Lovington Board addresses a multitude of issues, tables numerous for information

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•June 11, 2025• by DM Williamee On Monday, the Village of Lovington held its regular Board Meeting. Guests in attendance were Eric Shangraw of GFI, Linda Patrick, a resident, and Roger Nuxoll of Farnsworth Group.  With respect to the visitor and public comments section, Linda Patrick was very vocal on numerous points. Her first concern was not being able to reach the Village during regular business hours, and there being no signs posted on the door as to whom to speak with if needed. She had a water leak and called the police, but had to leave a message. She … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Barbara Smith

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Barbara Sue Smith, 80, of Lovington, passed away 5:37 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at her home.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2025, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation will be an hour prior to the services Monday, at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Volunteer Ambulance Service or to Moultrie County PAWs: 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, IL 61951 Sue was born December 12, 1944, in Iola; the daughter of Wilson Leroy and Dolly Opal (Ramsey) Colclasure. She … Read More

Obituaries 6-11-2025: Violet Lillico

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Violet Lillico Violet M. Lillico, 88, of Bethany, passed away 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Sullivan Healthcare and Senior Living. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Visitation will be an hour prior to the services Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Rural Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Bethany Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry: 312 West South Water Street, Bethany, IL 61914 … Read More

A Look Back…6-11-2025

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2015 Okaw Valley’s baseball team took home a fourth-place state trophy from the tournament in Peoria. Zachary Coon was awarded a scholarship by the Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association Foundation. Coon graduated from Sullivan High School in the spring of 2011 and attended Lake Land College to study building construction technology before transferring to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he worked towards his bachelor’s degree in construction management with a minor in business administration.  The Lovington Grade School eighth grade class promotion ceremony was held with the following students promoted: Isaac Ashenfelter, Gabriel Hallford, Paul Brodnansky, Jon Marquis, Kyle … Read More

Lovington “Junefest” schedule of events

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•June 11, 2025• On Friday, June 13th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Lovington will hold its Alumni Banquet at the Family Life Center. From 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., Country Sky and Eddie’s Taco Truck will be outside the East End tavern. On Saturday, June 14th, from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m., the sausage pancake breakfast will be held at the Firehouse. From 9:30 a.m. until noon, the Car Show will be held in the business district with the Lovington Rec Ball grilling lunch.  Read more: Lovington “Junefest” schedule of events … Read More

Moultrie County CEFS food pantry

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A lifeline to county residents •June 11, 2025• by DM Williamee Many are aware that the local Sullivan CEFS office is involved in, or directs, numerous programs that support Moultrie County residents: Sullivan, Arthur, Allenville, Gays, Dalton City, Bethany, and Lovington. Of note is its Food Pantry, which serves monthly food boxes, consisting of 4-5 meals per box, to between 180 and 220 families every month, and will deliver these food boxes to the homebound. This program is funded via private donations as well as in-kind donations from grocers and other food suppliers. During the summer growing season, the Illinois … Read More

Sullivan Electronics Recycling event much needed by community

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Photo DM Williamee Sullivan’s Saturday, June 7th, electronics recycling event, which began 30 minutes earlier than advertised at Wyman Park, drew crowds, ready to appropriately offload broken and outdated electronics. The top item discarded? Flat screen TVs and monitors (200+). The oddest items? A vintage electronic keyboard and a truckload of Christmas lights. Five trailers were filled to capacity and weighing in by tonnage. Those working the event were (L-R): Mike Cain, Brandon Beckwith, Kyler Lane, Clint Thompson, Mike Piper, Alex Bailey, Travis Hugues, and Luke Goss. Also in attendance was the Sullivan Police Department, ensuring residency requirements were enforced. … Read More

SES 2025/2026 registration

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•June 11, 2025• Online registration opens July 17th. In-person registration opens July 23rd, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kindergarten and new family registration events will be held on July 23rd at 5:30 p.m., July 24th at 3:00 p.m., and July 25th from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. … Read More