Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Improvement Day

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•February 8, 2017• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will place donated Christmas trees and artificial porcupine structures into Lake Shelbyville March 18 to enhance the fisheries for years to come. Volunteers with boats are needed to help place trees in the lake at designated locations. Volunteers on shore are also needed to help build the porcupine structures and bundle and place the trees and porcupine balls in the boats.  … Read More

State of Illinois, U of I System Launch ‘Smart State’ Partnership

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•February 8, 2017• The state of Illinois and University of Illinois System announced a new partnership today which advances Illinois as the nation’s premier ‘Smart State’, integrating next-generation technology to improve quality of life, grow the state’s economy and retain and attract residents. “Illinois is nationally recognized as the first U.S. state to have a vision and roadmap for becoming a smarter state,” said Hardik Bhatt, Secretary Designate and state CIO of the Department of Innovation and Technology. “The goal is to use technology, Internet of Things, mobile, analytics and cybersecurity to improve operational efficiency and find new and more … Read More

Okaw Valley Girls Dominate for Conference Win

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•February 8, 2017• The Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team dominated Argenta-Oreana to pick up another Little Okaw Valley Conference game Feb 2. The Timberwolves rushed out to a 14-2 first-quarter lead and never looked back. The Timberwolves outscored the Bombers 17-5 in the second quarter. Okaw Valley extended its lead in the second half for the eventual 51-33 win. Paige Robinson collected a game-high 27 points, including four 3-pointers, six rebounds and two steals. … Read More

ALAH Boys Show Strength in Third Quarter

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•February 8, 2017• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team dropped two Little Okaw Valley Conference games this past week. The Knights fell to Okaw Valley Friday and Lutheran School Association of Decatur, Jan 31. Against LSA, ALAH fell behind 19-6 in the first quarter and trailed by 16 at half. The Knights outscored LSA in the third quarter 22-15 but could not get closer than that. ALAH lost 61-45. Shandon Herschberger led the Knights with 18 points. He also had two rebounds and a steal. Austin Romine followed with eight points, and Will Cohan added six points and three rebounds. Marcus Vanausdoll … Read More

ALAH Girls Are Conference Season Champions

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•February 8, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team defeated Cerro Gordo-Bement to earn the Little Okaw Valley Conference regular season championship in Cerro Gordo Feb. 2. “The girls came ready to play versus the Broncos,” said coach Craig Moffett. “It was an important game that we had to win to be conference regular season champions.” Last year the Knights won the LOVC tournament and were regular season co-champs. This season, ALAH won both championships outright. … Read More

Moultrie-Douglas Farm Bureau Accepting Shuman Applicants

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•February 8, 2017• By Tyler Harvey Douglas-Moultrie Farm Bureau Manager The Moultrie County Farm Bureau is once again accepting applications for the Charles B. Shuman Memorial Scholarship. This will be the 17th year for the scholarship honoring the achievements and life of Charles Shuman. The $500 scholarship will be awarded to a resident of Moultrie County who is a graduating high school senior or is currently enrolled in a university or community college. The successful applicant should be of good moral character and exhibit potential for successful completion of a course of study in agriculture or related fields. In addition to … Read More

“Learn to Draw Faces! Workshop Offered in Mattoon

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•February 8, 2017• Kari Rajkumar, an award-winning artist from Paris, is scheduled to teach a “Learn to Draw Faces!” Workshop at the Mattoon Arts Council located in the historic Mattoon Train Depot, 1718 Broadway Avenue in Mattoon. Rajkumar, who is primarily self-taught, is known for her highly detailed portraits in graphite, pastel, and oils. Her work has received top honors in numerous regional, national, and international competitions and has also appeared in such notable publications as the Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, and the Pastel Journal. … Read More

Learn How to Set up a Bee Hive

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•February 8, 2017• A one day class on how to set up a bee hive will be 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Feb 18 in the Arthur United Methodist Church, located at 128 E Illinois. The cost for a family includes handout material and a year’s membership in the Arthur Beekeepers. Lunch will be provided For more information or to register for the class, call 454-1441 … Read More

Singing Valentines

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•February 8, 2017• On Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, people who live in and around the Sullivan, Arthur area may receive a singing Valentine.  A quartet will sing two love songs at homes, businesses or schools, deliver a box of candy and a beautiful card.  They will also take a photo of the event for the recipient.  All the proceeds go to the vocal music programs at area high schools.  Call Bruce Condill (841-7281) to schedule an appointment for a Singing Valentine. The Sentimental Journey Quartet, all members of the Coles County Barbershop Chorus continue this dozen year long tradition.  … Read More