•May 31, 2017• The Windsor High School Class of 2018 will host a 5k at the Windsor Harvest Picnic August 19. They are seeking sponsors for this event. If you or your business would be interested, contact Elizabeth Robison at robisone@windsorcusd.org by August 1. To register for the run, registration forms may be found at http://www.windsor.k12.il.us and click on Junior/Senior High School. … Read More
Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, June 5 – Waffles, apple juice, milk. Tuesday, June 6 – Toast, apple juice, milk. Wednesday, June 7 – Oatmeal, apple juice, milk. Thursday, June 8 – French toast, apple juice, milk. Friday, June 9 – Mixed fruit, Ritz crackers, milk. Sullivan Pre-School Lunch Monday, June 5 – Tacos, lettuce salad, peaches, milk. Tuesday, June 6 – McRibs, green beans, applesauce, bread & butter, milk. Wednesday, June 7 – Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, pineapple, rolls, milk. Thursday, June 8 – Hamburger bake, corn, pears, bread & butter, milk. Friday, June 9 – Hot dog on bun, … Read More
•May 31, 2017• The newly constructed Sarah Bush Lincoln Walk-In Clinic in Mattoon opened at 7 am, Monday, May 22, at 200 Dettro Drive, just south of its current location. The new facility doubles the size of the older clinic and will better accommodate the volume of people who seek medical care in this setting. It maintains the same hours, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Nearly all insurances are accepted at Sarah Bush Lincoln facilities. … Read More
•May 31, 2017• Memorial Day opened in Moultrie County with a parade from the Sullivan courthouse square to Greenhill Cemetery. Led by the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 Honor Guard the American Legion Auxiliary and Boy Scouts from the Lincoln Trail Council, a crowd gathered at the Veterans Memorial inside the gate at Greenhill Cemetery. Members of the Sullivan High School band, led by Brock Feece performed the Star Spangled Banner. Legion commander Bob Sims introduced featured speaker Paul Stone. Stone referred to Civil War Major Sullivan Ballou’s letter to his wife Sarah before he perished in the first Battle … Read More
•May 31, 2017• Lovington Junefest is Friday, June 16 at Tom Conn Park with a grand finale of Fireworks at dusk at the football field. Sponsored by the village of Lovington and fireworks committee residents get to enjoy the annual Junefest fish fry sponsored by the community club combined with fireworks for the first time. Events at Tom Conn Park start at 4:30 and run through 7:00 p.m. with fireworks at the old high school football field beginning at dusk. Local singers Jean Dulik, Steve Fleming, Dennis Garmon, Angie Krapf, and Shari Schable’s Collage of Faith group will perform from … Read More
•May 31, 2017• A Harry Potter Trivia Challenge is planned for 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 9 at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. Teams of one-10 members and youth are encouraged to attend. There will be prizes for the best table decorations, best costume, and best team name. … Read More
Bill Spencer Joseph William “Bill” Spencer, 90, of Gays passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Heartland Christian Village. The visitation will be in Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Windsor Cemetery with military rites by the Windsor American Legion Post #725. … Read More
•May 31, 2017• Kids’ Summer Fun Day is 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 10 in Dalton City United Methodist Church located at 200 E. Freeland St. in Dalton City. Activities include Christian Magician, Scovill Children’s Petting Zoo animals and Craft Corner. Free refreshments include hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, brownies, and cold drinks. Kids, parents, grandparents, and friends are all welcome, and everything is free. … Read More
•May 31, 2017• By Madison Uhlrich for the News Progress The newest batch of high school graduates was released into the world Sunday, May 28. Okaw Valley High School Commencement was held at 2 p.m. in the OVHS gym amid a packed audience of family and friends. Key speakers included Brianna Creviston and Tyus Brooks with the salutatory addresses, Kayla Wheeler (class president) with the class history, and Jonathan Gentry with the valedictory address. Before the class speakers Supt. Kent Stauder presented Sam Scott as the Alumni Hall of Fame inductee. … Read More