Tweeting Isn’t Just for the Birds

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•April 20, 2016• By Gerald Tilley Social Security District Manager in Decatur, IL Ten years ago, on March 21, 2006, the CEO of Twitter sent out his first tweet. It’s appropriate, with spring coming, that the famous CEO was chirping in a format that the world now embraces as a vital form of interactive communication. Similarly, Social Security is no stranger to social media. Updated regularly, Social Security Matters is our blog. It’s our hub for Social Security news,such as new features to my Social Security, changes in policy, retirement planning, and benefit information. The blog allows us to address issues … Read More

Student Solo Competition Winners Take the Kirkland Stage During Wind Ensemble Season Finale

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•April 20, 2016• Millikin University’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble will wrap-up its 2015-16 performance season with an exclusive concert performance, free and open to the public, on Friday, April 22 in Kirkland Fine Arts Center beginning at 7:30 p.m. The concert on April 22 will feature performances from Millikin’s student solo competition winners: Madeline Moylan (flute), a sophomore flute performance major from Breese, Ill.; Emily Hill (flute), a freshman flute performance major from Forsyth, Ill.; and Ryan Wood (euphonium), a sophomore music education major from Lisle, Ill. The concert will open with a performance of Charles Rochester Young’s “Tempered Steele,” followed … Read More

Fourth Inning Boosts Knights to Win

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•April 20, 2016• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights baseball used a fourth inning boost for an 11-10 win over Cumberland at home on Saturday. Arthur led scoring in the first inning with the Pirates getting five runs in the second, two in the third and three in the fourth innings. That’s when the Knights started marching back. After single scores in the first three innings ALAH had a six run fourth inning, pumping energy into the team. That was followed by two in the fifth and a one run sixth inning on nine total hits for the win. … Read More

Redskins Fall to Raiders in Conference Play

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•April 20, 2016• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter A four run sixth inning Redskin rally came up short in a 10-4 loss against Central A&M April 15. Sullivan starter Tommy Schibur battled against tough luck and a small strike zone all day while the Raiders’ starter allowed just one hit over the first five innings. Sullivan head coach Troy Rogers said before the game shortstop Brett Tuttle had to be removed from lineup due to possible injury. “We are waiting to hear because we don’t want it to get worse until we find out for sure. I talked it … Read More

Historically Low Rates for Community Projects

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•April 20, 2016• USDA Rural Development in Illinois is seeking loan applications. Small, rural communities, not for profit organizations and special purpose districts are often faced with steep challenges when it comes to funding costly, yet basic needed services. The historically low interest rates of 2.875% for loans up to 40 years, recently announced by USDA Rural Development, may be just what it takes to make needed upgrades affordable. Residents look for critical services from their community, such as protecting life and property, ensuring education and providing adequate health care, public services or public safety.  … Read More

Millikin Center for Entrepreneurship to Host Startup Weekend

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•April 20, 2016• Millikin University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, in the Tabor School of Business, will be hosting Decatur’s first Startup Weekend, powered by Google for Entrepreneurs, April 22-24. Startup Weekend is an opportunity for participants to pitch an idea, form a team and become part of the world’s largest entrepreneurship community in 54 hours. Whether you want to pitch an idea and lead a team, or be a founding member for a new product or service, Startup Weekend will provide the right entrepreneurial tools, skills and practices. Startup Weekend participants will be part of a team that throughout the weekend … Read More

Okaw Valley Shuts Out Beecher City

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•April 20, 2016• Okaw Valley Timberwolves shut out Beecher City 10-0 in Wednesday, April 27 baseball action. The Timberwolves opened the first inning with two runs, scoring three in the second and third innings. They finished off the Eagles, scoring one run each in the fourth and fifth innings. Dylan Park pitched four innings, allowing only one hit. He threw nine first pitch strikes and recorded nine strikeouts. … Read More

Obituaries 4-20-2016: Margaret Alumbaugh

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Margaret Alumbaugh Margaret Alumbaugh, 86, of Lovington passed away at 10:43 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 in her residence. Private family services were Sunday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Ray Batman officiating. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Margaret was born March 23, 1930 in Moweaqua, the daughter of Harold and Helen Cooley Woltz. She married Willis F. Alumbaugh August 18, 1952 in Lovington, and he preceded her in death January 19, 2009. … Read More