Recent Obituaries: Betty Carr

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Betty Jewell Carr, 91, a longtime resident of the Windsor area passed away peacefully June 16, 2016 at Heartland Christian Village of Neoga. Born August 22, 1924 in Shelbyville she was the oldest daughter of Hal and Nina (Bence) Hennigh. She attended Walden and Prairie Schools, Windsor High School and Sparks Business College. Betty married Russell (Rusty) Carr May 10, 1945 in Decatur. She is survived by two sisters Mary Lou Rihl of Plain City, OH and Joy (Bob) Caspary of Windsor; daughter Linda (Randy) Rose of Monticello; son Jerry Carr of Effingham; daughter-in-law Janet Carr of Windsor; six grandchildren; … Read More

Recent Obituaries: David Smith

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David Smith David Eugene Smith, 73, of Oreana passed away 4:40 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016 in his home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 Monday, June 20, 2016 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois or to the Wounded Warrior Project. David was born on September 13, 1942 in Moweaqua, the son of Guy F. and Viola Blanche (Ward) Smith. He married Connie L. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Ralph Arthur

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Ralph Arthur Ralph “Cap” Owen Arthur, age 73, of Allenville, IL passed away at 12:19 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital. Funeral services for family and friends will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Schilling Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Windsor Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Ralph was born on May 18, 1943 in Chicago, IL the son of Ralph Aaron and Irene (Block) Arthur. He married Vera Lavone Nolen on July … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Clarabelle Cummings

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Clarabelle Cummings Clarabelle E. “Bea” Cummings, 88, of Mattoon, formerly of Windsor passed away 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Mattoon Rehab and Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Bea was born July 27, 1927 in Lovington, the daughter of James and Leta (Bell) Miller. She married Carl K. Cummings on December 13, 1941 … Read More

OV Players Make All State Team

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•June 15, 2016• Okaw Valley High School softball players are among the 2016 Class 1A Illinois Coaches Association all state team players. OVHS sophomore teammates Grace Harlin and Natalie Jeffers were named Third Team All-State. … Read More

Higher Premiums Are likely Coming for Those Buying On and Off the Exchanges

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•June 15, 2016• By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service An Indiana couple who wrote to me a few weeks ago has experienced the ups and downs of Obamacare, and they wanted me to know about one downside they now face—a monthly premium of $836. “No one should have to pay those high premiums unless you’re considered high class, and we aren’t,” the woman said. The couple-she is 59 and he is 62-are self-employed, and their income fluctuates. At first the Affordable Care Act was, a “godsend,” the woman told me. Before they signed up for Obamacare, they were paying … Read More

Coles-Moultrie 911 Grant Progresses to Final Stage

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•June 15, 2016• By Mike Brothers Moultrie County Board members learned the $196,000 grant to complete enhanced 911 for Coles-Moultrie County has reached the final stage. Arlene Aschermann, chair of the public health and safety committee, reported the good news to the whole board, stating she learned of the award earlier June 9. Kevin McReynolds, committee member and Coles County Regional Planning representative, explained the finalist stage of the grant is usually an assurance of approval. In the June 8 News Progress it was incorrectly reported the grant was for $196,000,000. This figure was far more generous than the state … Read More

Mo-Co Rush Face a New Season

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•June 15, 2016• The Mo-Co Rush 10U completed their fall and winter seasons with a record of 23-5 and has continued their winning ways to start the spring/summer season, going 28-2 to bring their record to 51-7 overall. In nine tournaments they have four second place and five first place finishes. Their most recent tournament saw them go 9-0 in three days at the Terre Haute Memorial Weekend Blowout. Leading the way at the plate so far this season are Kayla Schnippel (.509 avg, four HR, 61 RBI), Kailee Otto (.456. avg), Charley Condill (.436 avg, 50 RBI), Alisha Frederick … Read More