July 9, 2014
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their monthly general meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17 in the Heritage Center in Sullivan. Read More
Tabb Earns Scholarship
July 9, 2014
Myranda Tabb of Arthur was recently awarded a scholarship during Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital’s volunteer guild’s annual scholarship reception. Read More
Summer Energy Assistance Available Until July 23
July 9, 2014
The C.E.F.S Economic Opportunity Corporation’s low income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) will be taking applications for summer energy assistance on July 7, 2014 and will conclude on July 23, 2014 or when funds are exhausted.
Fourth of July Activity Winners
July 9, 2014
The following individuals placed in the various activities offered during last Friday’s Fourth of July Celebration:
Watermelon Eating Contest
Ages 0-4: Stella Schum, Sullivan, first; Tenley Stollard, Sullivan, second; Mason Miller, Sullivan, third.
Ages 5-7: Emily Miller, Sullivan, first; Fallon Rose, Sullivan, second; Luke Gribbins, third, Rochester. Read More
Fundraiser July 12 for Missions Trip To NYC
July 9, 2014
A local group of individuals will be traveling to New York City later this month for a mission trip but will be fundraising July 12 to help raise money to get both there and back. Read More
Movie Showing at Lovington Assembly of God July 18
July 9, 2014
A free showing of the movie “God’s Not Dead” will be hosted by the Lovington Assembly of God Church in Lovington at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 18. Read More
Jericho Junction in Concert in Bethany
July 9, 2014
Jericho Junction of Nashville Tenn. will be in concert at the Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church a 6 p.m. Sunday, July 20. Read More
June in Illinois: Warmer and Wetter than Average
July 9, 2014
The statewide average precipitation for June in Illinois was 6.78 inches, 2.58 inches above average and the eighth wettest June on record, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois.
Genealogical Workshop July 17
July 9, 2014
The Stephen Decatur Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a genealogical workshop 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday July, 17 for those interested in proving their lineage back to a Patriot of the American Revolution. Read More
Shimkus’ Staff To Be In Lovington July 9
July 2, 2014
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) will have a member of his staff in Moultrie County 10:30 a.m-noon Wednesday, July 9 at the Lovington Village Hall, 222 South Railroad Street.
“These office hours allow you to meet face to face with my staff instead of over the telephone or having to drive to Effingham or Danville,” Shimkus explained. “The staff person will be able to handle any issue you may have regarding my office or the federal government.” Read More