Meet the Candidate Night

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•March 13, 2019• The Arthur Education Association and the Arthur Area Association of Commerce will host a “Meet the Candidate” night for those running for the village board and school board. The purpose of this event is to help voters get to know the candidates. It is scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m.Thursday, March 21 at the Arthur Community Center located at 120 E. Progress Street. Each candidate will introduce themselves and share why they are running for their respective boards. The public will have the opportunity to turn in school board candidate questions only the night of the forum with a … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Chester Betzer

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Chester Betzer Chester R. Betzer, 82, of Sullivan, passed away 3:16 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Marge Overlot officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Monday. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Sullivan Weekend Food Bag Program, c/o Sullivan Elementary School. Online condolences can be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Mr. Betzer was born February 26, 1937 in Bethany, the son of Chester and … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Elsie A. Jackson

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Elsie A. Jackson Elsie A. Jackson, 89, of Lovington went home to be with the Lord 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2019, at the Prairie View Baptist Church, Lake City. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday at the Church. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the Prairie View Baptist Church Mission Fund: 2423 CR 500 E Lake City, IL 61937. Elsie was born September 21, 1929 in Norris City, the daughter of William and Clara (Forrester) Austin. She … Read More

Yost Gets New Attorney

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•March 8, 2019• An aged and heavier Michael Yost sat alone at the defense table in Moultrie County court Thursday, March 7 as the Honorable Judge Hugh Finson appointed Walter Lookofsy to defend him. He will return to Moultrie County Court at 3:00 p.m.Tuesday, April 2 after consulting with his new attorney. The Illinois Appellate Court directed the Krankel hearing in Moultrie County to determine if Yost, 45, was ineffectively represented by counsel during his Sept. 2016 trial. Judge Finson asked States Attorney Tracy Weaver about the Krankel filing in Moultrie County Court which she noted was made in 2016. … Read More

OV Students Attend IHSA Contest

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•March 6, 2019• Eighteen Okaw Valley band and choir students participated in the IHSA State Solo & Ensemble contest held at Millikin University. Overall, Okaw Valley students received eight first place ratings, six second place ratings and one third place. All soloists are required to perform a musical selection as well as prepared scales and tonal skills in front of a judge. This is the highest competition available to musicians in IHSA member schools. Judges shall award Division I ratings to only those competitors manifesting the very highest level of achievement as stated in the Terms & Conditions set forth … Read More

Local Wrestlers Punch Their Ticket & Earn a Spot at State

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•March 6, 2019• Over the weekend, local wrestler, Lincoln Scroggins competed in the IKWF Central Sectionals. He battled his way through his sectional bracket victorious and competed in the championship bout. He placed second in Illinois Central Sectionals and will advance to the IKWF Midget State Finals March 19 and 20 at the David Palmer Arena in Danville. Freshman Brady Foster competed in the IWCOA Sectionals in Heyworth Sunday. Foster went 2-1 for the day and placed second in the championship bout. He will compete in the state finals this Saturday and Sunday at the Bank of America Center in … Read More

Convicted Sex Offender Seeks Early Release

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•March 6, 2019• Clifford L. Endsley, 64, petition for recovery and discharge, was continued to 1:30 p.m. March 19, 2019. Endsley is serving time in Big Muddy Correctional facility in Ina for a 2002 conviction in Moultrie County of sexual assault of a child and child pornography. Classified as a sexually dangerous person, Endsley enrolled in a group treatment program at Big Muddy and is requesting release from prison. Valery Strawn, Endsley’s attorney, explained to the court before the Honorable Judge Hugh Finson that they are not asking for release outright but one that requires particles conditions with monitoring. Special … Read More

Local Student Makes Dean’s List

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•March 6, 2019• The University of Illinois at Urbana has named Sydney Hagerman to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester. Sydney is a sophomore and is a 2017 graduate of Okaw Valley High School. She is a dance major in the college of Fine and Applied Arts. … Read More

Menus 3-6-2019

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, March 11 – Chili mac, tossed salad w/dressing, dinner roll, warm cinnamon peaches Tuesday, March 12 – Turkey pot roast w/baby carrots & celery, broccoli cauliflower bake, dinner roll, tropical fruit Wednesday, March 13 – Chicken casserole, peas and carrots, seasoned green beans w/pimentos, whole grain wheat (1), chunky applesauce Thursday, March 14 – Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, cabbage-tomato au gratin, dinner roll, overnight fruit salad Friday, March 15 – Salmon loaf, frosted sweet potatoes, Midori blend veggies, whole grain wheat (1), fresh fruit … Read More