SBL Releases Calendar of Events for February

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•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

NAMI Program Comes to Area

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•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

Blood Donations Urgently Needed by the American Red Cross 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). Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Macon Decatur 2/1/2016: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, 3950 Lourdes Lane Argenta 2/2/2016: 1:45 p.m. – 6 p.m., Friends Creek Community Building, 101 East Elm Decatur 2/2/2016: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Decatur Blood Donation Center, 2674 N. Main St 2/4/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Decatur Blood Donation Center, 2674 N. Main St 2/5/2016: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Millikin University Richards Treat Center, 1184 West Main Street 2/7/2016: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1177 W. Hickory Point Road 2/8/2016: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., St. Teresa High School, 2710 North Water Street 2/9/2016: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Decatur Blood Donation Center, 2674 N. Main St 2/11/2016: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Decatur Blood Donation Center, 2674 N. Main St How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood donors may now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. About the American Red Cross: For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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•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

County Flood Damage May Qualify for Disaster Aid

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•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

Accurate Forecasts Mean Cash for Food Pantry

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•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

Hard Fought But Not Enough for Sullivan Girls

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•January 20, 2016• Sometimes missing a player affects the whole team, which may have been part of the reason for Sullivan girls to lose 52-34 at St. Teresa January 14. Coach Sheri McCain said sophomore guard Lizzie Green was out due to illness. “I thought Brooke Tuttle stepped up in her absence and handled the ball well.” Tuttle provided the team with three assists. “Chloe Riley played well offensively in both the JV and varsity games,” McCain said. Junior varsity Redskins beat St Teresa 36-26. In the varsity game Riley had three steals, four field goals and two free shots … Read More

Sullivan Falls to Undefeated Warrensburg

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•January 20, 2016• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Ty Molzen scored the first seven points for the Redskins versus the 16-0 Cardinals.  However, a slow start teamwise proved too much to overcome in a 58-37 loss. Tyler Bond and Garret Shea led the Cardinals with 24 and 17 points respectively for the second ranked team in Illinois Class 2A.  With 13 points scored against Warrensburg Ty Molzen is 34 away from 1,000 career points. The Redskins have dropped their first two conference contests but have back to back home games on deck. Be sure to pack the gym Friday … Read More

Me & My Sidekick Brings Superheroes to Children’s Museum of Illinois

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•January 20, 2016• Only the best superheroes train at Children’s Museum of Illinois! Join as the Museum hosts Me & My Sidekick, a Super Man and Super Kid night, on February 20, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Super moms are invited as well! All participants are encouraged to dress like their favorite hero, or create a new one! Activities that evening will include: … Read More