February 11, 2015
A spaghetti supper fundraiser, sponsored by OVHS’s junior class, will be held in the cafeteria of Okaw Valley High School in Bethany 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. Read More
Sullivan Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team Wins EIU Honors Tournament
February 11, 2015
The Sullivan scholastic bowl team played in the 24-team EIU Honors tournament recently. They played some excellent teams, including teams from schools several times their size. The team started by defeating Palestine-Hutsonville 180-70, Edwards County 170-60, and an excellent Fairfield team (Sullivan was their only loss on the day) 210-140. Read More
Lake Land College Fall Semester Graduates
February 11, 2015
More than 200 candidates received degrees and certificates from Lake Land College following the completion of the 2014 fall semester. Locally, five students attained degrees, including:
Abigail Taylor, Arthur, Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work; Sara Mills, Bethany, Associate in Science Business Administration; Gay Thomas, Dalton City, Certificate Medical Coding Specialist and an Associate in Applied Science Health Information & Medical Coding; Read More
State of Grace to Perform Sunday in Sullivan
February 11, 2015
The gospel group State of Grace will perform at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan Sunday, February 15 at 9 a.m. Read More
Atwood-Hammond Spelling Bee Winners
February 11, 2015
Seventh grader Annie Snyder won the recent Atwood-Hammond elementary school spelling bee. She will now join four other pupils Feb. 18 at the Piatt County Spelling Bee. Read More
County to Implement Three Election Judge Option for Upcoming Consolidated Election
February 4, 2015
Submitted by
Georgia England
Moultrie county taxpayers stand to save more than $4,000 this coming election.
According to Illinois Statutes (10 ILCS 5/14-3.1), in odd numbered years, the county clerk has the option of using three election judges per precinct rather than the five judges that are required in even numbered years.
In odd numbered election years, voter turnout is significantly lower. Therefore, after careful consideration and based on discussions with several election judges, County Clerk Georgia England has decided to exercise the odd numbered year/three judges per precinct option for the upcoming Consolidated Election to be held April 7. England stated that by utilizing the three judge option, taxpayers of Moultrie County will save approximately $4,350 in election costs. Read More
Kaskaskia Watershed Study Gets Preliminary Funding in Corps Budget
February 4, 2015
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) recently stated that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced funding for the Kaskaskia Watershed Study in both its fiscal year 2015 work plans and its fiscal year 2016 budget. The Kaskaskia Watershed Study will have a $50,000 allocation in the current 2015 fiscal year. The President’s budget, released today, asks for $500,000 in fiscal year 2016.
“The Kaskaskia Watershed Study was previously authorized by Congress, but funding has always been the holdup in getting this comprehensive study of the river accomplished,” Shimkus noted. “The local stakeholders have been very supportive and have really been the impetus in getting these funds allocated.” Read More
Mirror Images to Perform Original Play Friday
“What Can’t Be Said,” an original play written by Mirror Images, Sullivan High School’s prevention theater group, will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, February 6 at The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan.
“This show is a testament to the creativity and heart of the students at our high school,” said Mirror Images adviser and SHS English teacher Becky Lawson. “It represents what they think is important for our school, our teachers, and our students to acknowledge – both good and bad. We worked together as a team to write the show; every cast member had a chance to contribute. It is a true team effort; I just guided them and helped with a few parts.” Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hosting Eagle Day at Lake Shelbyville
February 4, 2015
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting the Fourth Annual Eagle Day event Saturday, February 14 at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center.
New to Eagle Day this year, the Illinois Raptor Center will present a short 30 minute program just for kids. Raptors for Kids begins at 10 a.m. There will also be two 50 minute Birds of Prey programs featuring a live bald eagle along with other live birds of prey. The first program starts at 11 a.m., and the second program will start at 1 p.m. There is no cost to attend the program, however only 150 seats will be available per showing. Read More
Voter Registration for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
February 4, 2015
Submitted by Georgia England
Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home or nursing home facility because of a permanent physical disability may arrange for voter registration by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office.
Upon request a list of deputy registrars will be given to anyone unable to come into the county clerk’s office. Anyone may register at the county clerk’s office, Moultrie County Courthouse, 10 S. Main in Sullivan from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The last day to register to vote before the upcoming election is Tuesday, March 10 (with the exception of grace period registrations and transfers between March 11 and April 4.) Read More