Coles-Moultrie Enhanced 911 Approved by State

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Land Line Locators Left •July 13, 2016• By Mike Brothers Coles-Moultrie enhanced 911 system became the first emergency dispatch consolidation approved in Illinois. Bernie Buttram told Moultrie County Board Public Health Safety and Welfare Committee members July 6 the process could move to the next step. “This is indeed very good news, and I’m excited about moving forward,” committee chair Arlene Aschermann said of the approval. The Coles-Moultrie Emergency Communications approval by the Illinois State Police administered program followed a state 911 board approval in Springfield last week. “Thanks to the help from Kelly (Lockhart) and Kevin (McReynolds) from Coles … Read More

Stopgap Measure Funds Department of Commerce Programs

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•July 13, 2016• The Governor and the Leaders’ stopgap funding plan, signed into law yesterday, provides appropriations for critical Illinois Department of Commerce programs including assistance for low-income households, workforce training, small business loans and export assistance, tourism promotion, and energy efficiency programs. “This stopgap funding plan protects and sustains important Department of Commerce programs that provide services to low-income and disadvantaged residents throughout the state, and funds important economic development initiatives,” Acting Director Sean McCarthy said. “I want to thank the members of the General Assembly for working with Governor Rauner and his administration to pass a responsible bridge … Read More

Sullivan Fourth of July Activity Winners

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•July 13, 2016• Sullivan’s Wyman Park was buzzing with activity Monday, July 4 with turtle racing, watermelon eating contests and sack races. Turtle race heat winners and grand champion: Race 1- Jonathon Nixon; race 2- Brea Farris; race 3- Karson Ragsdale; race 4- Payton Schum; race 5- Carson Nixon; race 6- Harper Havens; race 7- Riley Roehrs. The grand champion turtle race winner was Payton Schum. The championship race included all heat race winners. Watermelon Eating: (Age 0-4) first Payton Schum; second Kylie Wickline; third Koda Polley, all of Sullivan. Ages 5-7-first Madison Highland, Monticello; second Stella Schum, Sullivan; third … Read More

Obituaries 7-13-2016: Rene’e Downs

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Rene’e Downs Rene’e Lucille Downs, 62, of Lovington passed away at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour before the service on Saturday at the funeral home in Lovington. Rene’e was born December 27, 1953 in Fairfield, Calif., a daughter of Stanley Martin and Janet Ruby Whitehouse Rothenbuecher. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping, playing the guitar and singing, but most of all she loved her family with all of her heart. … Read More

Obituaries 7-13-2016: Mary Elder

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Mary Elder Mary Elizabeth Elder, 93, of Sullivan passed away at 2:36 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in her home in Sullivan. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. … Read More

Obituaries 7-13-2016: Barry Hagerman

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Barry Hagerman Funeral services for Barry Vandeveer Hagerman, 61, of Sullivan were held at 11 a.m. Sunday in Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ in Sullivan with Felix Hagerman and Vanessa Patient officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan was in charge of arrangements. He died at 4:16 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in his home. … Read More