Moultrie-Douglas Farm Bureau Update

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Above Average Rainfall and Cool Temps Slow Planting •April 27, 2016• By Tyler Harvey Douglas-Moultrie Farm Bureau Manager It is amazing how the weather changes in our state of Illinois. During my last article, I really thought that planting season would be going by now, but Mother Nature has made above average rainfall and below average temperatures stick around for the time being. Look at the fields as you drive by. They look dry but would be what many would consider “flash dried”. This is what happens when we get a good rain and then a sunny and windy day right … Read More

Lovington Rabies Clinic

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•April 27, 2016• The Lovington Revitalization Coalition is offering the annual rabies clinic 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the Lovington Fire Department. Rabies vaccines for dogs and cats and county tags are available. Micro-chip service is also offered. For more information contact Susan Gordon at 271-873-7192. … Read More

FEMA Denies State’s Appeal for Flood Assistance

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Denial ends process for seeking federal assistance •April 27, 2016• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today denied the state’s appeal for federal assistance to help local governments in several counties recover from severe flooding and storms in late December and early January. “The process is supposed to take into account a multitude of factors, but this denial demonstrates that only the numbers really matter,” said James K. Joseph, director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). “States with high populations concentrated in urban areas, such as we have in northeastern Illinois, often struggle to reach their thresholds, particularly when … Read More

SES Gold Slip Winners

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•April 27, 2016• Sullivan  Elementary School gold slip winners are students who go above and beyond to follow expectations to be safe, be responsible, and be respectful and be here and be ready. First grader Emerson Risley who asked to be a special friend to a student who needs help getting around the building. Kindergartner Karson McCoy who noticed another student hadn’t had the chance to participate in his favorite free center, so he let that student take his place. Fifth grader Noel Kruse gave up her place in the breakfast line and had to go to the back of … Read More

ALAH Transportation Fund Dwindles, Schools’ Needs Grow

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•April 27, 2016• By Ariana Cherry For the News Progress Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond’s transportation fund continues to dwindle as the state still continues to not pay the school districts. The current funds for transportation sit at $88,640; although a third payment has been dispersed but not processed. If the payment is processed, it will add another $255,000 to the balance. If that money is not received, more money from the general education fund will have to be transferred. The over-all checkbook balance of the district is around four million dollars with all funds still in the black. ALAH district looks to federal … Read More

Obituaries 4-27-2016: Roger Gustin

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Roger Gustin Roger Orval Gustin, passed away peacefully February 28, 2016 at the age of 81 ending his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by his immediate family. Roger was born June 20, 1934 in Sullivan, graduating with the high school class of 1952 where he was a member of the H.S. band and lettered in basketball, baseball, football and track. Roger received his bachelor degree from Millikin University in Decatur and then his master’s degree in administration and teaching credential from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. In 1960 Roger moved to Madera, California and started teaching at … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Are Illinoisans Leaving by the Droves?

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•April 27, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist More than a couple of my acquaintances have told me in recent months they plan to leave our state as soon as they can. And now a Chicago Tribune story reports that 3,000 “millionaires” (net worth not including primary residence) left that city last year on a net basis, more than any city in the nation. What’s going on? As your faithful inquiring columnist, I looked into matters. In the latter half of the 19th Century, Chicago and Illinois were for a while the fastest growing jurisdictions in the world. Great … Read More

Obituaries 4-27-2016: Brian Hart

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Brian Hart Brian P. Hart, 56, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Celebration of Life services were held at 7 p.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Marge Overlot officiating.  … Read More