Photo by RR Best
Saluting, Memorializing
During the Memorial Day Service at Greenhill Cemetery Monday, members of Boy Scout Troop 39 salute those veterans who gave their lives while serving their country.
Saluting, Memorializing
Arthur-Lovington Acquires More Parking, Begins Planning for New Roof
Board passes own sales tax resolution, in step with Sullivan
by Ariana Cherry
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter
The Arthur-Lovington School District acquired extra parking space at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14.
An additional city lot, located at the corner of Park and Ash Street, was purchased for $34,500. Recently, this spot became available for sale, and the district found that it would be a convenient area for parking space. Funds from the district farm that was previously sold will be used to help pay for the additional lot. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is the Lovington High School. It was built in 1907. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728-4085.
Little Theatre Brings its 57th Season of Shows to Sullivan
Photo by Keith Stewart
Pictured is the 2014 Little Theatre cast, which will begin the season June 4 with “42nd Street.”
Doors open June 4 with first production
By Mallory Murphy
Sullivan Reporter
Sullivan’s square gained more than 50 new faces this week as The Little Theatre brought in its cast and crew for their 57th summer season of shows. A total of 112 actors, designers, directors, technicians, and staff members from all over the United States will come to town during the 10 weeks of shows.
“To have so many great actors and technicians back again this year who have made The Little Theatre their second home makes putting these shows together so much fun,” said executive director and producer John Stephens. Read More
Children at Play, Drivers Beware
Photo by Keith Stewart
Signs like the one above are scattered throughout residential areas, but parents say drivers are still being reckless while children are outside playing.
Parents cite speeding cars in residential areas
by Ariana Cherry
Arthur Reporter
It’s that time of year when the weather is warmer, and children are spending time outside playing or walking or riding their bike home from school. As a result, it is important for drivers to be extra aware of children in school-zone and residential areas, but according to some parents, there are some who aren’t taking the extra precaution.
“There are drivers who are driving too fast. People are just zooming around the curves, and they aren’t stopping at stop signs,” noted Heather Casteel, a parent in Sullivan.
Casteel lives just past the golf course and has noticed an increased number of speeding drivers in her area.
“There’s a speed limit sign near the golf course. It is supposed to be 30 miles per hour, and people are driving at least 50,” she explained. “I have to warn the kids to stay away from the roads when they are outside. But if they are playing basketball and the ball goes out in the road, then they have to go out there and get it. Drivers need to be aware that kids might go out in the road.” Read More
OV, AL Schools Weigh-In on Sales Tax Measure
Each to vote on own resolution this month
by Derek Pope
& Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com
Sullivan Schools may have passed a resolution Monday evening to place a school facility sales tax on the November ballot, but they aren’t the only district to serve the county desiring the extra revenue.
Both Okaw Valley and Arthur-Lovington school districts are expected to pass their own resolutions this month, with OV meeting on the 22nd and AL meeting on the 14th, though even without them, the referendum would still go before Moultrie County voters in November. Read More
Miss Arthur Pageant 2014
Photo Provided by Tiffan Photography
Miss Arthur Pageant
Pictured is the Miss Arthur winners from Saturday’s pageant. From left to right: Miss Pre-Teen Arthur Deanna Clark, Miss Arthur Emily Powell, Jr. Miss Arthur Kayla Hodge, and Little Miss Arthur Alana Perez.
Lovington Liquor Change Tabled Till June
Board wishes to get public input before a vote
by Florence Hallford
Lovington Reporter
Last week, the Lovington Village Board discussed amending the Sunday Liquor Ordinance to allow class B alcohol sales on Sundays. This would mean that businesses such as Casey’s would be able to sell packaged liquor from noon Sunday until 1 a.m. Monday, allowing extra revenue. Read More
School Sales Tax Comes to Moultrie
Additional 1% sales tax to be voted on in November election
by Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com
Voters in Moultrie County will face whether to adopt a one percent additional sales tax come November.
The Sullivan school board formally adopted a resolution at their Monday night meeting to place the question of imposing a retailers occupation tax and a service occupation tax to be used exclusively for school facility purposes on the November ballot. The resolution passed 5-1 with board member Roger Bragg voting no. Read More
WHS Presidential Scholars 2014
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WHS Presidential Scholars
Windsor High School announced their Presidential Scholars at their Honors Banquet Wednesday, May 7th. Those receiving the awards are pictured (L to R): Olivia Williamson, Kathryn Hostetter, Courtney Fallert, Jessica Dodd, Sarah Hostetter, Hayden Cole, and Spencer Blackburn.