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Senior honored
Okaw Valley honored its only softball senior, Lana Ashley, on Friday, May 10, before the final home game.
OV softball Senior honored 2024
Sixth Annual Redskin Achievement Award
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Pictured (l to r) are Joleigh Tipsword, SHS Class of ’68 President, Bill Standerfer and Benjamin Butler.
•May 15, 2024•
The SHS Class of 1968 presented the Sixth Annual Redskin Achievement Award during the Decision Day program at the Sullivan High School on May 9. The 2024 recipients of the Redskin Achievement Award are Joleigh Tipsword, daughter of Cherise Tipsword and Benjamin Butler, son of Kelly House and Brian Butler. Each recipient received a certified check in the amount of $300 to help with any extracurricular activities of the student’s choosing. Read More
Kids Fishing Tournament
•May 15, 2024•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville and Friends of Lake Shelbyville is hosting a free fishing tournament for children 12 and under on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Opossum Pond. The pond is located near the entrance to the Opossum Creek Recreation Area. Participants must pre-register by calling (217) 774-3951 ext. 2, or email lakeshelbyville@usace.army.mil. Information needed: name of participant, age of participant on event day, name of parent/guardian, and phone number for parent/guardian. Read More
Windsor 2024 Prom Royalty
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Windsor 2024 Prom Royalty
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School hosted its prom on Saturday, May 3rd at Front Street Event Center in Gays. A coronation was held in which, Aubree Brown was crowned the 2024 Prom Queen and Billy Evetts was crowned the 2024 Prom King.
Front Row (L to R): Crown bearer Lainee Rogers, 2024 Prom Queen Aubree Brown, 2024 Prom King Billy Evetts, and Crown bearer Casen Brownlee. Back Row (L to R): Queen Candidates Kloey McDaniel, Lillian Cole, and Claire Sims, 2023 Prom Queen Kierstin Wheeler, 2023 Homecoming King Brody Hendrickson, King Candidates Silas Hortenstine and Clayton Carey.
Early report of West Nile Virus in East Central Illinois
IDPH reports the first bird in Illinois to test positive in 2024 for the West Nile virus.
•May 15, 2024•
By Angela Hogan
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported the first 2024 West Nile virus (WNV) positive bird specimen in Illinois was collected in Douglas County. The report of this first positive test among the bird population in Illinois follows a relatively mild winter and spring. People who see a sick or dead crow, blue jay, robin, or other perching bird should contact their local health department to determine if the bird specimen is eligible for testing.
What is West Nile Virus?
West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a Culex mosquito, commonly called a house mosquito, that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. The mosquito then transmits the virus by biting another host, such as a bird, horse, or human. Read More
MCHGS Meeting
•May 15, 2024•
The Thursday, May 16th meeting of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will present “My Memeories of Growing up in Bruce, Illinois” by Bruce resident, Jimmy Stevens. He has many good stories he wishes to share, and hopes other Bruce natives will join him and participate in this special program.
The topic continues the series of entertaining programs about the small, but special country towns in Moultrie County. Previous programs about Lovington, Bethany, Arthur and Allenville have been very well received.
The public is invited to attend this meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the History Center at 1303 S. Hamilton in Sullivan.
Remembering Who We Are……………9
…And Remembering How to Go
•May 15, 2024•
by Janet Roney
“Grandma, did you know that numbers can go on forever and ever and never end?” asked our precocious 6 year old granddaughter in her chirpy little voice coming from the back seat of the car.
“Yes,” I said. “That’s called infinity.”
“And that’s just like God, isn’t it, Grandma?” asked our equally precocious 5 year old grandson. “He goes on for ever and ever, too…Right, Grandma?” Read More
A Look Back…5-15-2024
2014
Cub Scout Pack 39 announced advancements on April 22. The following received their advancements from pack leaders Eric Bettinger, Marc DalPonte, and Jennifer Voegel: Tigers: Ulrich Harshman, Oakley Anderson, Malehki Norton, Kaiden Smith, Paul Brown, Anderson Crouse, Ivan Frederick, Rylan Diener, Kaden DalPonte, James Hauser, Connor Denton, and Blake Moore); Wolves: Aston Johnson, Keegan Adams, Tegan Dickens, Owen Rice, Owen Hussong, Dawson Montague, John Voegel, Nathan Tighe, Connor Tipton, David Rose, James Rose, Trey Grimm, Ashton Ottwell, and Clayton Mudd; Bears: Will Dawkins, Jack Woolen, Robbie McDaniel, Cohen Winings, Wyatt Miller, and Beau Fleming; Webelos One: Jacob Bettinger, Trenton Harlin, Seth Webner, and Zarek Fultz. Read More
Historical Society to present “My Memories of Growing Up in Bruce, Illinois”
•May 8, 2024•
The Thursday, May 16th meeting of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will present “My Memories of Growing Up in Bruce, Illinois” by former Bruce resident, Jimmy Stevens. He has many good stories he wishes to share, and hopes other Bruce natives will join him and participate in this special program.
The topic continues the series of entertaining programs about the small, but special country towns in Moultrie County. Previous programs about Lovington, Bethany, Arthur, and Allenville have been very well received.
The public is invited to attend this meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 at the History Center at 1303 S. Hamilton in Sullivan.
Second Annual Spring Community Art Fair to be held during the Arthur Strawberry Festival Support local art & community outreach
•May 8, 2024•
The Second Annual Spring Community Art Fair will be held in the Fellowship Hall at the Arthur United Methodist Church during the Arthur Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 11 am to 5 pm. Read More