone might need help with the free Mental Health First Aid workshop offered by the University of Illinois Extension and the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based program, where participants learn and practice a five-step action plan to identify common signs and symptoms of someone coping with mental health or substance use problems and how to help. Gain skills to feel confident interacting with a person in crisis and leave with resources to connect the person with appropriate care. Topics also include trauma, addiction, and self-care. This training is open to the public and is especially appropriate for anyone in the agricultural community. Participants will build skills by practicing with real-world, agriculturally based scenarios.
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•September 3, 2025•
Would you want a personalized library card? The Elizabeth Titius Memorial Library is holding a contest for the most popular library card designs. Any patrons in our service area are welcome to enter. There are multiple categories, and winners will be decided by popular vote.
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