Voter Registration Deadline

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•March 1, 2017• Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England would like to remind residents of Moultrie County that the deadline to register to vote or transfer/change registration for the upcoming April 4 Consolidated Election is Tuesday, March 7. Residents may register to vote at the County Clerk’s office in the Moultrie County Courthouse, second floor in Sullivan from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration is also available at all Moultrie County libraries and with a precinct committee person. Requirements for registration are: • Must be a U.S. Citizen. • Must be at least 18 years of age by … Read More

Obituaries 3-1-2017: Jeff Clark

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Jeff Clark Jeffery Dean Clark was born October 13, 1950 in Decatur, Illinois to Ivan and Norma Little Clark. Jeff grew up enjoying the great outdoors, fishing, trapping, hunting and playing with his brothers, sister and many friends. He learned the value of hard work by holding a paper route, selling fresh fruit, mowing lawns and working on the farm with his grandpas. Jeff was the one who always looked after and protected his brothers and sisters. He loved sports and a challenge, and while at Bethany High School played football, basketball, and track.  … Read More

Shimkus Sending Staff Member to Bethany

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•March 1, 2017• Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has a tradition of having his staff hold office hours in addition to those he holds himself. This is an opportunity to meet with someone from Shimkus’ office in Bethany. “These office hours allow you to meet face to face with my staff instead of over the telephone or having to drive to Effingham,” Shimkus explained. “The staff person will be able to handle any issue you may have regarding my office or the federal government.” … Read More

Obituaires 3-1-2017: Lyle Orsborn

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Lyle Orsborn Lyle Dean Orsborn, 82, of Sullivan passed away at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2017 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) March 1, 2017 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  … Read More

Timberwolves Finish Season at Regional Tournament

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•March 1, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team lost 69-60 to Central A&M in the semifinals of the IHSA Class 1A regional tournament in Findlay last Wednesday. The Raiders took an early 11-2 lead in the first quarter and maintained a 4-to-9 point cushion for most of the game. The Timberwolves made several runs at CAM, including a 10-0 third-quarter run that cut the lead to one, 39-38, with 4:32 left, but Okaw Valley could not get over the hump. “Wednesday was a hard fought battle,” said Okaw Valley coach Brooks Inman. “Our … Read More

Remember When? 3-1-2017

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25 Years Ago This Week Sullivan motorists were enjoying 89.9 cent per gallon gasoline as the new Sullivan 7-Eleven held its grand opening on S. Hamilton St. A Lovington woman was ticketed at the intersection of Jackson and Hamilton streets after her vehicle “T-boned” a Chevrolet van driven by Robert E. Best, 60, of Sullivan. Carol Pratt, 34, of Arthur was unable to avoid striking a horse that had wandered onto Route 133 near CR1700E . Horse owner Enos N. Schrock was attempting to retrieve the horse when the accident occurred. Rev. J.T. Burns of San Diego, Calif., pastor at First … Read More

Obituaries 3-1-2017: Danny Robinson

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Danny Robinson After a courageous four-year battle with multiple myeloma, Danny Allan Robinson ascended into heaven at 11:48 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2017. He was 66. He was at home surrounded by his family, friends and loved ones. They never left his side until he was at peace. The son of Mildred “Pat” Robinson (England) and Morris Robinson, Sr., Danny was born March 8, 1950 in Decatur. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School Class of 1968 and graduated Lake Land College with an associate’s degree in accounting. … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Fiscal Follies Continue as Illinois Suffers

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•March 1, 2017• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist Gov. Rauner recently released his third budget, and it’s just as phony as his previous two efforts as well as those of his Democratic predecessors Blagojevich and Quinn. To summarize, Illinois continues to spend about $7 billion a year more than it takes in, on a general funds budget of $32 billion in revenue. Everyone from New York bond ratings agencies to scribblers out here like me say this cannot continue, but it does. The damage is mostly beneath the surface, yet devastating. Our high school graduates flee the state in … Read More