Remember When? 2-27-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week Forrest and Ruth Adams, both 97, celebrated their 79th wedding anniversary. Ruth said “ Although everything hasn’t been a bed of roses, we’ve had a wonderful 79 years.” An open house reception was held at Sullivan Living Center. Mr. and Mrs. James William “Bill” Shasteen will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house at the Sullivan American Legion. Steve Loveall received his third $50,000 grant for his Okaw Valley Recycling operation from the Illinois Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources. A photo shows Brandi Hanley, one of several high school students employed by … Read More

Obstruction of Justice Sentence for Warren

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•February 27 2019• Jalon Warren, 19, pled guilty to obstruction of justice, was fined $500 and received 24 months probation ending a case that began with a bomb threat note found in a Sullivan High School restroom last year. When arrested on March 26, 2018, Warren was charged with making a terrorism threat, threat on a school building or person (reduced to disorderly conduct) and obstructing justice. The terrorism threat and disorderly conduct charges were dismissed in exchange for the plea bargain during his Feb 21 appearance before the Honorable Hugh Finson in Moultrie County Circuit Court. … Read More

St. Columcille Lenten Fish Fry Begins March 8

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•February 27 2019• The Lenten schedule at St. Columcille Catholic Church located at 516 W. Jackson St. in Sullivan is Ash Wednesday, March 6, Mass with distribution of ashes at 5:15 pm followed by Exposition and Benediction at 6:15 pm. Stations of the Cross Every Friday of Lent at 7 p.m. in the church—March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12. Knights of Columbus Friday Lenten Fish Fry is 5-7 p.m. March 8 and 22 and April 5 in the St. Columcille Parish Hall. … Read More

Energy Assistance Funds Still Available

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•February 27 2019• The C.E.F.S Economic Opportunity Corporation’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) still has energy assistance funding available for winter utility assistance. Any household that has applied as of October 1, 2018 or after would not be eligible to apply again unless they are being disconnected from their utility service. LIHEAP provides one-time grants to help income eligible households pay for their winter utility expenses. C.E.F.S. began taking LIHEAP applications last October for the current program year 2019. To date in Moultrie County energy benefits totaling $132,147.00 have been approved for 252 households. The average payment per household … Read More

‘Mingo’d at the Lovington Library!

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•February 27 2019• Lovington Public Library is raising funds for its Summer Reading program. A flock of 24 flamingos will be making its way around Lovington between April 1 and May 31. Those who do not wish to have these feathered friends in their yard should feel free to stop in the library to buy some Anti-‘Mingo Insurance. … Read More

OVMS Hosts Meeting

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•February 27 2019• There will be an informational meeting regarding the building referendum at 6:30 p.m. March 6 in the Okaw Valley Middle School Media Center in Findlay. The meetings is intended to provide the community with information about the proposed projects, give residents a chance to provide feedback, and ask questions. The project architect, Damien Schlitt of BLDD, will be present to discuss building plans and how much it could cost. Tom Crabtree from the investment banking firm Stifel will also be present to discuss financing and the impact on local taxpayers. … Read More

All-Conference Honors for Area Players

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•February 27 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Little Okaw Valley Conference announced its All-Conference honors Sunday. Several area players earned LOVC Northwest Division honors including two unanimous selections. Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond senior Marissa Herschberger was a unanimous selection. Herschberger, a unanimous first-team pick last year, averaged 16.4 points per game. Okaw Valley senior Madison Vogel also was a unanimous selection. Vogel averaged 12 points a game and 8.6 rebounds per game. Two other area players made the LOVC NW first-team honors. … Read More

Kaden Connects

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•February 27 2019• Photo furnished Kaden Connects Okaw Valley High School freshman Kaden Miller connected on 12 of 15 three-pointers to advance to the Altamont Sectional competition on Friday, March 1. He will compete at 5:30 p.m. for a chance to advance to the state tournament. … Read More

Obituaries 2-27-2019: Rosanna Specht

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Rosanna Specht Rosanna Specht, 79, of Mattoon passed away at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon. Memorial services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, February 24 at Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home was in charge arrangements. … Read More