Windsor Storm Library happenings
•August 27, 2025• Sept. 3rd, 2:00-5:00 p.m.: Crafternoon Sept. 4th, 6:00 p.m.: Book club Sept. 17th, 6:00 p.m.: Yarn and Friends Oct. 1st, 2:00- 5:00 p.m.: Crafternoon Oct. 2nd, 6:00 p.m.: Book club … Read More
“I am Miami”
•August 27, 2025• Cheryl’s Grandfather, Albert E. Nitzschke, Pop-az-ia-cio Submitted Cheryl Avitts shared with the Moultrie County Genealogical and Historical Society regarding her discovery of her family’s First Nations lineage. Titled, “I am Miami,” Cheryl shared, “Our family of Nitzschke’s had no idea of our heritage until Grandpa Albert A. Nitzschke was asked questions of the when’s and where’s of their mother’s and father’s lineages. That was when we learned of his amazing journey. Since 1958, our family has journeyed into genealogy: find a grave, newspapers, court records, family letters, and such. In the U.S. Government rolls, we found the … Read More
A smile for everyone to start the day right
by DM Williamee Since 2019, Misty Parrish, with her friendly companion Zo, has dressed in numerous kid-friendly costumes (with the T-Rex being a crowd favorite) and shared smiles, waves, and comments of good cheer and encouragement with students on their way to SES on their morning trek to school. Parrish, a former preschool teacher of 12 years, bought the costumes while she was teaching to greet students each day. … Read More
Lovington Town Meeting: “MAPPING the Future of Your Community”
•August 27, 2025• All residents of Lovington and the surrounding area are invited to attend a Town Meeting to be held at the Lovington Grade School on Saturday, September 6th, at 4:30 p.m. Lovington recently enlisted the help of the “MAPPING the Future of Your Community” program through the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University in an effort to take a proactive approach to planning for the future of the community. … Read More
Findlay Police to re-establish D.A.R.E program
•August 27, 2025• by Officer Benjamin Schoonover I’m proud to see our community standing behind the reinstatement of the D.A.R.E. program. As a police officer and a parent, I believe one of the most vital aspects of law enforcement is drug abuse prevention and early intervention. Programs like D.A.R.E. and Safe Passage allow us to extend a helping hand through education and support, using proven strategies to guide individuals away from substance abuse before it starts. Prevention is just as important as treatment when it comes to addressing addiction. … Read More
Bridging the digital generation gap on Grandparents Day
•August 27, 2025• Submitted by Vicky Gemme, Senior Care Specialist Staying close to grandchildren in today’s screen-driven world can feel like a challenge, especially for families separated by distance. But the connection doesn’t have to fade between visits. By making small adjustments in how technology is used, grandparents can become part of their grandkids’ everyday lives – not just the occasional phone call or holiday visit. One of the easiest ways to start is by focusing on a single method of communication. Whether it’s a video calling app, a messaging platform, or even simple texting, sticking with one tool in the … Read More
Cheese Festival kicks-off this weekend
•August 27, 2025• The 52nd Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival opens early Saturday morning, August 30, with a pancake and sausage breakfast at the firehouse on Route 133 West. Arthur firemen will serve pancakes and sausage from 6 to 11 a.m. The 10-bay facility has plenty of room to serve the hundreds of people who flock to the annual event. This is a good opportunity to have a delicious breakfast prepared by members of Arthur’s volunteer fire department. They cook the sausage patties over an open flame, and the pancakes are served hot off the griddle, prepared in sight. The … Read More
Obituaries 8-27-2025: Beulah Ruth Welch
Beulah Ruth Welch Beulah Ruth Welch, 93, of Windsor, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Villas of Holly Brook in Shelbyville, Illinois. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor. … Read More
Obituaries 8-27-2025: Donna Nadler
Donna Nadler Donna L. Nadler, 64, of Windsor, passed away at 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2025 in her residence. … Read More
Obituaries 8-27-2025: Ronald Houchin
Ronald Houchin Ronald William Houchin, “HOWDY HOWDY”, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Sarasota, FL. Ron was born at home on May 27th, 1940, to the late Vernon and Thelma Houchin near Allenville, Illinois. He graduated from Sullivan High School in Sullivan, Illinois in 1958. He then attended courses at Millikin University and the University of Illinois. … Read More