Setting your child up for success in school

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•September 4, 2024• by Cheri Burcham Extension Educator University of Illinois Extension     As the end of summer draws near and schools supplies pop up in local stores, parents and kids alike start focusing on the new school year. While the new year brings a level of excitement and anticipation, parents wonder on how to make the new school year successful for their children. This article by Illinois Extension County Director Karla Belzer explains how to do this: All parents want their children to become successful, caring adults. Similarly, many parents want to be involved with the formal education … Read More

USDA forecasts record corn and soybean yields

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•September 4, 2024• by Rhiannon Branch FarmWeek Record high corn and soybean yield estimates headlined the USDA’s August crop production report. The agency forecasted a national average corn yield of 183.1 bushels per acre (bpa), up 5.8 from 2023, and a national average soybean yield of 53.2 bpa, up 2.6 bushels from last season. The state average yield estimates for Illinois are also a record high at 225 bpa for corn and 66 bpa for soybeans. “Upon initial observation, of course, the market looked a little bit spooked by the fact that you had the corn yield come in at … Read More

Remembering Who We Are………24

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•September 4, 2024• How Raccoons Helped Save Illinois from Canada (continued) by Janet Roney If you have not kept up, let’s review the story behind this startling title.  First, gazillions of raccoons live in Illinois, but not many beaver. Beaver fur was in great demand in Europe in the 1600s because French Huguenot hatters had learned how to make waterproof felt out of beaver fur that was used to make waterproof hats for the French army. The health of the French army improved overall. Everyone soon wanted felt hats, and the supply of beaver in Europe dried up. The French … Read More

Obituaries 9-4-2024: Richard Robinson

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Richard Robinson Richard G. Robinson, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:21 p.m. Thursday August 29, 2024 in Sullivan. A Memorial visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan, with remarks by family and friends at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at a later date in the Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Sullivan FFA Chapter or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be made at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More

Obituaries 9-4-2024: Jeremy Montague

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Jeremy Montague Jeremy Lee Montague, 46, of Shelbyville passed away August 26,2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Bo Woods. Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. at Bo Woods. Family suggests to bring chairs for the services. … Read More

A Look Back…9-4-2024

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2014 Not only have different schools joined together to form a new district, ALAH (Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond), but students are learning to march together to the same tune-literally. After almost five years without a formal marching band due to a lack of participating students, the district now has one. The Okaw Valley High School Student Council announced their annual Homecoming Week for September 8-13. The overall theme to this year’s festivities was “Best of Broadway”. … Read More

McClure to host district meetings

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•September 4, 2024• by Sharon Barricklow State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) will host two gatherings for residents of the 54th district on September 12 in Sullivan and Shelbyville.  McClure, of Springfield, will be at the Red Apple Restaurant in Sullivan from 9 am to 10 am and at the Lakeview Family Restaurant in Shelbyville from 5 to 6 pm.  McClure was first elected to the Illinois Senate in 2018 after serving as a prosecutor in the Sagamon County State’s Attorney’s office. He began to represent Moultrie and Shelby Counties after redistricting following the 2020 census and now represents all or … Read More

Moultrie-Douglas 4-H launches “Mindful Me” program for K-2 youth

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•September 4, 2024• by Morgan Jones Moultrie-Douglas 4-H is announcing the launch of the “Mindful Me” program, a research-based health and wellness initiative designed for young children in grades K-2. This program, hosted by Moultrie-Douglas 4-H and the Villa Grove Camargo Township District Library, aims to introduce basic mindfulness concepts to youth through engaging children’s literature and hands-on activities. “Mindful Me” focuses on helping young participants develop essential life skills, including goal setting, emotional regulation, stress management, time management, and mindful eating. Through these activities, children will build a strong sense of self and well-being, laying a foundation for healthy … Read More

Massive Makers Market welcomes back the fall season with homemade goods

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•September 4, 2024• by Megan Russell  The Markets at Building 1225 are well known for being some of the largest gatherings of individual venders in one area within Moultrie County. Holding many markets within a year the building provides space for the venders, food, entertainment and much more for any and all guests. The building constantly has open applications for  new and starting venders at each fair, allowing fresh businesses to get in on the market action. The Saturday, August 31st Makers Market was unlike the other providing the same great refreshments, with food trucks with drinks available, playground area … Read More