•September 11, 2024•
Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home, Nursing Home, or Assisted Living Facility because of a permanent physical disability can arrange for voter registration and voting by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office.
The last day to register to vote before the November 5, 2024, General Election is Tuesday, October 8, 2024, with the exception of grace period registration and transfers between October 9, 2024, and Election Day. Read More
•September 11, 2024•
Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator University of Illinois Extension
Within the United States, one-third of married couples are distressed, and almost half of the first marriages and more than half of unmarried cohabiting relationships end in divorce or separation. Additionally, relationship distress has been linked to partners’ and their children’s mental and physical health problems. Maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or romantic partner can be a challenge. And when you need help, getting trustworthy, effective relationship support can be just as challenging. Relationship education can help you build the life you deserve. Read More
•September 11, 2024•
The Windsor School District has announced the high school’s homecoming to be The Enchanted Forest and are asking for some help from the community the school has put together an Amazon wishlist for any who wish to help make this evening as magical as possible. Any and all donations that do not arrive on time will be returned and refunded to the donator. To donate an item off the wishlist visit www.amazon.com/registries/custom/owner-view?registryld=8ELZIHN5AY14. For more information on the dance or about the school visit windsorcusd.org.
•September 11, 2024•
The First Baptist Church of Sullivan will hold its Fall Rally on Saturday, September 14 at the church. Hosted by the Women on a Mission and the Arthur Women’s Group, the event is free and open to the public.
The program will begin at 9:00 with a free breakfast followed by a program in the Sanctuary. The speaker will be Tracey Stedman from International Ministries and she will talk of her experience as a missionary and the work of International Ministries.
A free luncheon will be held at noon in the Fellowship Hall and the Rally will conclude at 2:00. The public is cordially invited to attend to learn about missionary service, Women on a Mission and the Great River Region special projects.
Basic precautions with handling and preparing food can help you, your family, and your guests avoid foodborne illnesses.
•September 11, 2024•
By Angela Hogan
Why launch an effort to prevent foodborne illnesses?
In September, the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) joins the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in recognizing National Food Safety Education Month.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 48 million people in the U.S. contract some form of foodborne illness annually. These illnesses often result in symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and chills. Among those who become ill, 128,000 are hospitalized annually. Moreover, an estimated 3,000 people die each year from causes attributable to foodborne illness.
How can we help ensure safety in food handling and preparation? Read More
•September 11, 2024•
The Okaw Valley School District conducted a mock scenario at the Okaw Valley High School on Friday, August 30th. Included in the training was local, county and neighboring departments, allowing a great training opportunity to all parties including the students and staff of the school. Mock trainings have been getting increasingly popular within school districts with the increasing and equally as devastating fatal situations within a place of learning. Schools have always conducted safety training with students and staff but they have also helped save countless lives in cases like fires or natural disaster. Read More
•September 11, 2024•
Power Struggles
By Janet Roney
So, now you know how raccoons helped save Illinois from Canada. Of course, George Rogers Clark and his small army of Kentuckians, Frenchmen, and a few Kickapoo Indians had something to do with saving Illinois, too.
I absolutely love the story of George Rogers Clark and his men. What would our nation have done without the territory of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio, its “bread basket “?
Another reason I love the story of George Rogers Clark and his “Long Knives” is that Capt. Joseph Bowman was Clark’s second in command, and Isaac Bowman, Joseph’s younger brother, was first lieutenant in Joseph’s company. Isaac Bowman was my great-great-great-great grandfather. Read More
•September 11, 2024•
Library districts are receiving grant funding to help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced. Read More
•September 11, 2024•
Ready to pursue your dreams but need financial support to complete a two- or four-year degree, master’s degree, PhD or vocational training? The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation is offering individual awards for up to $2,500 per eligible applicant through the Adult Return to Learn scholarship program, helping to fund spring semester 2025 college expenses for residents living in Macon, Piatt, or Moultrie counties. Read More
2014
Okaw Valley homecoming court includes Kaylee Thomas & Nick Tipsword (Junior Attendants), Hayley Carlson & Isaac Vanderlaan, Caity Ohm & Justin Vander Burgh, Paige Harlin & Devon Still, Amanda McClain & Joe Jeffers (all Senior Court), Brianna Creviston & Keith Bone (Sophomore Attendants), Natalie Jeffers & Dylan Holt (Freshmen Attendants)
ALAH homecoming court includes: (Junior Attendants), Liz Shipman and Marcus Vanausdoll (Freshmen Attendants), Kim Davis and Nick Stolte (Sophomore Attendants). Queen candidates are: Elyse Harris, Alyssa McArthur, Jessica Davis and Emily Seegmiller. The king candidates are: Nathan Rose, Tyler Schuring, Kyle Feagin and Jeremy Plank. Read More