Millikin Presents Halloween Concerts

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•October 28, 2015• The Children’s Museum of Illinois, WAND-TV and Pepsi present the annual Halloween Concerts performed by Millikin University’s percussion ensembles. Millikin’s percussion ensembles will perform three special concerts in celebration of Halloween at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 and 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. This all-ages, family-friendly event of the season will take place in the infamously haunted Albert Taylor Theatre inside Shilling Hall on the campus of Millikin University. Guests are invited to join the ensemble in costume; best costume prizes will be awarded. … Read More

ALAH Knights Rally to Defeat Timberwolves

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•October 28, 2015• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights’ volleyball team rallied to defeat Okaw Valley 25-15 and 25-16 on Tuesday, October 20. The Knights varsity record is 12-13 with a 3-3 conference tally. Chelsey Chupp had one kill and one dig; Hannah Leal one dig; Abby Foreman two aces, six kills and one dig. … Read More

Obituaries 10-28-2015: Bob Sinkler

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Bob Sinkler Services for Robert “Bob” Earl Sinkler, 78, of Windsor were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Windsor Christian Church. He died Saturday Oct. 24, 2015 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born March 22, 1937 in Mattoon, a son of Earl Byron and Catheryn Sophie Percival Sinkler.  … Read More

Courthouse Luncheon

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•October 28, 2015• To commemorate the end of Cancer Awareness Month the Moultrie County Courthouse staff is offering a soup and sandwich luncheon from 11:30 – 1:30 Friday, October 30 in the county board meeting room. “We felt like this would be a good way to close out Cancer Awareness Month,” County Clerk Georgia England said. “We have a couple of employees who are in remission and several of us are close to someone struck down this year,” she continued, noting the luncheon is free with any donations going directly to Cancer Awareness. Included on the menu are three kinds … Read More

Obituaries 10-28-2015: Ivan Sparling

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Ivan Sparling Ivan H. “Ike” Sparling, 83, of Decatur died at 4:21 a.m. Saturday Oct. 24, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Funeral services celebrating his life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hillside Bethel Tabernacle, 3575 Greenhill Road in Decatur with the Rev. Don Horath officiating. Visitation will be at the church 6-8 p.m. today (Wednesday). Burial with military rites will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care is in charge of arrangements. … Read More

Playoff Bound Redskins Drop Regular Season Finale

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•October 28, 2015• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Sullivan Okaw Valley fell 42-38 on a last second play against the Clinton Maroons Friday night. The Redskins held a 10 point lead late in the fourth quarter until a pair of costly turnovers allowed Clinton to steal the conference matchup.  Redskin head coach Gerald Temples said the loss was a disappointing one.   “I told them if we let them hang around, it’s going to be a ball game, and we let them hang around.  It is just disappointing tonight.” In a classic rivalry game from the old Okaw, the … Read More

Lake Land College Winter Closing Steps

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•October 28, 2015• With winter weather right around the corner, Lake Land College has taken steps to ensure that students, staff and faculty are aware of college closings and class and event cancellations. There are several ways to receive the most up-to-date information on closings and cancellations. Every effort will be made to keep the college open, and in many cases, Lake Land College will remain open when elementary and secondary schools are closed. In the event of inclement weather, mechanical or power failure, or other emergencies, the following procedures will be implemented. Closings will be communicated to the college … Read More