Paul Potter, Jr. William Paul Potter, Jr., 46, of Sullivan passed away at 2:28 a.m. Sunday, February 18, 2018 in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be 7 p.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Renick, Missouri. … Read More
•February 21, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team finished the week 2-1 with wins against Arcola and Sangamon Valley but a loss to Dieterich. Last Friday, OV knocked off Arcola 40-35 in a Little Okaw Valley Conference Northwest Division game. After a first quarter 7-7 tie, OV went on a 14-8 run to take a 21-15 at halftime lead. Arcola battled back to take the lead, 30-29, by the end of the third quarter. OV outscored the Purple Riders 11-5 in the fourth quarter to pull away for the win. … Read More
•February 21, 2018• The fifth annual Celebrate Agriculture Breakfast will be held Saturday, March 17 in Atwood. The breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee will be served from 7-10 a.m. in United Church of Atwood, located at 210 N. Main Street. This is an opportunity to meet the FFA as they kickoff National Agriculture Week. The breakfast is sponsored by the ALAH FFA Alumni Chapter. Donations are encouraged and accepted. All funds raised help support the Agriculture Education Program and FFA Chapter at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School. … Read More
•February 21, 2018• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist In its just released report, the Civic Federation of Chicago prescribes bitter medicine as the only way to cure the state’s fiscal woes. The remedies offered are probably more than many or most readers can stomach. And please don’t shoot this messenger for what follows. I write this just before Gov. Bruce Rauner is to give his annual budget message. I will wager dollars to dimes he did not echo the Civic Federation. Founded in 1894, the Civic Federation of Chicago board is a roll call of Chicagoland’s leading businessmen and … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week The Okaw Valley Recycling Center in Sullivan will be placing recycling containers in surrounding communities this week. Thus far there are 15 communities participating in the recycling program that is set to begin March 1. Fire Chief Gerald Ward reports that Bethany Fire Protection Dist. responded to 60 incidents in 1992. His report included 12 fires, one of which was a combine fire, six medical emergencies, 12 vehicle accidents, three storm watches, five odor investigations, five appliance malfunctions, one missing person search and one alarm malfunction. Bill Graven was recently honored for 30 years of service … Read More
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, February 19 – Swiss beef patties w/green peppers, onions, and tomatoes, brown rice, corn, whole grain wheat (1), applesauce Tuesday, February 20 – Taco salad w/meat, cheese and beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce, mandarin rings, taco chips, cake Wednesday, February 21 – Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, seasoned greens, Texas toast, plums Thursday, February 22 – Stuffed chicken breast, baked onions, midair blend vegetables, whole grain wheat (1), pineapple pistachio pudding Friday, February 23 – Tuna noodle casserole, peas, Harvard beets, whole grain … Read More
•February 21, 2018• Moultrie County Board members honored retiring member Ron White at the regular meeting Feb. 15. Chairman Dave McCabe presented White a plaque for his 15 years of service, noting that he served during the building of the county jail and health department. White and wife Sharon attended the meeting with her joking that she needed his nameplate from the county board to help keep track of him in the future. “It’s been a pleasure to be of service to the people of Moultrie County,” White concluded. Following the presentation McCabe proposed that the Budget and Finance Committee, … Read More