News Progress

•July 12, 2017• Since loss of a program that provided Moultrie County with free food for cats and dogs at the county animal shelter, the county has looked to other sources. Animal control director Rick Matthews reported earlier that Moultrie County was no longer eligible for a free feed program from Mars Petcare. Matthews noted the $3000 annual benefit was discontinued because pets adopted from the Moultrie County Animal Shelter are not given shots before they leave. Instead people who adopt pets in the county sign a form committing to get the pet proper shots afterwards, not having to incur … Read More

•July 12, 2017• First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust has announced that Josh Milliman has been promoted to the position of Branch Manager. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations including the management of all functions and services provided at the Sullivan banking center located at 200 South Hamilton Street. “Josh has broad banking experience, and he can provide leadership and supervision to promote a superior level of customer service to the Sullivan market,” said Danielle Thomas, Regional Deposit Manager. … Read More

25 Years Ago This Week Sweet Charity features Little Theatre on the Square choreographer Millie Garvey as Charity, the dancing dance hall hostess with a heart of gold who delivers Neil Simon’s comedic lines with ease. An electrical short in the bedroom of Bethany resident Ron White’s house caused a blaze that was extinguished by Bethany firefighters in about 15 minutes. As follow up to B.B.’s first tomato story Bob Best reported that Jack Cole had started sweet corn in his greenhouse and transplanted to rows. The result of the early efforts of Cole and his grandchildren produced some of the … Read More