Cheers! Event Supports Healthcare Scholarships

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•February 15, 2017• Katelyn Ruholl of Teutopolis and Brett Miller of Toledo are two of many that have benefited from Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Volunteer Guild scholarship program. “This scholarship has made it less stressful and allowed me to focus more on school rather than finances,” Ruholl said. She is currently a junior nursing student at St. John’s Nursing School in Springfield and aspires to be a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). “I have always loved taking care of others by putting their needs before mine. I also love learning about all of the amazing ways our body works,” she said. … Read More

Obituaries 2-15-2017: Helen Glazebrook

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Helen Glazebrook Helen L. Glazebrook, 60, of Sullivan passed away at 3:26 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center in Coles County. Celebration of Life services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  … Read More

Obituaries 2-15-2017: Barbara Hagen

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Barbara Hagen Barbara Lee Hagen, 87, of Sullivan died at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Life’s Journey Senior Living Center, in Mattoon. Private family services will be held in Sullivan Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul McGhghy officiating. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. … Read More

Moultrie County Board Regulates Public Comments

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•February 15, 2017• By Mike Brothers Moultrie County Board met in regular session Thursday, Feb 9 adopting regulations for speaking at public meetings and a local ordinance allowing the county to collect for civil cannabis violations. County board chairman Dave McCabe explained that a resolution should be in place regulating the right of the public to speak at county board and committee meetings in Moultrie County. According to the resolution: Any person who wishes to address the board or any other meeting of the county of Moultrie may request recognition by signing in with the county clerk or chairperson or … Read More

Public Input Encouraged for Long Range Transportation Plan

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•February 15, 2017• The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for additional input from the public in developing its Long Range Transportation Plan. The plan will identify policies to provide Illinois residents and businesses with innovative, sustainable and multimodal transportation solutions that support local goals and grow the economy. … Read More

Renewables May Get Boost

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•February 15, 2017• Legislation designed to grow Illinois’ bio-based economy has been introduced by Senator Chapin Rose and Senator Andy Manar. Senate Bill 1656 provides incentives to Illinois businesses to produce and sell new renewable products made from biomass and other renewable sources. The legislation builds upon Illinois’ strong agricultural base and seeks to provide new products and markets derived from grain commodities and their by-products. Universities and private companies are investing in a race with other states in research and development to introduce these products to the marketplace. “This legislation is all about the jobs that will be created … Read More

OV Girls Knock off Nokomis, Fall to CAM at Regionals

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•February 15, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team defeated Nokomis on a last second shot Wednesday to reach the Class 1A regional championship game but lost the title match to Central A&M at Bethany Friday, Feb 10. “We played well, well enough to win, which makes it tough,” said Okaw Valley coach Brad Ackers. “We had one of our better offensive halves of the season in the first half. That’s a credit to Central A&M that they were able to withstand it and keep it a 5-point game.” Against CAM, the Timberwolves’ offense … Read More

SHS Presents The Burden of Silence at The Little Theatre

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•February 15, 2017• Sullivan High School presents The Burden of Silence at 7 p.m. Friday Feb. 17 at the Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan. This original script prepared and performed by Rebecca L. Lawson’s Mirror Images class explores the theme: “If you don’t speak up when you see things that are wrong, you may suffer ‘the burden of silence’ for the rest of your life.” “We had a lot of ideas for the title and narrowed it down to this one because it fit perfectly,” Colleen Miller said. “Lots of characters in the play were silent and some … Read More