•January 20, 2016• December students of the month at Okaw Valley High School are Baylee Suarez, a freshman and daughter of April Suarez, and sophomore Darien Brown, son of Darien and Tanya Brown. Suarez enjoys listening to music, hanging with friends and drawing. Brown works on the farm with his horses, sheep, chickens and ducks. … Read More
Dr. Carl F. Erickson Dr. Carl F. Erickson passed away January 14, 2016 in Sullivan at the age of 97. Dr. Erickson was born February 8, 1918, in Concordia, Kansas to Edd and Clara Gilbertson Erickson. He married Ruth Swanson May 30, 1942 in North Luck, Wisconsin. He is survived by three daughters Clarice (Gary) Kessinger of Decatur, Alabama, Janet (Dave) Redenbaugh of Danville, Illinois and Ruthann Erickson of Los Angeles, California and one son Carl N. Erickson of Sullivan. Also, surviving are six grandchildren Dave Kessinger of Danville, Indiana, Kevin Kessinger (Tanya) of Plainfield, Indiana, Ryan Redenbaugh (Debbie) of … Read More
•January 20, 2016• The following is a list of Sarah Bush Lincoln programs and support groups for February. The locations of all programs are posted daily in the main lobby of Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parent 2 Parent Support Group for Expectant and New Parents 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. A free service offering information, discussion and support about becoming a parent. For location of meetings contact Pam Hood at 217-258-2229. Pathways Through Grief 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah … Read More
•January 20, 2016• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family-to-Family Program, Tuesdays, February 16-May 3; 6:30-9 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 203 E. Grove Ave. in Effingham. Call 217-690-6583, NAMI Effingham, to reserve a spot. The same 12-week Family-to-Family program is offered at the Salvation Army, 1300 Richmond Ave. in Mattoon Wednesdays, February 24-May 11, 6:30-9 p.m. Call 217-273-9934, NAMI Mattoon. … Read More
•January 20, 2016• The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative. Blood is needed to respond to emergencies large and small, across the country every day. Blood donations are urgently needed now and throughout the winter to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). … Read More
•January 20, 2016• By Mike Brothers Moultrie is among 23 counties in Illinois that could qualify for Illinois Emergency Management Agency assistance because of recent flooding. Jan Haegan, Moultrie’s planning and zoning director who is responsible for collecting flood damage information in the county, reported Moultrie County received $165,741.12 in uninsured storm and flood damage. In his report to the Moultrie County Board January 14, Haegan explained that the minimum $53,000 in damages was surpassed in the county. Once submitted to the IEMA public assistance program, Haegan explained the total damage in the 23 disaster declared counties would need to … Read More
•January 20, 2016• WAND TV’s 3 Degree Guarantee is proving to be a good thing for the Moultrie County Food Pantry. During the month of January when chief meteorologist JC Fultz gets the weather forecast correct within three degrees, the television station and IBEW Local 146 contribute $50 to the charity of the month. The Moultrie County Food Pantry was chosen for the month of January and the 3 Degree Guarantee has earned $450 in donations as of January 14. A local challenge has also been issued from someone or group to come forward to match the 3 Degree Guarantee … Read More
•January 20, 2016• TnT Pizzeria in downtown Sullivan is hosting a meet and greet for Republican State Senator Kyle McCarter from the 54th District. … Read More