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
Summer Popcorn and a Movie Program at Elizabeth Titus
July 2, 2014
Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library’s summer popcorn and a movie program will begin on July 11 and be held each Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. with the last program occurring August 8. Pre-registration is not required with all programs free; children don’t need a library card to attend and parents / caregivers may stay and enjoy the movie and popcorn too. Children may bring a drink, snack, lunch or pillow. A staff member will stay in the room to ensure everyone behaves properly and the noise level is kept to a minimum.
International High School Exchange Students Seeking Host Families in Sullivan
July 2, 2014
Visiting students, ages 15-18, from around the world including Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand are seeking host families in and around Sullivan for the upcoming 2014-2015 academic school year. Host families are needed for the fall semester and full school year. Read More
Lake Land College Recognizes Students at Annual Banquet
July 2, 2014
Lake Land College honored its students’ achievements at the annual Student Recognition Banquet held recently in Mattoon.
More than 130 students were officially recognized at the event hosted by the Student Government Association.
Students were recognized for their academic achievements, elected offices, and organizational roles for the academic year. Read More
Moultrie County School Honor Rolls
July 2, 2014
Fourth quarter honor rolls have been announced for the following schools:
Lovington Grade School
Two eighth graders, three seventh graders and three six graders received “A” honors for the fourth quarter at Lovington Grade School. They include Samuel Renfro and Kolby Rickman, eighth grade; Hunter Day, Sean Evans and Katelyn Gingerich, seventh grade and Natalie Lambdin, Norene Mast and Kenli Nettles, sixth grade. Read More
Harvey Named New Manager for Mo-Do Farm Bureaus
July 2, 2014
Tyler Harvey of Villa Grove has recently been named the new manager for the Douglas and Moultrie County Farm Bureaus.
Harvey obtained a B.S. from Illinois State University in 2007 with a major in general agriculture and a minor in history and then continued at Illinois State earning a master’s degree in agricultural education and leadership.
He started his career with the Illinois Farm Bureau in November of 2011 when he was hired through the county manager trainee program. Harvey has been the county manager of the Lawrence County Farm Bureau for the past two years. Read More
Lake Shelbyville Quilt Show Begins Tues.
July 2, 2014
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will host a quilt show Tuesday, July 8 to Sunday, July 13 at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center during normal hours of operation. The Visitor Center is open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.