Bill to Restore Funding Heads to Governor
•December 9, 2015• State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) voted in support of Senate Bill 2039 Dec. 7, legislation that releases the state’s portion of the motor fuel tax (MFT) money and includes funding for 911 call centers, fire prevention, veterans’ homes, lottery winners, payment of utility bills, and other programs.. “With the winter season upon us, it’s imperative our local governments have this funding so they can purchase enough road salt and fix roadways so our citizens remain safe,” Righter said. “This bi-partisan compromise is a step toward ultimately fixing our state’s finances, passing a balanced budget, and moving Illinois … Read More
Sullivan Redskins Downed at Jerseyville
•December 9, 2015• The Sullivan varsity boys’ basketball team lost to Jerseyville by a score of 60-38 on Saturday, Dec. 5. The JV team lost by a score of 49-42. … Read More
Lady Knights Score Home Win Over Cumberland
•December 9, 2015• The ALAH Lady Knights’ 57-24 win over Cumberland Dec. 3 was accomplished the old-fashioned way: two-pointers and good defense. The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond team held the Lady Pirates to three points in the first quarter while the Lady Knights went on a 19 point run. ALAH added another 14 points in the second quarter, going into the half ahead 33-9. Third quarter action found the Lady Knights adding 16 points while the Lady Pirates made seven points. An eight to eight fourth quarter led to the 57-24 final score. Megan Fifer led Lady Knight scoring, hitting two field goals … Read More
A Good Time to Heat Up the Season
•December 9, 2015• By Mike Brothers What better time to give away a free furnace than winter? Atteberry and Marshall Heating of Allenville is taking that a step further. They are giving away a free furnace, complete with installation, and the winner is announced Christmas Day. “We have grown over the past two years and would like to give something back to the community,” office manager Sara Bendler said of the idea to give a furnace to someone in need. “In October we were able to raise $1125 for breast cancer awareness,” Bendler said, noting they were talking about ways … Read More
Letter to the Editor: Letter of Importance
•December 9, 2015• Letter of Importance: After returning home safe from morning travel, this note may save a life. Please when it is foggy or gloomy turn your headlights on! … Read More
Letter to the Editor: Paragraph to the Editor
•December 9, 2015• Paragraph to the Editor, Traditions come and unfortunately some go, but here in the valley of the West Okaw a huge bright star once again announces the season of the King from high atop the giant bins of the Heritage Grain Company. … Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Obituaries 12-9-2015: Jerry Freadhoff
Jerry Freadhoff Gerald L. ‘Jerry’ Freadhoff, 68, of Sullivan, formerly of Fairbury, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Monday November 30, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan. According to his wishes there will be no visitation or funeral services. Arrangements were by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Jerry was born June 29, 1947 in Rock Falls, a son of Ernest and Eleanore Joswiak Freadhoff. He had been a teacher and was a golf and basketball coach for 32 years in Fairbury. Jerry enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was a member of the Sullivan First United Methodist Church. Jerry married Janet Martin … Read More
Understanding Illinois: Will Illinois Let a Good Bicentennial go to Waste?
•December 9, 2015• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist To paraphrase Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, we should not let a good bicentennial go to waste. But we may. The Prairie State celebrates its 200th birthday in 2018, which is like the day before yesterday in planning terms, according to Perry Hammock, executive director of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. The Hoosier State celebrates its milestone in 2016, and state leaders have been hard at work on it since 2011. Almost two years ago, former Illinois governor Pat Quinn appointed a bicentennial commission that includes former governor Jim Thompson and other distinguished … Read More