•June 12, 2024•
Ten Central Illinois organizations have been selected to receive a total of $30,000 in arts/summer camp grant funding. This funding is part of the $1 million Moving Forward grant program established by the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF) and Decatur Earthmover Credit Union (DECU). Read More
•June 12, 2024•
Honor Roll Quarter 4
Seventh Grade
High Honors: Lila Cranmer, Faith Hendrickson, Mathilda Kasey, Addison Montgomery,
Arora Rincker, Bryce Rincker
Honor Roll: Lily Ault, Jackson Hartman, Aspen Spinner, Kleia Voege
Eighth Grade
High Honors: Peter Mast, Evan Pfeiffer Read More
•June 12, 2024•
The village of Lovington had a very successful Junefest this past June 8th, starting at 4:30 at the Lovington park with a community fish fry as well as few food venders including Kona Ice, We Li Kit Farmstead, Eddie’s Taco Truck, SweetTeaz, Scotty BS, and Highway Heartburn. There were also many artisan booths, some with bake sale items and freeze dried candy while others had hand made crafts like keychains and hand knit towels. The Lovington VBS was there was well handing out candy to anyone and everyone of all ages. There was no time for messing around this weekend if you were a kid, there was also free entertainment provided for children at Junefest, including bounce houses, obstacle courses, face painting, a rock wall and an extreme air bungee jumping simulator. There was live music produced by the duo Jake & Mikayla. At dusk, fireworks were set off to end the overall great turn out of this Lovington Junefest.
•June 12, 2024•
Museum historians will record oral histories with travelers, businesses, highway builders, and others
The Illinois State Museum is seeking individuals to share their personal experiences with the original Route 66 in Illinois, including travelers, businesses that operated along the route, workers who built the highway, and others.
Route 66 will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. Historians from the Illinois State Museum will record and share oral histories of people who can recall their connections to the historic roadway, which operated from 1926 until decommissioning in 1985. Read More
•June 12, 2024•
The Coles, Cumberland, and Moultrie-Douglas 4-H programs have announced the return of the highly anticipated Multi-County Horse Show. This year’s event will be hosted by the Coles County 4-H at the Coles County Fairgrounds in Charleston, bringing together talented young equestrians from across the region. Read More
Photo by Next Level Images
Senior Heifer Calf Champion
Dameron C-5 Nellie 2145 won senior heifer calf champion at the 2024 Atlantic National Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, May 26 in Timonium, Md. Quentin Day, Lovington, owns the winning heifer.
•June 12, 2024•
Sixth Grade
High Honors
Jace Burnett, Jacoby Burnett, Elijah Fowler
Honors
Jaleb Burnett, Jianna Burnett, Hunter Carter, Roxanne Clark, Nevaeh Helmuth, Gabrielle Hutchcraft, Maranda Pratt, Mariah Pratt
Seventh Grade
High Honors Read More
•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:
Educate participants: Read More