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Summer food safety tips

Posted on July 15, 2026 by webmasterJuly 15, 2026

Keep foodborne illnesses out of your summer celebrations
•July 15, 2026•

by Angela Hogan

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy cookouts, family reunions, picnics, and neighborhood celebrations. Unfortunately, warmer temperatures also create ideal conditions for bacteria to grow on food. Each year, millions of Americans become sick from foodborne illnesses, many of which can be prevented by following a few simple food safety practices.

Whether you’re hosting a cookout or bringing a favorite dish to a community gathering, take precautions to help keep everyone healthy. These summer food safety tips are easy and worth practicing.

Keep Hot Foods Hot and Cold Foods Cold

Local graduate receives recognition

Posted on July 15, 2026 by webmasterJuly 15, 2026

•July 15, 2026•

2017 Okaw Valley graduate, Moranda “Mo” Matheson, MSN, MBA, RN, has been named one of the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 2026 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders, an honor recognizing 40 nurses across Illinois under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, education, advocacy, research, and service to the nursing profession.

Remembering Who We Are……….

Posted on July 15, 2026 by webmasterJuly 15, 2026

Some More about Col. Moultrie and Sullivan’s Island
•July 15, 2026•

by Janey Roney

Moultrie County residents should note that in this 250th anniversary of our country we have some significant connections to the Revolutionary War. The most obvious one is our name, Moultrie, that honors Colonel, later General, William F. Moultrie of South Carolina who led the successful defense of Fort Sullivan at the entrance to Charleston Harbor from British land and sea forces on June 28, 1776. That is two weeks and 250 years ago as I write this.

A Look Back…7-15-2026

Posted on July 15, 2026 by webmasterJuly 15, 2026

2016

When Dr Glen Dust converted his Sullivan Health Care practice to direct primary care, he joined four physicians in Illinois offering concierge medicine. Interest in the trend to replace insurance companies with a membership for primary care grew nationwide as it helped lower health care costs.

Hunter Kamm’s childhood love of fireworks turned into a full-time job designing shows for Bethany, Arthur, Sullivan, and Lovington during the Independence Day celebration season. Kamm, who works for Central States Fireworks in Athens, was in the busiest of the fireworks season.

Lovington library July programs

Posted on July 8, 2026 by webmasterJuly 8, 2026

•July 8, 2026•

10th - Story time from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Bring the little ones in for a story and a craft. Kids craft from 3-4 p.m. We will be making a garden-themed craft.

13th - Craft Club will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bring whatever project you are working on and join us for the fun.

14th, 21st, and 28th - Summer Reading from 10:00 to11:00 a.m.

15th - Crochet & Coffee from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Bring your crochet, and we will provide the coffee.

17th - Teen craft time will be from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

LLC offering NREMT testing

Posted on July 8, 2026 by webmasterJuly 8, 2026

•July 8, 2026•

Lake Land College recently received approval to offer National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) licensing examinations on campus, reducing the burden of long-distance travel for graduates of the College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Paramedic programs to earn their national licenses.

The NREMT exams are designed to evaluate the competence of EMS practitioners at a variety of levels, with content areas defined and validated by subject experts and educators working in EMS fields. The exams are recognized across all 50 states, with successful completion allowing EMTs to transfer their licenses seamlessly across state lines and access career opportunities nationwide.

MoDo 4-H kicks off with multi-county dog show

Posted on July 8, 2026 by webmasterJuly 8, 2026

•July 8, 2026•

The Moultrie-Douglas 4-H summer show season is officially underway. On June 13th, Moultrie-Douglas 4-H joined 4-H members from Coles County at the Coles County Fairgrounds for the Multi-County 4-H Dog Show, showcasing the hard work, dedication, and special bonds between youth and their canine companions.

A Look Back…7-8-2026

Posted on July 8, 2026 by webmasterJuly 8, 2026

2016

As the 60th anniversary of the Little Theater on the Square in Sullivan approached, motion pictures returned. “This theater opened to silent movies in 1928, so adding movies to the live performances schedule brings us back to our heritage,” said John Stevens, Little Theater Executive Director.

Nine Moultrie partner agencies with the United Way received $37,965 for programs helping people in Moultrie County. Stan Parks, Resource Development Associate for United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois, was Moultrie County’s representative and emphasized that all the money raised in Moultrie County stays in Moultrie County.

MoDo 4-H sewing club a big draw

Posted on July 1, 2026 by webmasterJuly 1, 2026

•July 1, 2026•

Members of the Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Sewing Club: Front row (left to right): Jasper Herbert, Aubrie Stenger, Clara Stenger, Gwen Taylor, Norah Reineke, Isabella Taylor, and Clara Henry. Back row (left to right): Club helper Kelly Pierce, Lily Theriault, Milo Herbert, Natalie McKibben, Club helper Anamary Bicknel, Club helper Sharon Jack, and club leader Brenda Pierce. Additional members not pictured include Bria Hershberger, Oaklee Stenger, Remington Scribner, and Adilyne Scribner.

The newly formed Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Sewing Club has stitched together a successful first season, with 14 youth members participating in hands-on learning and creative project work. The club met for six sewing sessions at the Arthur United Methodist Church, where members developed new skills while creating items they will proudly exhibit at upcoming county fairs.