Library hosting caregiver program

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•May 21, 2025• On Mondays, beginning June 16th through August 11th, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., in the Community room at the Marrowbone Public Library in Bethany, the Moultrie County Health Department, in conjunction with Family Service of Champaign County, will be providing, “Caregiver Stress Busting Dementia Program” for family caregivers. This program will have interactive, practical discussions in small groups (up to eight people) and is available at no cost to those caring for family members with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of Dementia.   The “Stress-Busting Program” will provide attendees with stress management techniques, relaxation and coping strategies, … Read More

Lovington blood drive

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•May 21, 2025• The Lovington First Christian Church will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, May 29th, from 12:00 to 5:30 p.m. at 301 S. County St, Lovington. Those wishing to donate can pre-register by calling Darlene Barlow at (217) 855-9397 or registering online at Blood.org with the Lovington First Christian Church site. Walk-ins are welcome. … Read More

“Cruise In” on the Square

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•May 21, 2025• On Saturday, May 24th, the Sullivan Street Machine Association will be celebrating their 45th Memorial Weekend “Cruise In” car show on the Sullivan Square, beginning at 3:00 p.m. There will be a live DJ and a 50/50 drawing. This is a fun event; no prizes will be awarded.  For more information, call (217) 728-7848, (217) 273-8487, or visit Facebook at facebook.com/SullivanSMA. … Read More

SBL to hold kidney screenings

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•May 14, 2025• Sarah Bush Lincoln is teaming up with the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to host a kidney screening event from 10 am to 2 pm on Friday, May 23, in the Lumpkin Education Center, located in Entrance C at the Health Center. … Read More

Book Club

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•May 14, 2025• The Windsor Storm Library book club will meet on Thursday, June 5th, in the meeting room at 6:00 p.m. Join them for tea and conversation regarding their May selection, “Wild Dark Shore” by New York Times bestselling author Charlotte McConaghy and check out a copy of their June selection, “The Book Blub for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick, a New York Times bestselling author, as well. For more information, visit their Facebook page, call (217) 459-2498, or email WindsorLibraryJess@gmail.com … Read More

OVHS track seniors honored

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Okaw Valley held their senior track night on Tuesday, May 6 to recognize the contributions of the class of 2025. Front row: Reese Nichols, Julia Schrock, Foreign Exchange Student Annika Schrele and Lindsey Ozier. Back row: Seth Forlines, Alex Ravellette, Ulrich Harshman, Camden Mitchell, Grey Brault, Erick Keeling, Maddox Petrucha, Chase Creviston and John Cook. … Read More

Windsor 2025 Prom Royalty

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Front Row (L to R): Crown Bearer Nelle Warf, 2025 Prom Queen Avery Starwalt, 2025 Prom King Anthony Harris, and Crown Bearer Knox Prasun Back Row: (L to R): Queen Candidates Chiara Campanelli and Aubrey Carter, 2024 Prom Queen Aubrey Brown, 2024 Prom King Billy Evetts, King Candidates Blayke Brownlee and Tyler Pearcy … Read More

The battle after service: Helping Veterans struggling with addiction

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•May 14, 2025• by Jody Boulay  As Memorial Day approaches, Americans nationwide prepare to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Ceremonies will be held, flags will be flown at half-staff, and families will gather to pay tribute. But amid the solemnity and gratitude lies a quieter, often overlooked truth. Many of our heroes return home not to peace but to a new battlefield, one waged within. It’s a battle that doesn’t make headlines and is waged silently behind closed doors, far from the front lines. Military service members and veterans face … Read More