Hyllis Thomas Memorial services for Hyllis E. Thomas, 91, of Decatur were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. She died at 9:36 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur. She was born Nov. 14, 1924 in Findlay, a daughter of Russell James and Bertha May Fuqua Woolen. A retired nurse, she attended Mound Road Christian Cross. … Read More
•June 1, 2016• For the past 11 years the Lincoln Trails Council BSA and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have worked together on the Wolf Creek Rendezvous. Some 400 people gathered at Wolf Creek State Park over the May 21 weekend for the annual IDNR Links to the Future and LTC Boy Scouts of America Spring Rendezvous. “We (LTC BSA)have worked together with IDNR to put this event on every year,” LTC volunteer Melanie Byers said, noting only one year was cancelled because storms had downed trees. “Our goal is to get kids outside and to learn about all … Read More
•June 1, 2016• With warmer weather arriving and grills lighting up all across Illinois, the Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds residents to take proactive measures to keep their summer barbecues safe and fun for all involved. According to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2009 and 2013, US fire departments responded to an average of 8,900 grill-related fires per year, which caused an annual average of ten civilian deaths, 160 civilian injuries and $118 million in direct property damage. Grill usage peaks in the summer months, so it is not surprising that nearly 60% of grill fires nationwide … Read More
•June 1, 2016• This year’s Summer Reading theme is: “Read for the Win!” Everyone is encouraged to participate in reading, from preschoolers to adults. Registration for Summer Reading begins June 6 at the library. Programming for ages K-6th grades begins with a “Bike Safety Rodeo” 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, June 16 and will meet for five weeks. There will be one prize drawing for four Little Theatre on the Square tickets. Winner must be present to earn the win. The final party is July 14. Check the calendar for more program details. A representative of the Moultrie County Health Dept. will … Read More
•June 1, 2016• C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation announces the promotion of Laurie Jennings of Beecher City to the position of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program Director. Jennings began her new duties at the agency on May 16. As WIOA Director, Jennings will serve as a key member of the agency management staff and will be responsible for the day-to- day management, leadership and operation of the C.E.F.S. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program to ensure effective accountability, oversight and outcomes of the workforce development operations with clients, partners, funding agencies and local communities. Jennings obtained a Bachelor of … Read More
•June 1, 2016• Macon County pageants are scheduled for Sunday, August 7 with entries from surrounding counties encouraged, according to director Melissa Muirheid. Categories for the pageants are: Queen – 17- 22 years; Junior Miss- 14-16 years; Pre teen – 10-13 years and Princess- 5-9 years. … Read More
•June 1, 2016• Lovington Eighth Grade Class Promotion was held Thursday, May 26 in the Lovington Grade School Gym. Promoted students include Domonick Colton Baker, Lee Barrett, Carson Michael Gillis, Isaac Jordan Gingerich, Parker Wyatt Hale, Ronda Marie Hettinger, Shalonda Ann Hettinger, Hannah Keown, Natalie Rae Lambdin, Makayla Rene Mitchell, Victoria Jean Morgan, Kenli Renae Nettles, Mackenzie Kay Parrish, Laytin Anthony Pratt, Kyle L. Query, Aaron Luke Schmitt, Karyzma Raeanne Smith, Clayton M. Stanley, Colin A. Stanley, Clayton Michael Young, Joshua Zander. … Read More
•June 1, 2016• Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs encouraged young photographers to submit photos for the 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The contest encourages young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state. Cream of the Crop Photo Contest from Illinois students, ages 8-18. Top photographs will be chosen in three age-based categories: ages 8-10, 11-14 and 15-18. Each student is allowed to submit up to two photos by July 7, 2016. Visit our website at illinoistreasurer.gov or contact Rebecca Huston at 217.558.6217. … Read More
Ina Buxton Ina Mae Buxton, 95, of Sullivan, passed away at 5:05 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with burial in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Mrs. Buxton was born September 19, 1920 in the family home east of Allenville. She was a daughter of Clem and Myrtle Lawhorn Goddard. She married George W. Buxton in August of 1935 in Terre Haute, Ind., and he preceded her in death in August of 1981. Ina worked as a cook in the Sullivan … Read More