“Trucks are for Girls” Day Hosted by Marvin Keller Trucking

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•May 11, 2016• Dozens of area Girl Scouts now have another patch to show they learned about something new and different. Marvin Keller Trucking recently partnered with the Women in Trucking Association to sponsor a Trucks are for Girls Event for local Girl Scouts April 30. Marvin Keller invited Girl Scout troops from Moultrie and Shelby counties for a fun-filled morning of learning. The purpose of the event was to teach the girls about the importance of trucking to the economy while they were able to get an up-close view of a tractor trailer.  … Read More

EIU Cuts Summer Hours

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•May 11, 2016• In a continuing effort to conserve resource dollars, Eastern Illinois University is once again closing selected buildings and offices from noon on Fridays until Monday mornings during the summer months. The affected time period began Monday, May 9 and will end Friday, Aug. 12. Building/office exceptions include, but may not be limited to, the president’s office, Booth Library, University Police, the Renewable Energy Center and the Office of Admissions, which plan to keep normal working hours. All university offices must be open to the public between 8 a.m. and noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through … Read More

Obituaries 5-11-2016: Audie Ryherd

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Audie Ryherd Audie Edward Ryherd, 87, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:53 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in Mattoon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 was in French Cemetery in Allenville.  … Read More

SBL Food and Nutrition Offers Grocery Shopping Budget Tips

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•May 11, 2016• Learn how to choose healthy yet less expensive food items when grocery shopping during a program entitled “Budget Friendly Grocery Shopping,” hosted by Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Food and Nutrition Services. This free program begins at 6 pm, Tuesday, May 17, in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education located on the north side of Health Center. … Read More

Redskins Host Nine Invitational Track Teams

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•May 11, 2016• The Redskin Invitational track meet in Sullivan May 3 hosted 10 schools with Central A&M finishing first among the female teams with 129.5 points. Warrensburg-Latham WALA was second, Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond ALAH finished third, Tuscola fourth, Sullivan Okaw Valley SOV finished fifth followed by St. Teresa, Shelbyville, Meridian, Cumberland and Arcola. Individual event results: 100 meter dash: first, Taylor George WALA 12.70, second Isabella Newingham Meridian 12.87, third Ashlynd Risley SOV 14.12, fourth Anna Wooters SOV 14.46. 200 meter dash: first Taylor George WALA 26.52, second Abby Forlines CEAM 29.43, third Ashley Bartley Tuscola 30.05, fourth … Read More

Lovington Has Town Clean Up

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•May 11, 2016• The Lovington town wide cleanup is Saturday, June 11, 2016. Residents are requested to place items for pick up on the front curb before 6:30 a.m. June 11. Please call village at 873-4480 if you have large items or questions. Sorry, no electronics, batteries, tires, dimensional lumber, shingles, or paint can be accepted. If you have a junk car go to: http:www.donationline.com/donate-car-illinois-charity and choose your favorite charity then schedule a pick up. For appliances call Mark Dodd at 217/521-5856 or Herschel Massie at 217/259-9236. … Read More

Physician’s Choice Brings InBody Test to Moultrie County

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•May 11, 2016• As the competition level for student athletics increases, training programs and pre-season conditioning are essential, and so is that student’s health and nutrition. Moultrie County high school athletes are invited for a body composition testing and meal planning session 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 23 at Courtyard Estates in Sullivan. Becky Clayton-Anderson owner of Physicians Choice Wellness and Apex Network Physical Therapy is offering the InBody230 testing to determine muscle mass and overall body composition. She is encouraging parents to accompany  their student athlete to help understand the importance of nutrition as a part of healthy training. The … Read More

Sullivan Elementary School Gold Slip April Winners

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•May 11, 2016• Sullivan Elementary Gold Slip Winners for the month of April are Mitchell Hooten who was honest about an assignment he had turned in late. He had a chance to get a perfect grade and a piece of candy but was honest with his teacher, missing out on the awards. Leanna Jones approached a new student who always plays alone and asked him to play with her and her friends. During an unannounced fire drill Charlie DuPron’s first concern was not for himself but to help a teacher with a broken foot into a wheelchair and get her … Read More

Lovington Grade School Presents Spring Concert

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•May 11, 2016• The Lovington Grade School fourth grade through eighth grade students will present their spring concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12 in Lovington Grade School gymnasium. Songs will include Flashlight, Stitches, My Favorite Things (from the Sound of Music), At the Hop, Crocodile Rock, and many others. The concert is free and open to the public. Several students recently received the honor of participating in the IESA Solo/Ensemble Contest. Chorus students who participated in the contest were Sophia Floyd, Josie Hale, Jordan Quertermous, Mackenzie Erixon, Karli Schmidt, Elizabeth Tighe, ,Madisyn Crafton, Tatjana Mehmen, Shalonda Hettinger, Hannah Keown, Makayla Mitchell, Tori Morgan, Kenli Nettles, and … Read More