•July 21, 2021•
Local farmer Michael Reedy recently directed a $2,500 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Okaw Valley High School FFA.
Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded more than $59 million to community nonprofits, aspiring ag students and public schools across rural America. Farmers are leaders in their communities, which is why America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help identify the most worthy causes. Read More
Deer Hunting
•July 21, 2021•
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today that it is taking applications from youth firearm deer hunters and youth and adult archery deer hunters for Fall 2021 deer hunting on private land through the Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP).
Applications for IRAP Youth Firearm Deer Hunting sites can be found online at www2.illinois.gov/dnr/conservation/IRAP/Pages/Youth-Shotgun-Deer.aspx.
Applications for IRAP Youth and Adult Deer Hunting sites can be found online at www2.illinois.gov/dnr/conservation/IRAP/Pages/Archery-Deer-Hunting.aspx.
SCED Elf Hunt
•July 21, 2021•
The Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development have announced plans for this year’s Elf Hunt. Ways that a person can participate include sponsoring an elf sign, which can be done by businesses and individuals this year. When you receive your sign, you hang it in your business window or place outside where it’s easy to see and safe for people to take a photo with it. Organizations or businesses that don’t have a place to display an elf sign can ask about having their sign placed by the SCED office. Members without a physical location to diplay will be displayed in a public location. Every photo posted to the SCED Facebook page of a person, pet or family in front of a sponsors Elf sign is an entry into the contest to win prizes. More elf sightings equals more prizes. If you would like to sponsor an Elf Hunt sign for $20 please contact the SCED by September 30.
Lake Land College to Host Introductory Court Reporting Class
•July 21, 2021•
Lake Land College will host a court reporting First Steps class on July 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Webb Hall, room 081. The class is a free three-hour introductory course and is open to anyone interested in learning about the court reporting profession.
Attendees will learn about the career opportunities available to court reporters, as well as have the opportunity to gain experience on the industry-standard steno machine.
The class will also allow attendees to ask questions and explore the possibility of pursuing a career in court reporting.
Those interested in attending the First Steps class are asked to register at ilcrs.com/firststeps. Read More
Dr Selvidge Conducts Biblical Health Series
•July 21, 2021•
Dr. Don Selvidge, retired Mattoon chiropractor, is conducting a Biblical Health and Healing Series at the 407 Grant Street Church of Christ in Sullivan each Thursday at 7 PM. The discussion class will explore what the Bible teaches about staying healthy and getting well when sick.
After graduation from Harding University in 1968,vthe Selvidges served at Namwianga mission and in village evangelism in Kalomo, Zambia, Africa. After returning from Africa, Dr. Don worked as a teacher and school counselor. In 1978 Dr. Don and Dr. Nancy attended Logan University where they received their chiropractic degrees in 1982. Read More
SCED and Regional Economic Development Groups Win State Grant
•July 21, 2021•
Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development and a consortium of regional economic development organizations have won a Community Navigator Grant to support local businesses hardest hit by the pandemic. Governor JB Pritzker and the office of Economic Opportunity announced the local consortium will receive money to provide professional outreach to companies facing barriers to capital access and financing opportunities.
“Allowing local economic development leaders, who know their community best, to provide direct support to businesses still struggling to emerge from the pandemic is a model that works,” said Laurrie Minor, Executive Director, SCED Read More
Lake Shelbyville Tree Stand Permits Now Available for Deer Season
•July 21, 2021•
Lake Shelbyville’s Tree Stand Policy for this year will remain the same as it was last season. The policy allows hunters to leave one stand up for the season (“Seasonal Tree Stand”) and/or utilize up to two “Roving” stands that can be left up during archery season for a period not to exceed a break in use greater than 72 hours – the length of a 3 day weekend. Seasonal tree stands may be placed 2 weeks prior to archery season and must be removed within 2 weeks of archery season ending. Archery season runs from October 1, 2021 - January 16, 2022. Read More
Macon County Man Charged With Armed Violence
•July 14, 2021•
Emmanuel White, 18, of Decatur has been charged with Armed Violence, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Stolen/Converted Motor Vehicle, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Defacing Identification Marks on a Firearm related to an incident which occurred on June 27, 2021, in rural Moultrie County. Read More
Findlay Walleye Fest. 3 on 3 Tourney
•July 14, 2021•
The Findlay Walleye Festival 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, in memory of Angela Marie Diss, will be held on Saturday, July 24 at 11 am at Findlay Park. There are three divisions, division one is for participants entering 5th, 6th and 7th grade; division two is for participants entering 8th, 9th, and 11th grades; and division 3 is a new bragging rights division for participants entering 11th grade through adults. Division 1 & 2 winners will receive medals. Entry form, waiver and $75 fee must be received by Thursday, July 22. Make checks payable to Findlay Walleye Festival. Mail to 312 E. North 3rd, Findlay, Il 62534. If questions e-mail findlaywalleye3on3@gmail.com or call 2217-821-8661. The entry form can be found on the Findlay Walleye Festival Facebook page.
2021 Shelby County Pageant Winners
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2021 Miss Shelby County Winners
The 2021 Miss and Junior Miss Shelby County Pageants were held on Sunday, June 27. The new Miss Shleby County will reign over the Shelby County Fair, attend area country events and parades, visit other local pageants, participate in the 2021 Special Olympics Family Fun Festival, attend the IAAF Zone Meetings, and compete in the Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in January in Springfield. Pictured from left to right are First Runner Up-Bailey Prosser of Lakewood, Miss Shelby County Macey Hesselton of Herrick, People’s Choice Award-Trinity Shupe of Windsor and Second Runner Up-Bailey Prosser of Lakewood.
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2021 Junior Miss Shelby County Winners
The Junior Miss Shelby County pageant was also held on Sunday, June 27. The new Junior Miss Shelby County will reign over the Shelby County Fair, she will attend area county events and parades, and will visit other local pageants. The Junior Miss winner does not compete at the state level, but usually attends the state pageant to cheer on her Miss Queen as she competes. Winners are: People’s Choice Award-Payton Shupe of Windsor (left), front center-Junior Miss Shelby County-Kristin Partlow of Neoga, back center-2019 Junior Miss Shelby County Kylie Smith of Shelbyville and at right First Runner Up- Alissa Shasteen of Shelbyville.