Housing Grant Offers Free Home Rehabilitation Funds

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•November 9, 2016• Homeowners in Arthur, Bethany and Lovington could receive free repairs if a state housing rehabilitation grant is approved. Kevin McReynolds told members of the Moultrie County Public Health and Safety meeting about the Single Family Owner Occupied Rehabilitation grant application through Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission. “We need qualified home owners to apply as quickly as possible to get on the waiting list,” McReynolds said, explaining that three homes in each community are included in the application. The more low income residents in the communities who apply demonstrate need and increase the chances for receiving … Read More

Place Food in a Visible Location

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•November 9, 2016• Sullivan residents participating in Scouting For Food should place their food pantry donations in front of their door (in a spot visible from the road) by 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Boy Scout Troop 39 and Cub Scout Pack 39 will pick up donated nonperishable food items and deliver to the Food Pantry. … Read More

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OVHS Students Reap Benefits of Corp Coop By Derek Pope for the News Progress Okaw Valley School District drew a lot of attention earlier this year when it announced a first-of-its-kind agricultural program built on a partnership with the local division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). It allowed OVHS students to participate firsthand in the cultivation of crops and conservation efforts around Lake Shelbyville. By the time of that announcement students had already contributed nearly 900 volunteer hours aiding the USACE and since then have dedicated many more. But last week the fruits of their labor paid … Read More

Dora Township Moves Meeting

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•November 9, 2016• Due to Thanksgiving the Dora Township meeting in November we be held on Wednesday November 30th at 7:00, the rest of the meetings for the year will be held as usual on the last Thursday of the month at the Dora Township office. … Read More

Family Honors Mother’s Decision: Hospice Provides Comfort

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•November 9, 2016• Diane Blair lived with faith, purpose and passion her entire life. She was an amazing woman,” her daughter Alice Smith said. “She’s the strongest person I will ever know.” Known for her unwavering devotion to family, church and community, Blair opted for hospice care when she received a devastating diagnosis in August 2015. Always on the go, the 82-year-old Charleston woman took herself to the emergency apartment when she started experiencing stabbing pains in her abdomen. Sadly, doctors discovered spots on her pancreas, and a biopsy confirmed she had pancreatic cancer. “She took it way better than … Read More

Social Security Has A Full Basket Of Useful Offerings

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•November 9, 2016• By Gerald Tilley Social Security District Manager Who doesn’t love sharing a summer picnic with friends and family? Whether you plan one for everyone on your block or a quiet afternoon for two, you’ll need to bring a basket full of delectable goodies. When you’re sharing dishes with loved ones, whether you’re at home or away, you’ll be sure to make everyone happy with a variety of treats. In the service of securing today and tomorrow, Social Security has a full picnic basket of services. Our table is ready to serve millions of Americans online, by phone, … Read More

Whole Food Nutrition Can Make You Feel Good

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•November 9, 2016• By Kennedy Nolen for the News Progress Sullivan’s recently certified clinician in Whole Food Nutrition said she just “wants to make people feel good again.” Karen Bretz completed the necessary courses and is now a certified clinician in Whole Food Nutrition two weeks ago. Bretz has been employed at Bretz Chiropractic Nutrition and Acupuncture Clinic, owned by Dr. Craig Bretz, for two and a half years. The office is located in Sullivan at 101 W. Jefferson St. Bretz said she gives dietary advice, and it helps people to feel better without prescription medicine. Instead, Bretz aims on … Read More

October Temperatures Rise

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•November 9, 2016• The statewide average temperature for October was 59.8 degrees, 5.4 degrees above normal, and the seventh warmest October on record, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. The statewide average precipitation for October was 2.38 inches, 0.86 inches below normal. A few bands of three to five inches of precipitation occurred across northern Illinois and along the Interstate 70 corridor. Outside of those areas, October was drier than normal. The site with the largest monthly rainfall total was Palos Park, in Cook County, with 5.51 inches. … Read More