In 2009 the University of Washington Information School conducted the first large-scale survey of the ways library patrons use technology (computers and the internet) at public libraries, why they use it, and how it impacts their lives. Read More
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has a tradition of having his staff hold office hours in addition to those he holds himself. This is an opportunity to meet with someone from Shimkus’ office in your hometown.
Zachary Coon has been awarded a scholarship by the Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association Foundation. Coon graduated from Sullivan High School in the spring of 2011 and attended Lake Land College studying building construction technology before transferring to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he is working towards his bachelor’s degree in construction management with a minor in business administration.
Johnathan Hall of rural Sullivan has been named recipient of the 2013 Charles B. Shuman Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Moultrie County Farm Bureau. Read More
July 16, 2014
The EIU Lynn Karen Adams Memorial Scholarship Award has been presented to Kirsten Taylor of Sullivan.
This award, established by Robin Adams, is administered through the EIU Foundation and presented to a full-time EIU student majoring in psychology. Recipient must have transferred from a two-year college and have at least a 2.75 overall GPA. Financial need is not a consideration. Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will conduct a dove hunt on opening day of dove season, September 1, at Wilborn Creek Dove Field. Two hunts will take place, one 6-11 a.m. and one 2-7 p.m. A permit is required to participate in the hunt on opening day. Permit applications may be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday or obtained online at http://tinyurl.com/LakeShelbyville-Hunting. Read More
Take Charge of Your Diabetes: The Diabetes Self-Management Program is designed to teach diabetics tools and techniques to help patients become better health managers. The University of Illinois Extension and Douglas County Health Department have teamed up with Jarman Center to provide this program locally. Classes will be offered 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings August 6 – Sept. 10 at Jarman Center located at 704 N. Main in Tuscola. Read More
The following is a summary of exhibitor results by class for the 2014 Moultrie-Douglas 4-H fair held last week: Read More
Sarah Bush Lincoln Food and Nutrition Services is hosting a free program entitled “Gut Instinct: Nutritional Recommendations for Digestive Health” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24 in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close the road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Monday, July 14 until Friday, July 18. Read More