One New Candidate Seeks Open County Board Seat

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•October 26, 2016• Mike Barringer, Republican from Bethany, is seeking the Moultrie County Board seat being vacated by Roger Glazebrook. “I am interested in the Moultrie County Board position because I enjoy politics and feel that not enough people get involved in the political process of our local governments,” Barringer said of his first involvement in a county race. “I feel that I have a unique set of skills and experience that will help Moultrie County continue to grow and provide accurate and efficient governance for the taxpayers.”  … Read More

Obituaries 10-26-2016: Rachel Dettling

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Rachel Dettling Rachel Michelle Dettling, 19, of Mattoon, formerly of Hammond, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 28 in Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36 in Atwood with the Rev. Gene Godfrey officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Hammond Cemetery in Hammond. Casual attire is requested by the family. Rachel was born December 4, 1996 in Urbana, the daughter of Neil M. and Carla J. Coventry Dettling.  … Read More

Scams, Fraud and ID Theft Workshop

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•October 26, 2016• SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a free workshop about Scams, Fraud and ID Theft 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, November 2 at First United Methodist Church located at 216 W. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The speaker is Lanae Clarke, Public Affairs Manager with the State of Illinois Comptroller’s Office. The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, Rural Outreach Coordinator at 774-4322. … Read More

IGA Round Up – Five Years of Giving

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Moultrie County Food Pantry Benefits •October 26, 2016• Round Five of the Sullivan IGA Round up to feed others runs from October 30 through November 5. This is the fifth year Sullivan gets a chance to reach out and give local families a helping hand up at a time when it is needed most. The CEFS food pantry is partnering with Sullivan IGA where rounding up the amount of your grocery bill to the next dollar makes helping a little help a lot. IGA Store manager Pat Stinson noted the partnership with CEFS has helped do a lot for the … Read More

Yost Gets 75 Years for Randall Murder

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Victim Statements Show Impact on Family •October 26, 2016• By Mike Brothers All the kids are afraid,” were the words of Sheri Randall’s nine year old son Donovan read by grandfather Terry Standerfer in open court prior to Michael S. Yost’s  sentencing Oct. 21. Yost was sentenced to 75 years in prison for the death of Randall. First degree murder requires an offender to serve 100% of the sentence. He will be 117 years old when the sentence is completed. Judge Dan L. Flannell explained Randall’s brutal 2015 murder reflected the boy’s concerns and indicated the death affected the community. … Read More

Soil Temperatures Running Above Normal

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•October 26, 2016• Soil temperatures in Illinois were one to two degrees above normal in mid-October, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Program manager at the Illinois State Water Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois. Soil temperatures declined during the first two weeks of October but remained above normal. Statewide temperatures at depths of four inches under bare soil declined eight degrees during that time period to an average of 57.7 degrees F on October 14. Daily highs for that day rose into the 60s for most of the state, while lows were in the … Read More

Auto Sales and Detailing Business Opens

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•October 26, 2016• Cole Auto Sales opened at 317 W Jackson in Sullivan offering a good selection of affordable transportation and auto buyers a new shopping location. Andrew Cole has brought his experience from working at local dealerships to start the new auto sales and detailing business. “I always wanted my own business so when this place came open it became a good opportunity,” he said, noting he also offers complete car detailing at the Jackson Street location. “Integrity matters,” Amanda Cole continued, explaining that the vehicles offered at Cole Auto Sales have been checked out by a reputable mechanic … Read More

Knights Refuse to Quit on Senior Knight

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•October 26, 2016• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond took a tough 50-20 home loss to cap off the regular season Friday. The Knights’ defense was unable to stay with the vertical threats of the Blue Devils in a high scoring contest. ALAH head coach Dale Schuring commented that his seniors gave all they had in the contest. “These kids have dedicated themselves all season, doing what they had to do to be competitive.” The Knights went three and out on their first possession. ALAH’s defense responded by forcing a crucial turnover on downs on 4th and four from the … Read More