Lake Land College Adult Education has redesigned its GED preparation classes into six-week modules for the fall 2013 semester. Mod II runs from September 30 – November 8 and Mod III from November 11 – December 20.
With the new format of the classes, it is important that students attend an orientation session to complete all intake paper work and pre-class assessments.
The following are the dates, times and locations for the upcoming required orientations: Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 5th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt October 12 and 13. To apply for the hunt, youth must be less than 16 years old on October 12 and be accompanied by an adult on the hunt. The youth must also purchase a 2013 youth either sex deer permit, which may be purchased at any over-the-counter licensed vendor starting in September. Read More
Several Moultrie County residents have announced their candidacy for the March 18, 2014 primaries.
On the Republican ticket, current Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Sims will be running for Moultrie County sheriff. County board incumbents Arlene Aschermann, Todd Maxedon, and Dave McCabe will also be running.
On the Democratic ticket, incumbent treasurer Marci Thompson will seek re-election, as will incumbent county clerk Georgia England. Incumbent county board member Gary Smith will also seek another term.
The NP will print an update to the list of candidates running come December, and again in January, to include any write-in candidates. If running send your info to Keith Stewart at keith@newsprogress.com or call at 728-7381.
The SHS Student Council will host a spaghetti supper this Friday before the Redskins’ home football game. Dinner will be served in the high school commons from 4:30-7 p.m. Dinner includes a salad, spaghetti, bread, dessert, and a drink. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any student council member or at the door. Take-out meals are also available. The spaghetti supper is the student council’s largest fundraiser of the year with profits going toward homecoming, fun night, and state convention costs.
The Village of Bethany will hold its fall town-wide rummage sales Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14. Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 5th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 12 and 13. Volunteers are needed to help with the hunt. Volunteers will assist in helping hunters get to and from blinds, tracking, field dressing, dragging deer out of the woods and helping around deer camp. A hunter orientation and dinner will be held Oct. 11. Read More
With the upcoming Labor Day Holiday, the News Progress’ office will be closed Monday, September 1.
As a result, all display and classified ad deadlines will be moved to noon this coming Friday.
Please call 728-7381 if you have any questions.
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) will be available to meet with local constituents in Moultrie County next month. Shimkus will be at the Sullivan City Hall, 2 West Harrison Street, on Friday, September 6, from 1:30 till 3 p.m. Read More
Monticello – Registrations are now being accepted for children ages 7-17 to attend Camp Healing Heart at the University of Illinois 4-H Memorial Park near Monticello, Ill. on October 19. Hosted by Carle Hospice, this special day camp is designed specifically for children dealing with grief associated with the loss of a loved one by focusing on emotional and physical healing, teaching healthy responses and coping skills. Read More
The seventh and eighth grade classes at Lovington Grade School will begin selling subscriptions to the News Progress this coming Thursday as part of a class fundraiser.