Village of Lovington Approves Fireworks Plan

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•February 17, 2016• The village of Lovington January board action included approval for the village to spend $6000 toward July 3 fireworks. This motion was approved following discussion to include Jake Kamm, representative of the fireworks company, was requested by trustees Dennis Garmon and April Daily to be on the agenda. Village president Jim Minor said discussions with Shelly Martina and trustee Pam Anklam indicated about $3500 could be raised to help fund the fireworks. Julie Kinert appeared on behalf of the Miss Lovington Scholarship. She said the contest will be held at 7 p.m. May 19 and the village … Read More

Percussion Ensemble ‘Synergy’ Explores Music and Sports

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•February 17, 2016• Millikin University’s Chamber Percussion Ensembles will present its annual Synergy Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 in Kirkland Fine Arts Center; admission is free. Synergy showcases the distinctiveness of Millikin’s ubiquitous, interdisciplinary alliances through a collaborative concert featuring performances by students and faculty across the College of Fine Arts. This year’s program will explore the unique relationship between music and sports. The program will feature a variety of music ranging from Rocael Hurtado’s “Tennis Club” for marimba ensemble to Richard Lerman’s “Travelon Gamelon” featuring six players performing on three amplified bicycles. … Read More

Remember When? 2-17-2016

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Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week Sullivan’s Seth Dunscomb has qualified for two events in the state swim meet after placing first in the 100-yard freestyle and second in the 200-yard freestyle during sectionals Saturday in Champaign Centennial High School. Together in their hearts and in their minds seems how the 13 members of the 1990-91 Lady Redskins will always be. Impressive crowds in red and black attended each session of the state championship games, including at least half of the 4,571 people in attendance at the final contest against Seneca in which the Lady Reds set ISHA … Read More

EI Foodbank Distribution is at VFW

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•February 17, 2016• Monsanto and Eastern Illinois Foodbank are teaming up to distribute a truckload of food from the Eastern Illinois Foodbank to hungry area families. The distribution will be held at Sullivan VFW (1146 State Highway 32, Sullivan) 10 a.m.-noon March 12. All Moultrie County residents who meet income eligibility criteria are welcome (see below). Those attending are asked to bring bags or boxes to transport food. A representative from Eastern Illinois Foodbank will be present to assist families and individuals interested in applying for SNAP benefits. The distribution is part of the Foodbank’s Foodmobile Program, a system of … Read More

Illinois Sheriff’s Association Announces Scholarships

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•February 17, 2016• Moultrie County Sheriff Chris Sims will be awarding $500 scholarships as part of the Illinois Sheriff’s Association annual college scholarship program. ISA will award $54,000 in scholarships throughout the state during the 2016-2017 academic year to students wishing to pursue higher education. Scholarships are applied to tuition, books and fees only, and the student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the state of Illinois. … Read More

County Board Ratifies Corrections Contract

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Das Clubhaus License Approved  •February 17, 2016• by Mike Brothers Following an executive session discussion Moultrie County Board members ratified a three year contract with county corrections officers. Included in provisions for the new agreement was a three percent salary increase over the contract period. An additional provision was if a corrections employee left county employment before one year of service, 100 percent of the training cost would be reimbursed the county. If the employee leaves before two years, they will be responsible for half their training cost. The county board approved a Class B liquor license that allows Don … Read More

Okaw Valley Take Knights by One Point in Bethany

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•February 17, 2016• Only one point separated Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond from Okaw Valley in Bethany February 9, and the 49-48 win went to the home team. The Knights had a strong first half outscoring the Timberwolves 11-6 in the first quarter and 16-11 in the second quarter. ALAH started the third quarter ahead 27-17. The Timberwolves came on strong in the third quarter with a 15-9 run over the Knights. Okaw Valley scored 17 to Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond’s 12 in the fourth to win the game 49-48. The Knights hit 15-29 for 51 percent from the field while the Timberwolves hit … Read More

Driving Too Fast Put Several Off Road

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•February 17, 2016• Illinois State Police District 10 handled a variety of incidents over the Valentine’s Day weekend. According to trooper and media liaison for Distrtict 10 Tracy Lillard, the totals for Sunday, February 14 include 34 traffic crashes and 120 incidents (including cars in the ditch, motorist assists, and calls for service). The major contributor for the crashes and vehicles in the ditch continues to be speed. Traveling too fast for conditions, even with one-three inches of snowfall and high winds, results in crashes. Motorists are reminded to use caution and leave extra time to travel during snowfall. The … Read More

Windsor Students for January

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•February 17, 2016• Sophomore Mikayla Haddock, daughter of Mike and Tracy Haddock, and seventh grader Jessica Rauch, daughter of Brian and Carmen Rauch, have been named  named January students of the month at Windsor Jr./Sr. High School. Haddock is involved in volleyball, student council, FFA, Pep Club, Spanish Club and is the sophomore class vice-president. Rauch participates in volleyball. … Read More