•October 14, 2015• The Sullivan Band Boosters are hosting a BBQ dinner at Senior Night football October 16. Tickets are available from any band member. The menu includes BBQ, baked beans, chips, drinks and a dessert. Take out is available with all proceeds going toward the Sullivan band program. … Read More
Bill Messmore Bill Messmore, 83, of Findlay passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur with family by his side. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2015 in Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Findlay with the Reverend Tim Moon officiating. Burial was in Findlay Cemetery. … Read More
•October 14, 2015• Sullivan Redskins volleyball team traveled to Shelbyville Thursday, October 8, losing to a stronger offensive Rams team. Varsity went down in two: 12-25 and 14-25. The junior varsity lost 16-25 and 11-25. … Read More
•October 14, 2015• The Lovington High School Alumni Association will honor a decorated soldier, a paramedic, a well-rounded athlete, and a dedicated teacher at the parade Saturday afternoon, October 17 and at their banquet Saturday night. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Chief Instructor Henry C. “Bud” Hubbard (Class of 1964), paramedic Harold White (Class of 1964), athlete Michael Wilson (Class of 1965), and honorary alumnus James Caudle will receive recognition. The banquet will also feature music from both Lovington and Arthur Grade School choral groups. From luncheons to banquets, pancakes to pies, and parades to award ceremonies, the Lovington High School Alumni … Read More
•October 14, 2015• The 39th Annual Lake Shelbyville Eco-Meet, coordinated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was held at Camp Camfield Ecological Study Area October 1. The eco-meet is an environmental competition for school students who are in junior high and high school. Junior varsity teams are comprised of four students from grades seven and eight. Varsity teams are made up of four high school students from grades nine through 12. A total of 128 students from 32 schools competed in this year’s event. … Read More
•October 14, 2015• After 75 years Rockome Gardens has permanently closed its doors and will offer a one-of-a-kind sale. During an auction conducted by West Fork Auction, LLC at 9 a.m. Saturday Nov. 7 at the Rockome site in rural Arcola, those attending will have a chance to purchase memorial pieces. To view photos and a complete list of items visit www.auctionzip.com (ID#38360). … Read More
•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
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
•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