•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.
Jeepin’ In Memory of Jessi 2021
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Jeepin’ In Memory of Jessi
On Saturday, July 10 at the Toy Bar in Sullivan, Jeepin’ in Memory of Jessi gathered to raise funds for the family of Shoni Anderson, daughter of Jeff and Becky (Clayton) Anderson. Five-year-old Shoni, was diagnosed with leukemia on February 1, 2021 and is undergoing chemotherapy. This year’s theme was Mardi Gras and participants dressed up in masks, beads, feathers and Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold.
New Hunters Should Buy Licenses and Apply Early for Permits
•July 14, 2021•
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is encouraging new Illinois hunting and trapping license buyers to apply early during application periods for a number of IDNR permits for the 2021-22 hunting seasons. Read More
Wits Wellness Research is Looking for Participants
•July 14, 2021•
A research team from the University of Illinois is looking for participants for the WITS Wellness Research Study. Any person 50 years and older who has not been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is eligible. Participants can receive up to $60 for their participation in the study.
The study will include 12 weekly health and wellness sessions at various locations across the state including ones in Tuscola and Mattoon. The sessions will be fun, with interactive discussions and pen and paper activities on topics such as healthy eating, managing stress, improving sleep, and more. “This is a great opportunity to attend fun and engaging health sessions while helping Extension test and shape future programming,” says Chelsey Byers, Family Life Educator, University of Illinois Extension. Read More
Welcome to Self-Defense 101
•July 14, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
I don’t mean to sound defensive. In fact, you’ll see me fall on my sword so readily when I do screw up that you probably wonder whether I need a weekly transfusion.
But sometimes I’m just ... right.
Oh, you’re one of them
Reader Jan Gollberg questioned my verb agreement skills in a recent column.
“You wrote, ‘I’m one of those people who love to visit unfamiliar places.’” she wrote. “I think that the verb should be ‘loves,’ not ‘love.’ Why? Shouldn’t the verb in that long subordinate clause agree with ‘one,’ not ‘people’? Here’s a test: Remove the prepositional phrase, and you would say, “I’m one who loves to ...” Read More
Sue Yarnell and Theta Psi Receives Recognition
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Sue Yarnell, center, is holding a card from Psi Iota Xi National Secretary, Maureen Dix, congratulating her and the chapter for 45 years of commitment and dedication to the community and to Psi Iota Xi.Pictured left to right: Front row-Lucia Roney, Sue Yarnell, Rita Seelow. Back Row- Kala Cesar, Lisa Younger, Barb Oliver, Brandi Kesterson, Tara Underwood, Stephanie Barding, Bessie Kesterson, Carolyn Rawlings.
•July 14, 2021•
Sue Yarnell was recently presented with a card from Psi Iota Xi National Secretary, Maureen Dix, congratulating her and the chapter for 45 years of commitment and dedication to the community and to Psi Iota Xi.
Psi Iota Xi is a women’s philanthropic organization with chapters throughout the Midwestern United States and has chapters in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Psi Iota Xi chapters are focused on raising money and offering volunteer service to improve the quality of life in their communities, with special emphasis on speech and hearing-related causes. Read More