Honor Rewards Helps Veterans in Moultrie County
•October 14, 2015• Businesses in Moultrie County are getting a chance to help veterans by providing discounts and incentives through the Honors Rewards program. “With everything going on these days the least we can do as a community is honor those who have sacrificed so much,” Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England said of the rewards program. The Honors Rewards program is for all eligible veterans. England explained veterans may sign up online www.honorrewards.com or in person at the county clerk’s office. The veteran must have a DD214 on file. England explained that once the proof of discharge is recorded the … Read More
Three Decades Volunteering for Ambulance Service
Lovington Paramedic honored •October 14, 2015• By Mike Brothers Harold White is a 30 year volunteer with the Lovington Ambulance Service, and on Saturday, October 17 his service will be recognized. From 10 a.m. until noon Saturday everyone is invited to stop by the Lovington Fire Station, have a snack, a drink and thank him for his service. White has touched a lot of lives over the past three decades, but it wasn’t exactly part of his original plan. “Guess you can say I backed in to this,” he began. “When I started, my kids were small, and I just wanted … Read More
Prospective Students Invited to Laker Visit Day Oct. 23
•October 14, 2015• Lake Land College is holding annual Laker Visit Day Friday, Oct. 23. Activities start in the Luther Student Center lobby at 9 a.m. and run until noon. The event is for potential students who are interested in learning more about Lake Land College. Parents/guardians and spouses are welcome to come along and attend the parent and spouse session. Representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, Counseling, Career Services and Student Life will provide information and answer questions. The event includes campus tours and informational sessions by current Lake Land College student ambassadors and college staff. Participants will also meet … Read More
Arcola/ALAH Golf Second in Region
•October 14, 2015• Arcola/Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond was runner up in the Windsor golf regional shooting a 346. Arcola/ALAH tied with Sullivan after the match. As a tie breaker, they had to take the fifth player’s score, and Arcola lost. Sullivan placed first, Arcola second, and Okaw Valley third. … Read More
Veterans Appreciation Luncheon
•October 14, 2015• Mid Illinois Senior Services and Peace Meal is hosting a Veterans Appreciation luncheon Monday, Nov. 16 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Veterans and their spouses eat free. Everyone is encouraged to enjoy the noon meal for $3.50. The meal includes ham and beans with cornbread. A sign up sheet is available at the Senior Center. … Read More
Early Morning Crash
AALAH Golfer is Statebound
•October 14, 2015• Arcola/Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond competed in the boys’ golf sectional at El Paso Golf Club and earned sixth overall with a score of 369. Arcola/ALAH golfer Clayton Miller advanced to the state tournament placing second overall shooting a 77. … Read More
Redskins Fall to Rams in Homecoming Classic
Strong in Second Half •October 14, 2015• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Sullivan Okaw Valley football played a second half for the ages Friday but came up just short in a 41-33 loss to the Shelbyville Rams. Trailing 21-0 at the half the Redskins outscored the Rams 20-13 in the third quarter and 13-7 in the fourth getting within a touchdown of the lead. SOV head coach Gerald Temples was proud of the effort displayed in the second half and hopes the team can build off the positives going forward. “First half we did not get after it and play … Read More