Panther’s Pride break-in

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•June 18, 2025• On Monday, June 9th, two individuals broke into Panther’s Pride Gaming Parlor in Lovington at approximately 12:30 a.m. and attempted to remove money from the gaming machines, but were unsuccessful. No machines were damaged, but this is the fourth such break in they have experienced this year. Both front glass doors were damaged beyond repair, requiring extensive cleanup and replacement of the doors. The two individuals responsible are described as riding bicycles and wearing white Nike tennis shoes. Anyone having information is encouraged to call the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department at (217) 728-4386. … Read More

Free laundry days in Sullivan announced 

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•June 18, 2025• Free laundry days in Moultrie County at Sullivan Wash n’ Fold, presented by Moultrie and Shelby County’s ROSC and individual sponsors, are as follows: Thursday, June 26th from 9:00 a.m. to noon, sponsored by Ace, and Thursday, July 24th from 9:00 a.m. to noon and sponsored by Ace and the Couve family. If you would like more information or to sponsor, contact Skyler Miller at skylark@hourhouserecovery.org, or call (217) 549-7427. Funding for this project is provided in whole or part by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery. … Read More

OV Academic Foundation golf outing

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•June 18, 2025• On July 11th, the Okaw Valley Academic Foundation will be holding its 30th annual Golf Outing at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Findlay. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. Cost is $80.00 per person. Includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, one meal, three drink tickets, and bottled water on the course. Hole sponsorship is $50.00/hole, cart sponsorship is $25.00/cart. All money raised is used to purchase academic and technology supplies for Okaw Valley Schools. For more information or to register, contact Greg Dickens at (217) 972-5245 or email at … Read More

LLC TRIO students honored at banquet

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•June 18, 2025• The players of the 2024-2025 Lake Land College Lakers Baseball Team. Clay Seal, # 11, top row, second from left, and Jake Stewart, #43, bottom row, far left. Lake Land College TRIO students were recently honored at an annual banquet. During the event, several students received awards. The Leadership Award was presented to Emma Skowronski, Sullivan, for leading student involvement and serving as a TRIO ambassador. Katherine Carlson, Shumway; Jasmine Gast, Charleston; Eric Stanley, Charleston; and Aleah Wallis, Shelbyville, also received recognition as nominees for the Leadership Award. … Read More

Remembering Who We Are………63

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More Big Kitties •June 18, 2025 by Janet Roney Cala Sawyer Graham’s story about panthers screaming all night long from the top of the old well at their Half-Way House Inn on the old Charleston Road captivated me, especially after hearing more and more stories about recent cougar sightings in the county like this one from my friend, Sue.  One early morning in 2005, Sue watched a cougar for two or three minutes as it moved along a deer trail in a wooded area across the road from her house. When it turned so she could see its full length, … Read More

SBL Hospice hosting volunteer training classes

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•June 18, 2025• Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice will host three volunteer training classes to inform and educate volunteers on how to assist people in SBL Hospice care and their families. Each class will last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates: Friday, July 18th; Friday, August 15th; and Friday, September 26th. The classes will be held at the SBL Willow Breeze Hospice House, located on the north side of the Health Center at 10660 CR 800N, Mattoon. … Read More

Cass Concepts celebrates 20 years of helping businesses grow

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Photo submitted Cassie Yoder talks with Chris Bullock during the party. •June 18, 2025• On Wednesday, June 11, Cass Concepts celebrated two decades of creativity, strategy, and community impact with an unforgettable 20th Anniversary Party and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their downtown Decatur headquarters. With a packed house of clients, community leaders, partners, and friends, the evening captured everything the firm stands for—innovation, connection, and storytelling that moves people. … Read More

Mo-Do car show

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•June 18, 2025• On Saturday, August 2nd, at the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair, there will be a car show, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. and judging beginning at noon. Categories are Top 25 Cars, Top 3 Trucks, Top 3 Jeeps, Top 3, and Top 3 Bikes. The registration fee is $10.00. 50/50, carnival, People’s Choice award, and Queen’s Choice award. Vendors available. Questions? Contact Robbie@rscarter3488@gmail.com. … Read More

State Champs!

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Photo submitted The Windsor Stew-Stras High School Bass Fishing Team has brought home the State Championship after two days of intense competition at the IHSA State Tournament. The duo competed against 60 schools from across Illinois at Lake Shelbyville for the win.  Pictured left to right are junior Myles Verdeyen, coach Pat O’Dell, and junior Hayden Porter.  … Read More