Judicial Steering Commission Screens Judge Applicants

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Six Express Interest in the Sixth •January 25, 2017• Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita B. Garman has selected the judicial screening committee for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. The screening committee was formed for the purpose of assessing the qualifications of those persons who have applied for appointment to the Office of Judge of the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit created by the resignation of Chief Judge Daniel Flannell on January 12, 2017. Under the Illinois Constitution, the vacancy will be filled by Supreme Court appointment. … Read More

Sullivan and Moultrie Traced to Deeper Historic Origins

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Name Rooted in 17th Century By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress If you have looked at the city of Sullivan web page you know that Sullivan was named for Sullivan Island and Moultrie County was named for Ft. Moultrie, both in Charleston, S.C. But the names have a deeper history than you realize. Fort Moultrie was originally named Fort Sullivan as the first fort built on Sullivan Island. It was an incomplete log fort built of Palmetto wood. When it was attacked by British forces in 1776,  the soft Palmetto wood absorbed the cannonballs, and the British were forced … Read More

Obituaries 1-25-2017: Nina Glazebrook

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Nina Glazebrook Nina L. Glazebrook, 92, of Sullivan passed away at 5 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Coles County. Mother left us for a home with no pain. A devoted Christian and loving mother who taught us all about the love of God and the power of family. It is with a heavy heart that she has left us but knowing she is with her Lord and Savior. Celebration of Life services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 23 in Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Brandon Zoll and Ron Bartenen officiating. Burial was … Read More

Lithia Springs Campground Opening Delayed

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•January 25, 2017• Big things are coming to Lithia Springs Recreation Area. The Lake Shelbyville project office has received special funding to replace and upgrade water lines in the Lithia Springs campground. Roads, sewer lines, and campsite upgrades will also be completed in coordination with the water line replacement project. In order to better restore the area to its natural beauty, all heavy construction will be completed prior to reopening the campground for business. … Read More

January “Radon Action Month”

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•January 25, 2017• To spread awareness and motivate proaction, the Moultrie County Health Department will be receiving 100 radon test kits. Individuals wishing to test their homes should contact the Moultrie County Health Department to obtain a kit. All costs for the kits, postage, testing and results will be provided free to the individuals who obtain and use the kits provided by the Health Department. Radon, a colorless, odorless radioactive gas, comes from naturally occurring uranium in soil and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The only way to detect this toxic gas is by testing for … Read More

Illinois Sheriffs’ Announces Scholarships

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•January 25, 2017• The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding more than $54,500.00 in college scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2017-2018 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the state of Illinois. Moultrie County sheriff Chris Sims will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $500.00. There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. … Read More

Poll Locations Change

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•January 25, 2017• County Clerk Georgia England has announced two more polling location changes that will be effective with the April 4 Consolidated Election. They are Marrowbone 1 and Marrowbone 2 currently located at the American Legion Post #507 which will relocate to the Bethany Firehouse public meeting room. Sullivan 3 currently located at St. Columcille Catholic Church will relocate to the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Sullivan. Voters will receive a new Voter Registration Card in the mail the week of January 30 showing the new location and address. Several locations were combined approximately 10 years ago; … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Nina L. Glazebrook

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Nina L. Glazebrook Nina L. Glazebrook, 92, of Sullivan passed away at 5:00 a.m. Thursday (January 19, 2017) in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon. Mother left us this morning for a home with no pain. A devoted Christian and loving mother who taught us all about the love of God and the power of family. It is with a heavy heart that she has left us but knowing she is with her Lord and Savior. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday (January 23, 2017) in the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Brandon Zoll and Ron Bartenen … Read More