American Legion has Veterans Display at Bethany Celebration

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•June 22, 2016• By Kennedy D. Nolen for the News Progress War photos and memorabilia from local veterans will be on display at the Bethany Celebration this weekend, June 24 and 25, at Crowder Park. The American Legion of Bethany has sponsored this event to honor veterans in the area. Terry Muzzy is assembling uniforms, weapons, photos and a variety of items loaned by families of Bethany area veterans. “The response has been great,” Terry said, noting he already has 75 photographs and he is still taking calls from people with items to display. With help from Steve Sowers Muzzy … Read More

Social Security Combats Homelessness and Helps Veterans

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•June 22, 2016• Carolyn W. Colvin, the Acting Commissioner of Social Security, and other leaders in the fight to end homelessness gathered today to continue the ongoing battle against homelessness among veterans, seniors, and other vulnerable populations. “Social Security plays a key role in reducing homelessness, and our benefit payments help people to secure and maintain stable housing,” Acting Commissioner Colvin said. “Social Security is the most successful anti-poverty program in our country’s history and collaborates with other federal, state and local agencies to ensure that veterans, people who are disabled, have lost a loved one, or are retiring have … Read More

“When Thunder Roars, Time To Go Indoors”

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Lightning  Awareness Week  •June 22, 2016• When thunder roars, go indoors- is more than a catchy phrase about lightning safety. It’s a reminder that you’re at risk of being struck by lightning if you’re outdoors and can hear thunder. That’s the message the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), the National Weather Service (NWS) and local emergency management agencies will promote during Lightning Safety Awareness Week “We all enjoy being outdoors on beautiful summer days,” said IEMA Director James K. Joseph. “But don’t push your luck when thunderstorms are in the area. There’s absolutely no picnic, golf game or other outdoor … Read More

Remember When? 6-22-2016

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Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week Hydro-Gear employees really pulled together as they accepted a challenge from Shrock Bros. in a tug of war with $100 in prize money to be donated to the Quincy Veteran’s Hospital in the name of the winning team. On the women’s team were Susan Tipsword, Lisa Todd, Scarlet Mayer, Sue Pope, Linda Fultz, Kelly Nolen and Karen Click. The women took second place. On the winning men’s team were Ron Sporer, Doug Moore, Ron White, Lyle Elzy, Gary Cooper, Tom Key, Keith Hughes, Kevin Corley, Joe Taber and Todd Harris. Rural Sullivan … Read More

Obituaries 6-22-2016: David Smith

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David Smith David Eugene Smith, 73, of Oreana passed away at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016 in his home. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. David was born September 13, 1942 in Moweaqua, the son of Guy F. and Viola Blanche Ward Smith. He married Connie L. Miller September 26, 1965 in Bethany. He was a Marine Corps veteran. David was retired from A. E. Staley Company in Decatur, worked at P.C. Limited in Argenta and was a cabinetmaker. He was a member … Read More

Secretary of State Mobile at Titus Library July 21

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•June 22, 2016• Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan, is offering drivers a chance to renew their driver’s license or vehicle registration renewal sticker, obtain a duplicate or corrected license, or obtain an Illinois identification card. White’s mobile unit will be available at the Sullivan Library, located at 2 West Water 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 21. … Read More

Women’s Civic Club Scholarship Winners

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•June 22, 2016• Sullivan Women’s Civic Club scholarship winners Summer McClain, Danielle Tingey and Ryan Baker along with their mothers were guests of the club at their June meeting held at the Moultrie County Senior Center. The recipients delivered short “thank you” speeches and related their plans for continuing their education. … Read More

Sullivan District #300 Board Approves Security, Communication Upgrades

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Health Life Safety Approved •June 22, 2016• By Mike Brothers Upgraded security cameras and phone systems were approved by the Sullivan District #300 school board at the June 13 meeting. Supt. Brad Tuttle explained the enhanced phone service allowed 911 calling capability from every classroom. District IT director Mark Waelde checked into vendors for Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) systems. Frontier Communications $63,724.10 proposal for a complete VOIP system was recommended by the administration and approved unanimously. Additional security camera locations and upgraded units also were approved under Health Life Safety, with existing provider Dynamic Controls projecting $78,944 to complete. … Read More