Recent Obituaries – Page 1630

Van Washed Away

Posted on December 30, 2015 by webmasterDecember 30, 2015

•December 30, 2015• It has been a busy past few days for the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department responding to motorists inquiries about flooding roads while patrolling rural areas to make sure no motorists are stranded. Sheriff Chris Sims reported that one potentially dangerous situation was avoided northwest of Lovington Monday, December 28. Sheriff’s deputies were called to Old Springfield Road at 10:05 p.m. about a quarter mile west of Route 32. David Rosenbaum, 19, of Arthur was driving his van west on Old Springfield Road on his way to a friend’s house. He drove into water that was crossing the … Read More

New Illinois laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2016

Posted on December 30, 2015 by webmasterDecember 30, 2015

•December 30, 2015• On Jan. 1, 2016, 237 new laws go into effect in Illinois, including measures that impact fighting crime, government transparency, business, hunting, health, and family. When it comes to fighting crime, several new laws are making public safety a top priority. For example, individuals who continue to endanger citizens on Illinois roadways by repeatedly driving under the influence of alcohol will have another barrier that can prevent them from getting back behind the wheel. Sen. Jason Barickman’s SB 627/PA 99-0467 requires individuals convicted of two or more DUIs or reckless homicide convictions to install a Breath Alcohol … Read More

A Christmas Tree Hunt Ends in a Grave

Posted on December 30, 2015 by webmasterDecember 30, 2015

Oh brother… •December 30, 2015• By Mike Brothers NP Managing Editor Long ago in a far away place called Harrisburg, Oh Brother learned the meaning of stupid human tricks. Like any fairly intelligent male I choose to ignore learning from my mistakes and continue trying to find grander ways to do stupid things. In the beginning there was an innocence. I was in the third grade, and since this was before motor driven vehicles were very popular, I walked to and from school – uphill both ways. So it made sense that such a long walk might require an occasional … Read More

Lovington Church Gets Another Chance

Posted on December 30, 2015 by webmasterDecember 30, 2015

Pastor Sparks Reconstruction •December 30, 2015• By Nick Fiala For the News Progress With God, all things are possible. It is not only a Bible verse but the driving force behind efforts to restore a century old Lovington church. A preservation and remodeling project is taking place at the Revival Church building in Lovington. It is spearheaded by Pastor Jill Walker, former volunteer senior pastor of the Revival Church of Lovington and Mattoon and the head of Jill Walker Ministries. JWM repurchased the building in mid-October. Constructed in 1915, the church was first used for worship by the Catholic Church until … Read More

Obituaries 12-30-2015: Leola Scott

Posted on December 30, 2015 by webmasterDecember 30, 2015

Leola Scott Leola Jane Scott, 89, of Bethany, passed away at 9:02 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) December 30 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. … Read More

Moultrie Moment of the Week

Posted on December 30, 2015 by webmasterDecember 30, 2015

Redskins Over Broncos at St. Teresa Tournament

Posted on December 30, 2015 by webmasterDecember 30, 2015

•December 30, 2015• Sullivan Redskins beat Cerro Gordo 49-24 during St Teresa tournament play December 22. Sullivan started out ahead of the Broncos at the end of the first quarter 11-7. A 21-3 second quarter put the Redskins ahead 32-10 at the half. Sullivan scored another 12 to Cerro Gordo’s eight in the third. The Broncos outscored the Redskins 6-5 in the fourth quarter for the loss. Brett Tuttle, Ty Molzen and Zach Hrvol had two three pointers apiece with Alec Ballinger and Kaleb Shumard adding one each to the eight team three point shots. … Read More

Volunteers Lead in Illinois

Posted on December 30, 2015 by webmasterDecember 30, 2015

•December 30, 2015• The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is commending the state’s more than 2.5 million volunteers who made a difference through volunteerism last year. Illinois volunteers served nearly 275 million total hours, which is valued at $6.8 billion (based on the value of volunteer time in Illinois https://www.independentsector.org/volunteer_time). “Illinois has a strong tradition of neighbors helping neighbors,” said Scott McFarland, Executive Director of the Serve Illinois Commission. “Illinois volunteers save lives every day. They give comfort to the homeless, help educate our students, respond to disasters, and so much more.” The recently released … Read More

Overtime Win for Lady Knights Over Chrisman

Posted on December 30, 2015 by webmasterDecember 30, 2015

•December 30, 2015• Megan Fifer’s 26 points were among her best scoring nights and helped boost the Lady Knights to a 62-54 win over Chrisman’s Cardinals Dec. 22. The Lady Cardinals led 13-8 at the end of the first quarter. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond came back with a 19 point second quarter over Chrisman’s 12, to go into the half ahead 27-25. One point separated third quarter scores with Chrisman edging ALAH 14-13. The Lady Knight one point edge disappeared as the two were tied at the end of regular play at 48. Overtime was dominated by ALAH with Janette Comstock, Hannah Wallen … Read More

Shelby Country Club Development Under Corp of Engineer Review

Posted on December 30, 2015 by webmasterDecember 30, 2015

•December 30, 2015• The US Army Corp of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is currently updating their Master Plan which allows for changes and updates that affect the future development and use of the lake and public lands. The Corp is soliciting comment cards from the public as to ideas or concerns they may have for consideration. … Read More