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

Secretary of State Offices

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•February 8, 2017• Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Monday, February 13, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, February 11, in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. All Driver Services facilities will be open for business Tuesday, February 14. … Read More

Bethany Legion Ready for Texas Hold’em

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•February 8, 2017• American Legion Post 507 in Bethany will host its 12th Poker Tournament Fundraiser Saturday, February 25. The event will benefit students at Okaw Valley High School through academic scholarships awarded annually. The Texas Hold’em poker tournament starts at noon and has limited seating so early registration is advised. Pork burgers and refreshments will be available for purchase at the event. For more information or to pre-register, contact legionpoker@hotmail.com or view us on Facebook at “American Legion 507 Poker Group.” Charitable games license #02565. … Read More

Benefit for Prison Ministry Held at The Otto Center

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•February 8, 2017• The 15th annual Gospel Echoes Team prison ministry benefit auction and haystack supper is Friday March 17, at The Otto Center in Arthur. Donations for the 6 p.m. benefit auction are being accepted. Those willing to donate furniture, quilts, crafts, tools, new items and gift certificates may contact Lewis Otto 217-962-0596; Mark M. Otto 962-1648; Loyd Gingerich 272-0751 or Eddie Gingerich 508-7665. … Read More