MCHGS hosts Trivia and Tales

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Submitted by Tonya Frevert 1st Place Winners: “Dolan’s Divas”: Pictured left to right: Jeannie Barnes (MCHGS President), Nancy Kuhns, Melissa Dolan, Eudora Drollinger, Jacque Lane, Matt Lane, and Brian Crawford. •April 22, 2026• The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society recently hosted two unique and dynamic events at the History Center. The first event, the MCHGS 2nd Annual Trivia Contest, saw eight eager teams of trivia buffs vie for bragging rights and prize money. Teams answered 80 trivia questions across eight categories, ranging from sports to movie stars to Moultrie County history. After much sweat and many tears, trivia mastery was … Read More

Memorial blood drive

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•April 22, 2026• On Tuesday, May 5th, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., the Sullivan American Legion Post No. 68, located at 8 West Strain Street, in Sullivan, will be holding a Memorial Blood drive in memory of Ellen Feeler, a special education and early childhood development teacher in Sullivan, who made a tremendous impact on the students and community in her many years of service. There will also be a Cinco de Mayo-themed celebration, replete with Mexican food, drinks, and decorations, as well as numerous exceptional door prizes, reflective of Ellen herself.  Said her husband Tony, “She loved what she … Read More

Republican Precinct Convention held

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•April 22, 2026• The Republican Precinct Committee Persons who were elected at the March 17, 2026, primary held the Moultrie County Republican Convention on April 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Metro Communications Conference Room. At the convention, Mike McDaniel was re-elected as Moultrie County Republican Party Chairman. Also elected were Tracy Bettinger as Vice Chairman, Heather Meyers as Treasurer, and Lisa Florey as Secretary.  … Read More

Allenville concert series

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•April 22, 2026• Allenville Christian Church will host a concert featuring Jeff Boston from Tennessee on May 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the Allenville Christian Church, located at 201 Allen Street in Allenville. Snacks and fellowship time will follow this family-friendly gospel series concert. A free Will offering will be taken. For more information, contact Pastor Bob Vail at (217) 254-3433. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Irene Fleming

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Irene Fleming, 96, of Lovington, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Heritage Woods of Sullivan. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday April 18, 2026 in Keller Cemetery, Lovington with Pastor Lee Legg officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Lovington Ambulance Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Irene was born August 29, 1929 in Lovington, the daughter of George William and Iva Crowe Troxell. She retired in 1991from the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk’s Office where she had worked for 28 years. Irene married William G. ‘Bill’ Fleming on November 25, 1950 … Read More

LLC to offer new transfer degree in Computer Science

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•April 15, 2026• Lake Land College is set to offer a brand-new degree program in Computer Science starting Fall 2026. The program will equip students with a wide range of programing and software skills, preparing them for high-demand STEM careers.  By focusing on key skills such as programming, error testing and problem solving, the new program will set students on paths toward high-paying careers in software development, cybersecurity, data science and more. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in these fields is projected to grow much faster than the average industry over the next 10 years, with … Read More

Obituaries 4-15-2026: Rosemary Brown

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Rosemary Brown Rosemary L. Brown, 89, of Lovington, passed away 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Villas of Holly Brook, Charleston. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice or the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. … Read More